Okay, so, like everyone else, I’ve been HYPED for Shadow of the Erdtree. I mean, Elden Ring was a masterpiece, right? So, when I saw they were doing a Collector’s Edition for PC, I knew I had to snag it. Here’s how the whole messy, glorious process went down.
First, I kept an eye on all the usual suspects – you know, the official Bandai Namco site, major retailers’ pages, and even some smaller game shops online. It was like a constant refresh-fest. I signed up for every email notification, every “notify me when available,” everything. My inbox was FLOODED, but hey, that’s the price of dedication, I guess.
The Pre-Order Scramble
Then, the day finally arrived. Pre-orders went live. And it was CHAOS. Total, utter chaos. Websites were crashing, things were going in and out of stock in seconds. I was frantically clicking between different sites, trying to get one in my cart.
I tried one retailer – bam – website error. Another one? “Out of stock” already. It felt like I was battling a thousand other Tarnished all vying for the same precious treasure.
After what felt like an eternity (probably about 30 minutes of frantic clicking and refreshing), I finally managed to snag one. Pure luck, I swear. I got a confirmation email, and I almost cried. Seriously. It was that intense.
The Waiting Game
Then came the waiting. Oh, the agonizing waiting. Every day, I was checking the shipping status. “Processing,” “Preparing for Shipment,” “Shipped” – each update was a tiny victory. I might have even set up a little shrine to Messmer in my room… don’t judge me.
It Arrives!
Finally, the package arrived! I practically tackled the delivery guy (sorry, dude!). I ripped open that box like a kid on Christmas morning.
- The statue of Messmer? Gorgeous. Seriously, the detail is insane.
- The art book? Beautiful.
- The box? The BOX ITSELF? I might actually display the empty box, it’s that cool.
- And then, the download code. Now let me prepare my self, and get into the game!
It was all worth it. All the stress, the frantic clicking, the * worth it. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a date with the Lands Between’s shadow!
