If it's Elder Scrolls goodness you're after then look no further. Bethesda have released a meaty, glorious chunky of it in moving picture format for your greedy eyes to gaze upon. Be warned the footage will most likely make your impatient hearts beat a little bit too fast with all the excitement, so have a nice relaxing cup of tea to hand.
As if the delicious trailer wasn't enough, its release coincides with all sorts of new information, mainly on the subject of pre-orders and those seductive temptresses we know more commonly as Collector's Editions.
The digital version of the Collector's Editions, known as the Imperial Edition includes:
- Play as an Imperial: Become an Imperial and play in any Alliance. Gain unique bonuses, crafting styles, gear, and more.
- White Imperial Horse: Summon this Imperial mount and journey through Tamriel with speed.
- Mudcrab Vanity Pet: Explore Tamriel with a mudcrab pet by the player's side.
- Rings of Mara: Complete the Ritual of Mara with a friend and receive an experience bonus when they play together.
The Retail Imperial Edition includes all of the above as well as:
- The full game and unlimited access to it for 30 days
- Molaga Bal Statue : A 12" statue featuring Molag Bal, Daedric Prince of domination and enslavement.
- The Improved Emperor's Guide to Tamriel: A 224-page illustrated guide annotated by the Imperial scholar Flaccus Terentius.
- Physical Map of Tamriel: A 21" x 26" printed map detailing Alliance-controlled zones and the ultimate conquest: Cyrodiil.
- Steelbook Packaging: A limited edition Steelbook decorated in the color of the Imperials.
For players who pre-order the game, whether that be the Standard or Imperial editions, they will also get something known as the Explorer's Pack which comes with these juicy little perks:
- The ability for the player's characters to join any alliance, no matter which race you choose.
- The Scuttler , a tiny but loyal vanity pet.
- Four bonus treasure maps that will lead the player to loot
- Five days early access to the game.
For those of you who may not be able to cash out for the Imperial Edition right now, don't you worry for a moment because you will be able to upgrade your version once the game has been released through the online store. This will work for both the physical and digital versions.