After a live event and demo drop on the PS5, excitement is high for Resident Evil Village, the eighth mainline entry in the popular horror franchise. In addition to revealing Resident Evil 8's release date, multiple editions of the game were also announced. Here's what players should know about the contents of each one.
The latest gameplay trailer and announcements gave fans a lot to be excited about for Resident Evil 8, including returning characters and interesting plot twists. Multiple editions for Resident Evil Village are only adding to the hype, and there are quite a few to choose from.
Some players are likely fine sticking to the Standard Edition of the game, which only includes the game itself. Although, a free PS5 upgrade is included with the PS4 version and a PS5-exclusive demo is currently available. Others may want to spend a little extra money in order to get in-game items and some real-world goodies. The same pre-order bonuses are also available, no matter which edition people buy. The pre-order bonuses for Resident Evil 8 are a Mr. Raccoon Weapon Charm and a Survival Resource Pack. Anyone who pre-orders the game from the PlayStation Store will also receive a free digital Resident Evil Village mini-soundtrack. For those looking for the special editions, here's what they should know about each one.
Resident Evil Village & Resident Evil 7 Complete Bundle Explained
A Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 7 Complete Bundle Edition is available for $79.99. This is a digital-only bundle, and PlayStation users will get instant access to RE7 Gold Edition, but Xbox users will have to wait for Village's release to play either game. It's also worth noting that Resident Evil 7 is already available on Xbox Game Pass and the PlayStation Plus Collection, so the bundle may not be worth the extra $20.
Resident Evil 8 Deluxe Edition Contents Explained
The Deluxe Edition of Resident Evil Village comes with the game and a number of in-game items. The Deluxe Edition comes with the Trauma Pack, which includes the following: Albert01Christ weapon, Found Footage RE7 Filter, Mr. Everywhere Weapon Charm, Safe Room Music, Save Device, The Tragedy of Ethan Winters Artwork, and "Village of Shadows" Difficulty. At $69.99, the Deluxe Edition is only priced $10 higher than the Standard Edition, so it may be worth the extra money for the extra items.
Resident Evil 8 Collector's Edition Explained
The Collector's Edition of Resident Evil 8 includes all the in-game items from the Trauma Pack in the Deluxe Edition, but it also comes with numerous real-world bonuses. This edition comes with a Chris Redfield figure, an artbook, a poster, a box, and a steelbook case. So, fans of the series may want to grab this one quickly - because it will likely sell out fast. It is available to order now for $219.99 USD.
These are all the special editions currently available for Resident Evil Village. Each one offers something new and unique, so it's really just a question of how much players want to spend. Overall, the bonuses for Resident Evil 8 look pretty nice. At the time of this writing, the Standard, Deluxe, and Bundle Editions are all available for pre-order now.
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