Lighthouse Interactive and VSTEP have announced that Ship Simulator 2008 Collector's Edition has reached Gold statu and will be available in stores across the United Kingdom from October 10, 2008. This Collector's Edition includes the latest updated version of Ship Simulator 2008 and the official add-on New Horizons, as well as unique, never-before-seen bonus material such as a 70+ page Captain's Journal of references and a 'Making of' video, giving players a sneak peek behind the scenes during the creation of the Ship Simulator series.