Elden Ring preorder: Bonuses, editions, and where to buy

Developer FromSoftware makes some of the best action RPGs in the industry, and ever since 2019’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, fans have been eagerly waiting for the studio’s next project: Elden Ring. Featuring gameplay that blends the dodge-heavy combat of Dark Souls with elements of Sekiro’s fluid movement and stealth mechanics, Elden Ring looks to be one of FromSoftware’s best games yet — especially since it’s more open and exploration-focused than any of the developer’s previous titles.

Following a recent showcase of new Elden Ring gameplay footage, FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco pushed preorders for Elden Ring live, including several different editions that each include special collectibles and other items. Here’s everything you need to know about preordering Elden Ring, including what preorder bonuses there are, what’s included in each edition, and where preorders are available.

Like most games, Elden Ring will offer fans who preorder the game some special bonuses regardless of which edition they purchase. These bonuses include the following:

• Digital adventure guide
  • Contains useful information for the player’s adventures in the Lands Between.
• Bonus Gesture
  • This is a gesture that can be immediately used in-game.
  • The gesture can also be earned later in-game by all players.

Elden Ring preorder: Available editions

There are several different editions of Elden Ring available for preorder, and each one comes with its own extras and other types of bonus content. Here’s a closer look at each edition of Elden Ring available.

Elden Ring Standard Edition

This is the simplest edition of Elden Ring available. However, this also means it’s the least expensive edition. It costs $60 and includes the following:

• Elden Ring game
  • FromSoftware RPG combat
  • Open world to explore, dungeons
  • Equipment, spells, and more
  • Numerous boss fights

Elden Ring Digital Deluxe Edition

The Elden Ring Digital Deluxe Edition is a step up from the Standard Edition, as it includes some extra content alongside the base game. It costs $80 and includes the following:

• Elden Ring game
  • FromSoftware RPG combat
  • Open world to explore, dungeons
  • Equipment, spells, and more
  • Numerous boss fights
• Digital art book
  • 40 pages of conceptual artwork
• Digital soundtrack

Elden Ring Collector’s Edition

The Elden Ring Collector’s Edition includes a large suite of collectibles in addition to the vanilla game, making it one of the coolest editions available. As a result, though, it’s pretty pricey. It costs $190 and includes the following:

• Elden Ring game
  • FromSoftware RPG combat
  • Open world to explore, dungeons
  • Equipment, spells, and more
  • Numerous boss fights
• **Exclusive steelbook case
  • Rounded steelbook case
  • Features Elden Ring cover art
• Digital soundtrack
• Hard cover art book
  • 40 pages of conceptual artwork
• Melenia, Blade of Miquella statue

Elden Ring Premium Collector’s Edition

Finally, there’s the Elden Ring Premium Collector’s Edition, which includes everything from the Collector’s Edition as well as an additional bonus collectible. This edition isn’t publicly available yet, but webpage previews indicate that it will be a Bandai Namco Store exclusive and will cost $300. Here’s what you get in the Premium Collector’s Edition:

• Elden Ring game
  • FromSoftware RPG combat
  • Open world to explore, dungeons
  • Equipment, spells, and more
  • Numerous boss fights
• **Exclusive steelbook case
  • Rounded steelbook case
  • Features Elden Ring cover art
• Digital soundtrack
• Hard cover art book
  • 40 pages of conceptual artwork
• Melenia, Blade of Miquella statue
• Melenia helmet replica

Elden Ring Premium Collector’s Edition

Source: Bandai Namco

Get it all

The Premium Collector’s Edition of Elden Ring features everything from the normal Collector’s Edition as well as a 1:1 replica of the helmet worn by the Melenia boss.

Luxury defined

Elden Ring preorder: Where to buy

Currently, Elden Ring is available for preorder from most major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Gamestop, and more, as well as the Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, and Steam. The Elden Ring Collector’s Edition is currently only being sold through Best Buy and Gamestop, and the Elden Ring Premium Collector’s Edition will be available exclusively from the Bandai Namco Store.

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