Horizon Forbidden West will arrive with no less than five different editions for buyers to choose from, and that's not even counting the different versions for PS4 and PS5.
A post from Guerrilla Games on the PlayStation Blog breaks down the many ways you'll be able to pick up Aloy's latest adventure. The standard editions will be available on PS4 for $59.99 / £59.99 and PS5 for $69.99 / £69.99, which come with the game and the Nora Legacy Outfit and Spear as pre-order bonuses (also included for pre-ordering any other edition).
Then the limited-run Special Edition for either console (price TBA) will bundle in a SteelBook case for storing your physical disc, as well as a downloadable soundtrack and mini artbook. From there, every special edition comes with both the PS4 and PS5 versions of the game, as well as a bunch of in-game bonuses. Here are the contents of the Digital Deluxe Edition, which will run you $79.99 / £79.99.
- Horizon Forbidden West (Digital) PS4 and PS5 versions
- 2 Special Outfits (Carja Behemoth Elite and Nora Thunder Elite)
- 2 Special Weapons (Carja Behemoth Short Bow and Nora Thunder Sling)
- In-game Resources Pack including ammunition, potions, and travel packs
- In-game Apex Clawstrider Machine Strike Piece (more on Strike in the FAQ)
- Exclusive Photo Mode pose and face paint
- Digital Art Book
- Digital Soundtrack
- Digital Version of The Sunhawk, the first Horizon Zero Dawn graphic novel
The next step up is the Collector's Edition, which most prominently adds a physical Tremortusk statue to adorn your real-life space. Note that this and the following package - both price TBA - include a Steelbook case that's just for display, since you get the game digitally.
- Horizon Forbidden West (Digital) PS4 and PS5 versions
- Horizon Forbidden West SteelBook Display Case
- Download code for the game will be supplied via voucher in the box.
- A custom sculpted Tremortusk and Aloy statue
- Statues will require some assembly; detailed instructions will be provided with the box!
- Mini Art Book
- 2 Special Outfits (Carja Behemoth Elite and Nora Thunder Elite)
- 2 Special Weapons (Carja Behemoth Short Bow and Nora Thunder Sling)
- In-game Resources Pack including ammunition, potions, and travel packs
- In-game Apex Clawstrider Machine Strike Piece
- Exclusive Photo Mode pose and face paint
- Digital Soundtrack
- Digital Version of The Sunhawk, the first Horizon Zero Dawn graphic novel
Finally, for the robo-dino fans who must have it all, there is the Regalla Edition - this time the Tremortusk statue is all painted up for battle, complete with a hut on the back, and you even get some little replica pieces from the in-game board game Strike.
- Horizon Forbidden West (Digital) PS4 and PS5 versions
- Horizon Forbidden West SteelBook Display Case
- Download code for the game will be supplied via voucher in the box.
- A Regalla-themed, custom sculpted Tremortusk and Aloy statue
- Statues will require some assembly; detailed instructions will be provided with the box!
- Replica Focus and custom stand
- 2 Art Print Cards
- Replica Sunwing and Clawstrider Machine Physical Strike Pieces
- Mini Art Book
- Canvas Map
- 2 Special Outfits (Carja Behemoth Elite and Nora Thunder Elite)
- 2 Special Weapons (Carja Behemoth Short Bow and Nora Thunder Sling)
- In-game Resources Pack including ammunition, potions, and travel packs
- In-game Apex Clawstrider Machine Strike Piece
- Exclusive Photo Mode poses and face paints
- Digital Soundtrack
- Digital Version of The Sunhawk, the first Horizon Zero Dawn graphic novel
That's a lot of different ways to own Horizon Forbidden West. Whatever you choose, you'll be able to play starting on February 18, 2022.
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