With the huge hype about the coming one Red Dead Redemption 2, it's no wonder that there will be 3 special editions. In addition, there will be a pre-order bonus and even extras for GTA Online.
Red Dead Redemption 2 pre-order bonuses
The Charger: You can always rely on the beautiful iron-gray Ardennes warhorse, even in the fiercest battle. With more courage and stamina than the average horse, this horse will keep a clear head even in dangerous situations.
The Outlaw Survival Kit: The Outlaw Survival Kit consists of essential supplies that make the tough life on the Frontier more bearable by replenishing health, dead eye, and more.
As a pre-order bonus for the digital version, there is also a cash bonus for the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store:
Red Dead Redemption 2 Story Mode Cash Bonus: The Van der Linde Gang is always looking for ways to make more money and get new supplies. With this cash bonus, Arthur Morgan has enough money in the game to buy a gun, something to eat, some useful items and ammunition.
Treasure map: There are secret, buried treasures to be found throughout the world of Red Dead Redemption 2. This exclusive story mode treasure map gives Arthur a head start in the hunt for hidden riches. For pre-orders by July 31, 2018.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Special Edition Content
Bank robbery mission & gang hideout in story mode: Gain exclusive access to a bank robbery mission in which Arthur and a few other gang members devise a plan to break into and rob a bank in the southern city of Rhodes. Elsewhere, the Del Lobos gang has occupied a hacienda. Drive them out of this hiding place and plunder their supplies to get fat prey.
Black spotted English thoroughbred: This thoroughbred racehorse has a black piebald coat and its extraordinary speed and acceleration ensure that you are always right at the front. You will also receive the exclusive “Nuevo Paraiso” saddle, handcrafted from chocolate brown leather and decorated with a silver medallion.
Talisman & Amulet Gameplay Bonuses: These special items give Arthur advantages in Story Mode. The eagle-claw talisman on his boot sharpens his awareness of the environment for longer. If he carries the iguana scale in his pocket, he will take less damage on the horse.
In-game boosts, cash bonuses & discounts: This collection of exclusive story mode boosts, bonuses & discounts will help Arthur survive in the harsh wilderness and better take care of his gang members and their camp. The core stat boost increases Arthur's core stamina, health and dead eye. Earn more money on raids with the Van der Linde gang and hunting and selling animal carcasses. Get discounts on all improvements for the Van der Linde gang camp and much more.
Outfit "Nuevo Paraiso Gunslinger": This exclusive story mode outfit for Arthur is modeled on the clothes worn by vaqueros and banditos south of the border. The outfit consists of a black wide-brimmed cowboy hat, long indigo blue coat, worn denim chaps, leather gloves and boots.
Free access to additional weapons: A good mix of weapons is vital in the Wild West. Get the following weapons from the armorer for free in story mode: The robust one Volcanic pistol, the devastating Pump action shotgun and the versatile Lancaster Varmint rifle.
Price: € 84.99 incl. VAT
Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultimate Editon
The Ultimate Edition includes all the extras of the Special Edition plus the following bonuses:
Bonus outfits: Receive two exclusive outfits for your online character. The Blackrose Bounty Hunter Outfit consists of a long, ox-blood-colored coat, a vest with a gold pocket watch chain and dark trousers that are tucked into chocolate-brown leather boots. The Outfit "Copperhead Enforcer" consists of a fur-edged saddle brown leather vest, two-tone gloves and black pinstripe trousers that are tucked into black leather boots.
Black fox whole blood: With this thoroughbred racehorse with eye-catching black fox fur, you leave the competition behind and you also receive the exclusive high-plains western saddle made in a beautiful velvet black with gold decorations. The horse and saddle are available online.
Access to the free camp style "Survivor": Customize your personal online camp with the style “survivor”.
Free access to additional weapons: Get free access to the Volcanic pistol, pump-action shotgun and Lancaster Varmint rifle online from the armourer.
Rank bonuses: Ultimate Edition players get off to a particularly good start as they advance to rank 25 faster online.
Price: € 99.99 incl. VAT
Additional GTA $
friends of GTA Online can also look forward to GTA$:
1. Digital pre-order of Red Dead Redemption 2: Standard Edition: Obtain 500,000 GTA$
2. Digital pre-order of Red Dead Redemption 2: Special Edition Digital Pre-Order: Receive 1,000,000 GTA$
3. Digital pre-order of Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultimate Edition Digital Pre-Order: Obtain 2,000,000 GTA$
Collector's Box - No game, but lots of cool goddies
If all of that wasn't enough for you, you can start big and get the Collector's Box. This mainly contains cool goodies such as a metal chest etc. Important to note: The game itself is in this box Not included but must be purchased separately.
D.ie Red Dead Redemption 2: Collector's Box is available exclusively from selected dealers and in the Rockstar Warehouse and contains a compilation of selected important utensils for every outlaw, packed in a sturdy metal box (Red Dead Redemption 2 is available separately).
Metal box with padlock: This sturdy metal box with padlock was inspired by the cash box in which the Van der Linde gang keeps all contributions to the warehouse maintenance. The box is provided with a black metal band and the engraved writing of Cornwall Freight & Commodities.
"Challenge Coin" collector's coin: This engraved, gold-plated collector's coin depicts a majestic American buffalo on one side and a picturesque landscape on the other, and is held in a magnetic presentation holder with a black, engraved plaque that tells the story of this endangered species.
Double-sided puzzle: This 100 piece double-sided wooden puzzle features an illustration of the bustling port of Saint Denis on one side and a classic-style Rockstar Games logo on the back.
Six-body scarf: This scarf is essential for every outlaw in the border country. It features a traditional paisley-inspired pattern with hidden weapon iconography.
Treasure map: This exclusive treasure map is printed on durable, tear-resistant paper and reveals the locations of some of the buried treasures that Arthur may lead on in search of more hidden riches in the world of Red Dead Redemption 2.
Pin set: This set of six individual pins depicts important weapons from Red Dead Redemption 2 such as shotgun, revolver and dead-eye marker. The set is packed in a cloth bag.
Playing cards: Keep the memory of key gang figures including Arthur Morgan, John Marston, Javier Escuella, Bill Williamson and Dutch van der Linde with this lovingly illustrated deck of cards.
Catalog from Wheeler, Rawson and Co .: The central contact point for all items related to weapons and clothing: The catalog from Wheeler, Rawson and Co. is an indispensable shopping aid for everyday life around the turn of the century. The complete 150-page print is a reprint of the edition that can be found in stores in Red Dead Redemption 2.
12 cigarette pictures: These beautifully illustrated collectible cards can be found all over the world of Red Dead Redemption 2. The physical collection contains a select card from each of the in-game sets such as Famous Gunslingers and Outlaws, Stage Stars, and The Wonders of Travel and Locomotion.
The Red Dead Redemption 2 Collector's Box is now available in Rockstar Warehouse can be pre-ordered. It will soon also be available from selected dealers.
Price: € 99.99 incl. VAT
Our opinion:
Quite extensive what Rockstar Games offer here in extras in the different editions. It's just a shame that some of the bonuses also provide advantages in the game or offer exclusive content such as missions. This is a trend that is quite alarming for games that already cost 60 € in the normal version. One can only hope that, despite all the euphoria, the players will not allow too much money to be pulled out of their pockets. In the recent past, Middle-earth: Shadow of War has already caused a lot of discussion. There were even calls for boycotts and a lot of uproar on social media platforms.
