Vienna-based video game publisher THQ Nordic has announced that its physical releases for PC games will all receive “very limited” print runs for its Standard and Collector’s Editions. The publisher also provided more detailed information on print runs for some of its upcoming games.
Here’s what a typical limited print run will look like for future THQ Nordic games:
- are limited to a small amount of units,
- are serially numbered and sealed,
- will be premium packaged,
- Number 1 to number 10 (or #25, or #50) are designated for our THQ Nordic Vienna Store,
- another batch will be made available online via THQ Nordic´s online stores, or offered to selected retail partners, respectively,
- the very last number of the limited print run will always be sent to the Embracer Games Archive.
The following is an example print run following this new format for tactical game “Jagged Alliance 3:”
Jagged Alliance 3 – Standard Edition
- Issue of 2,500 units in total, thereof
- 1,500 units of the German Version (Serial# 1 – 1500), and #1 – #20 are available from the THQ Nordic Vienna Store, the rest via the THQ Nordic online store, as well as selected German retail partners
- 999 units of the International Version (Serial# 1501 – 2499), available via the THQ Nordic online store, as well as selected retail partners
- #2500 will be delivered to the Embracer Games Archive
Jagged Alliance 3 – Collector’s Edition (sold out)
- Issue of 750 units in total,
- #750 was delivered to the Embracer Games Archive
Jagged Alliance 3 – Vienna Store Collector’s Edition
- 200 units in total of the Vienna Store CE, thereof
- 100 for the THQ Nordic Vienna Store and the THQ Nordic online store,
- 100 for promotion & the fantastic games’ developer Haemimont.
Given the limited nature of future physical PC releases, it may be a bit difficult to nab a copy for a game that you’re interested in. THQ Nordic actually volunteered to make physical editions for the upcoming Alan Wake 2 game. Should this collaboration follow through, it’s possible Alan Wake 2 will have a limited run like this, so keep your eyes peeled.