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Red Dead Redemption 2 Special Edition, Ultimate Edition, and Collector's Box Announced

Red Dead Redemption 2 Special Edition, Ultimate Edition, and Collector's Box Announced

By Rishi Alwani | Updated: 4 June 2018 22:32 IST

Highlights

Red Dead Redemption 2 Collector's Box does not come with the game
The Ultimate Edition and Collector's Box share the same price
No India pricing has been announced yet

Red Dead Redemption 2 is getting a host of limited edition variants for the PS4 and Xbox One. Developer Rockstar Games announced the Red Dead Redemption 2 Special Edition, Ultimate Edition, and Collector's Box after promising them last month. All of them contain a slew of bonus content and are available for pre-order now internationally. This follows Microsoft leaking what to expect from digital pre-orders of Red Dead Redemption 2 days earlier. Like past Rockstar Games, there's enough of an incentive to buy Red Dead Redemption 2 on disc. Here's what you need to know.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Special Edition
The Red Dead Redemption 2 Special Edition delivers exclusive content for Story Mode including:

Bank Robbery Mission and Gang Hideout: Get exclusive access to a Bank Robbery Mission, in which Arthur and a couple of his fellow gang members come up with a daring plan to break in and rob the bank in the southern town of Rhodes. Elsewhere, the Del Lobos Gang has taken over a hacienda - clear this gang’s hideout and rob their stash for a lucrative take.
Dappled black thoroughbred: This thoroughbred racehorse sporting a beautiful reverse-dappled black coat will keep you at the front of the pack with its exceptional speed and acceleration. You will also get the exclusive Nuevo Paraiso Saddle, handmade in dark chocolate leather with silver medallion detailing. This horse and saddle are available in Red Dead Redemption 2 Story Mode.
Talisman and Medallion gameplay bonuses: These special Story Mode items will give Arthur a helping hand whenever they are equipped. Attaching the Eagle Talon Talisman to his boot, Arthur’s environmental awareness skill will last longer. By carrying the Iguana Scale in his personal Satchel, Arthur will take less damage while riding on horseback.
Gameplay boosts, cash bonuses, and discounts: This collection of exclusive Story Mode boosts, bonuses and discounts will help Arthur to survive out in the harsh wilderness and better provide for his gang members and their camp. The Core Stat boost benefits Arthur’s Stamina, Health and Dead Eye Cores. Earn more cash during robbery missions with the Van der Linde gang, and when hunting and selling animal carcasses. Receive discounts on all upgrades to the Van der Linde gang’s camp.
The Nuevo Paraiso Gunslinger outfit: This exclusive Story Mode outfit for Arthur is inspired by the clothing worn by vaqueros and banditos south of the border. The outfit features a wide brimmed black cowboy hat, deep indigo coat, worn denim chaps, leather gloves and boots.
Free access to additional weapons: A good range of weapons is essential for survival in the Old West. Get free access to three weapons at the in-game Gunsmiths in Story Mode: the robust Volcanic Pistol, devastating Pump Action Shotgun and versatile Lancaster Varmint Rifle.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Ultimate Edition

The Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultimate Edition delivers all of the Story Mode content from the Special Edition plus additional bonuses for online including:

Bonus outfits: Get two exclusive outfits for your online character. The Blackrose Bounty Hunter outfit features a long oxblood-colored coat, a vest with gold pocket watch chain, and dark pants tucked into chocolate leather boots. The Copperhead Enforcer outfit features a fur-lined saddle-brown leather waistcoat, two-tone gloves, and pinstripe black pants tucked into black leather boots.
Black chestnut thoroughbred: Outrun the competition with this thoroughbred racehorse in a striking black chestnut coat and also receive the exclusive High Plains Cutting Saddle beautifully crafted in jet-black leather with gold metal accents. This horse and saddle are available in online.
Free access to the Survivor Camp theme: Customize your own personal Camp in online with free access to the Survivor theme.
Free access to additional weapons: Get access to the Volcanic Pistol, Pump Action Shotgun and Lancaster Varmint Rifle, free of charge from Gunsmiths in online.
Rank bonuses: As a great start for all Ultimate Edition players, you can rank up faster in online, up to rank 25.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Collector's Box

The Red Dead Redemption 2: Collector’s Box, available exclusively from select retailers and the Rockstar Warehouse.

Metal tithing box with lock and key: Inspired by the lockbox used by the Van der Linde gang to stash contributions to the camp’s upkeep, this thick gauged metal box includes a lock and key, and features black metal band detailing and an engraved Cornwall Freight & Commodities plaque.
Collectable Challenge Coin: Featuring the majestic American Buffalo on one side and a scenic landscape on the other side, this engraved, gold-colored collectable coin comes in a magnetic presentation holder with a black, engraved plaque describing the history of this endangered species.
Double sided puzzle: This double-sided, 100-piece wooden jigsaw puzzle features an illustrated view of the bustling port of Saint Denis on one side, and a classically inspired Rockstar Games logo on the reverse.
Six shooter bandana: A staple for any frontier outlaw, this bandana features a traditional paisley-inspired pattern with hidden weapon iconography throughout.
Treasure map: Printed on durable, unrippable paper, this exclusive treasure map reveals the location of some buried treasure that may start Arthur on a search for more riches hidden throughout the world of Red Dead Redemption 2.
Pin set: This set of six individual pins includes representations of key weapons from Red Dead Redemption 2 including a shotgun, revolver and Dead Eye “X” marker. The set comes in a canvas carrying bag.
Playing cards: Commemorate the outlaws of the Van der Linde gang with this fully illustrated deck of playing cards featuring key members of the gang including Arthur Morgan, John Marston, Javier Escuella, Bill Williamson and Dutch van der Linde.
Wheeler, Rawson and Co. catalogue: The one-stop shop for everything from weapons to clothing, the Wheeler, Rawson and Co. catalogue is an essential shopping tool for turn of the century life. This complete 150-page book is a replica of the edition found in stores throughout Red Dead Redemption 2.
12 cigarette cards: These beautifully-illustrated collectable cards can be found throughout the world of Red Dead Redemption 2. This physical collection includes one select card from each set like Famous Gunslingers and Outlaws, Stars of the Stage and Marvels of Travel and Locomotion.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Special Edition, Ultimate Edition, and Collector's Box release date and price

These will be available on the Red Dead Redemption 2 release date of October 26. The Red Dead Redemption 2 Special Edition is $80 (around Rs. 5,365), the Red Dead Redemption 2 Ultimate Edition is $100 (around Rs. 6,705), and the Red Dead Redemption 2 Collector's Box is also $100 (Rs. 6,705). At the time of filing this story there's no India prices just yet. Though we won't be surprised to see it priced similarly if it makes it here. Given the popularity of Red Dead Redemption and Rockstar Games in India, it's safe to say that these versions will make it here albeit in limited quantities.

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