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Elder Ring pre-order guide: differences between editions and release times
We are a few days away from Elden Ring and if you want to know what is included in the deluxe, collector or premium collector editions, here we tell you.
Elden Ring is just days away and our journey to the Lands Between is about to begin. With a few days to go until its release, fans are already counting down the hours as to what's coming next from Hidetaka Miyazaki, the mind behind the complicated RPGs Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Sekiro: Shadow Die Twice. Now, let's check out the different editions in which Elden Ring will arrive.
Comparison between Elden Ring editions
Before talking about the differences between each of the Elden Ring editions, it is worth mentioning something that is common to all of them. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions have an automatic update for PlayStation 5 and Xbox X Series X|S, respectively. Also, all those who pre-order the game before its release date on February 25 will receive a digital adventure guide. Now, let's check out each of the editions.
Elder Ring Standard Edition
Priced at $59.99, this edition contains only the base game for consoles and PC. Beyond the extras for pre-selling before launch, there is nothing else.
Elder Ring Deluxe Edition
If you're wondering if Elden Ring Deluxe Edition is worth it, let us tell you what it has. Priced at $79.99, this edition in addition to the base game, includes a soundtrack and digital artbook. Although it doesn't add much and it's a digital issue, the $20 difference isn't that much considering the artwork we can have.
Elder Ring Collector’s Edition
Now, let's move on to the big editions. This collector's edition in addition to including the base game, includes the digital soundtrack, a 40-page hardcover art book, an exclusive steelbook and a 9-inch Malenia - Blade of Miquella statue. All this for a price of $189.99.
Elder Ring Premium Collector’s Edition
And finally, let's check out the large premium Collector's Edition. On paper, this edition may not have much to what is presented in the Collector's Edition, but it adds a 1:1 scale replica of Malenia's helmet. This edition is priced at $259.99 and is available exclusively from the official Bandai Namco store.
When is Elden Ring's launching time?
Now that we know what each edition comes with, the important question is when we can start playing. The official Elden Ring Twitter account shared an infographic with this information, revealing that PC and console players will have different release times. In the United States, we can expect to start playing Elden Ring at the following times on February 25.
Console Release Time
- Feb 24 at 9:00 PM Pacific Time
- Feb 24 at 11:00 PM Central Time
- Feb 25 at 12:00 AM Eastern Time
PC release Time
- Feb 24 at 3:00 PM Pacific Time
- Feb 24 at 5:00 PM Central Time
- Feb 24 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time
When was Elden Ring announced for the first time?
Although the development of Elden Ring began in 2017 after the release of Dark Souls III's last DLC, the game was unveiled until E3 2019, during Xbox's press conference. The title was originally announced for Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and then announced its release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles during a new trailer in July 2021. At the time, the original launch date pointed to a January 21, 2022 launch, but this was changed to its final date of February 25, 2022.
The launch of the game is just around the corner. Tell us, on which platform will you play Elden Ring?
Sources | NAMCO BANDAI, Twitter