Collector´s edition release cancelled????

[Herra Tohtori]

Originally Posted by ptisinge

When my order was cancelled with Boostep, the shop actually included the forwarded message they received from Ubi:

"IL2: Cliffs of Dover Collector's Edition
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Due to a failure in the manufacturing of several components for IL2: Cliffs of Dover ?I am sorry to inform you, that Ubisoft not will be able to deliver this product as ?requested and furthermore we will not start up the manufacturing again.
I have arranged to have the standard version exclusively for the ?Nordic countries only due to the fact this version only was meant to ?be a downloadable version.
I apologize for the inconvenience this may have cost you and customers.
?Ubisoft Nordic A/S"

It seems that the screw up was indeed linked to the manufacturing of the boxes for the Nordic countries, but I'm not trusting any CE pre order for now, especially not EB Games - just wait a little bit and we'll learn that "manufacturing problems" (a good term for chaotic and improvised planning) occured and the Australian release is delayed for 6 months. Besides, EB Games is not listing anything at all for the moment.

I'll stick with dowload versions for now.

This is the most information so far in this thread.

Manufacturing problems, for crying out loud.

In the immortal words of the famous scholar and gentleman, Jeremy Clarkson: "How Hard Can It Be?"

It's not like they were going to include a live-sized bronze bust of Winston Churchill or a plastic model kit of Spitfire Mk. I, there was supposed to be (in addition to the game itself) a box, a map, a replica Spitfire field manual, and the game manual in print.

How do you screw up the manufacture of several of these components? Did Ubisoft outsource the production of these intricated complex components to some third party who got the specifications wrong or failed to deliver?


If this is true, then the entire collector's edition will not exist. If this is true, then it isn't strictly Ubisoft's fault, if some subcontractor provided defective stuff or something.

However, this does smell like a cover operation for either bad planning and execution of the production (seriously - manufacturing problems?), or they're trying to get people to buy the regular game first and then release some sort of collector's edition at a later date. I'll give them the benefit of doubt, though, and get the regular version instead I guess...


Assuming the game will even be available on the scheduled release date.

[Screamadelica]

This is BULL@#&#! What the hell is going on? I would really like to buy this game if Ubisoft would let me. Could we please have some official word on this whole fiasco.

[Necrobaron]

Originally Posted by Biggs

This is exactly why I havent bothered even pre-ordering it at all...

who knows what version (download or hardcopy), when and where this game will be release???
ubi has only mentioned a d/l version. no US game sites have it even listed as a "coming soon"...

Im waiting for the "omg they changed my pre-order to april 19!!" thread.

That is me too. I'll probably pick up the game (or order it) a week after it is released. At least there shouldn't be much confusion by then.

[gonk]

Originally Posted by ptisinge

Meh, let see, the CE edition for 110 bucks or the download version at 48 bucks via GetGame... I wanted the CE edition, but I'm not supporting EB or any Aussie shop that charges us ludicrous prices (but cry and make a drama when we find ways to acquire our games at a realistic price).

I guess EB will then go the way of the DODO, Angus and Robertson / Borders....

[Codex]

Originally Posted by ptisinge

Meh, let see, the CE edition for 110 bucks or the download version at 48 bucks via GetGame... I wanted the CE edition, but I'm not supporting EB or any Aussie shop that charges us ludicrous prices (but cry and make a drama when we find ways to acquire our games at a realistic price).

I'm of the same opinion but I suspect all reseller's offering CoD have had the squeeze put on them by UBI. Given the pathetic excuse relayed to Boostep I'd bet my last dollar that UBI basically said cancel all orders to overseas customer's or else.

Besides, the CE from Boostep was $93, EB are offering it for $110, I wont miss $17 in a hurry.

[Skoshi Tiger]

Originally Posted by Codex

Besides, the CE from Boostep was $93, EB are offering it for $110, I wont miss $17 in a hurry.

+1, but my biggest concern would be we have had no official mention of the problem from UBI. Will EBGames actually recieve copies of the CE they are selling or will they have to cancel their pre-orders tin a weeks time too?

Cheers!

[Wolf_Rider]

Originally Posted by Screamadelica

This is BULL@#&#! What the hell is going on? I would really like to buy this game if Ubisoft would let me. Could we please have some official word on this whole fiasco.

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

so far nothing about the uk CE on my order but it is coming from Luxemburg so who knows lol

[Skoshi Tiger]

I just received my full refund for the CE from Boostep.fi

As I've said elsewhere, they know how to look after their customers.

This sort of marketing must put a lot of unwanted pressure on the retailer like them. They provide a service to the best of their ability and then when the supplier pulls the pin it's the retail outlet that bears the brunt of the customer hostility.

I would definately do more business through BooStep.

Cheers!

[Feathered_IV]

Originally Posted by Herra Tohtori

This is the most information so far in this thread.

Manufacturing problems, for crying out loud.

In the immortal words of the famous scholar and gentleman, Jeremy Clarkson: "How Hard Can It Be?"

Printing to a high resolution on fabric is actually quite tricky and not at all cheap. I did raise an eyebrow at the printing of the faux silk "escape map". I would not be surprised if the price blew out and the idea had to be scrapped.