Elden Ring: this is what comes in each edition

Elden Ring will be released for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, and PC on February 25, 2022. Anyone who buys the PS4 or Xbox One version will also get a free next-gen update, which is always good to see. Elden Ring is the next game from the makers of difficult but satisfying action RPGs like Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

The game comes in a standard edition, as well as an attractive-looking collector’s edition, and is available to pre-order now. Read on to see what’s coming in each issue and where you can block your Elden Ring pre-order.

Elden Ring Collector’s Edition

PS5

PS4

Xbox Series X | S / Xbox One

Pre-order the Elden Ring Collector’s Edition and you will receive the set along with the following items:

• Malenia Statue – Miquella Leaf (9 inches)
• Exclusive Steelbook
• 40-page hardcover picture book
• Digital soundtrack

Elden’s Ring (Standard Edition)

PS5

PS4 (includes free PS5 update)

Xbox One / Series X

For now, the standard edition is the only one available. There are no separate editions (yet?) For PS5 and Xbox Series X, but we have confirmed that the PS5 and Xbox Series X updates will be free for anyone who owns the previous generation version. When that changes, we will update the above information. Still, you can pre-order it at the retailers mentioned above.

Elden Ring Reserve in the UK

What is Elden Ring?

Elden Ring is an action RPG that represents a confluence of fandoms. On the one hand, you have Hidetaka Miyazaki from From Software, the creator of the exceptional and melancholic games mentioned above. On the other hand, you have George RR Martin, the mind that Game of Thrones brought you, helping you build the story.

As for the game itself, it’s an action RPG that doesn’t seem like it’s straying too far from the gameplay popularized in the Dark Souls franchise. You can expect super precise combat controls and imposing bosses to take down. These games are certainly challenging, but if you keep trying, you will probably learn the movements of the enemies and improve your skills enough to be successful.

As for the story? From Software games have never been very communicative with their stories, even within the games themselves. Bandai Namco posted a plot summary for Elden Ring, but it doesn’t help much either. From what I can tell, a group of demigods each have a part of the mighty Elden Ring. Your job is to free them from these pieces so that you can put the ring back together.

Elden Ring will have a free next-gen update

Anyone who purchases Elden Ring for PS4 will be able to upgrade to the PS5 version for free. The same goes for Xbox – buy it for Xbox One and you get a free upgrade to the Xbox Series X or Series S version. That’s a relief as many games don’t offer a free upgrade path and many PS5 / Series X games | S cost $ 69.99 instead of $ 59.99.

Booking vouchers

While there are no universal preorder bonuses available for the Elden Ring, several retailers have their own unique preorder bonuses.

• Best Buy – free steelbook case
• GameStop: Free Replica of the Spectral Steed Whistle

Chris Reed is the shopping and commerce editor at IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.