Am I correct that you only get early access if you purchase the digital versions? I preordered the phisical Imperial edition but I really wany early access. If this is true I'll probably cancel my physical edition preorder and buy the digital. It's so much cheaper and has a coupon code anyways. Kind of a bummer.

https://help.elderscrollsonline.com/app/storefaq

Yea, I would cancel it and get the DE, imo. The little extras from the physical box would probably disappear or worse from my little Molag Bal 2 year old.

Ah here we go:

What comes with the Physical Imperial Edition? This limited edition provides the full game, and unlimited access to it for 30 days, along with this exclusive collection: Molag 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. Exclusive Collection of Digital Content: 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. If players pre-order the Physical Imperial Edition for PC/Mac at a participating retailer, they'll also receive five days of early access to the game and the Explorer's Pack.

Thanks guys, I am seeing conflicting answers on this. I would love to have the statue and stuff but I want early access so I may just cancel my physical order unless I get confirmation on the early access.

*claps*

I thought I saw/heard somewhere that they actually got 3 days of early access - not 5....

I'm not entirely sure though, but you seem to have gotten some good answers here.

Thanks Agmar, they might want to update the info here on the forums.

It makes it sound like physical preorder people don't get early access.

At least ESO website's preorder page says:

Digital Imperial - 5 days

Digital Standard - 5 days

Retail Imperial - 5 days

Retail Standard - 3 days