April's PS Plus Essential games have been officially announced, and as per usual, we're looking at three titles spread across PS5 and PS4. At a glance, however, we're tempted to say that this is one of the weaker months in recent memory.
11.03.2024 - 22:35 / polygon.com
Dragon’s Dogma 2, the sequel to the 2012 fantasy RPG from Capcom, is set to finally arrive on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X on March 22. In addition to incredible visuals that put the original to shame, Dragon’s Dogma 2 promises battles against colossal enemies, a robust character creation system, and new vocations for your characters.
Pre-ordering Dragon’s Dogma 2 from any retailer entitles you to a bunch of in-game bonus items. But if you’re planning to pick up a physical copy of the game, Best Buy is alone in offering an exclusive Steelbook case alongside standard edition pre-orders. Below, you’ll find more details of every version of Dragon’s Dogma 2 that’s available to pre-order, where you can buy them, and what kind of loot you can expect to receive with them.
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Pre-ordering the $69.99 standard edition of Dragon’s Dogma 2’s digital or physical version will get you access to the Superior Weapons Quartet, as shown in the image below.
If you prefer a disc, the physical version of the standard edition can be found at several retailers, including Best Buy, GameStop, Amazon, and Target. As previously mentioned, reserving a copy of the game through Best Buy will get you an exclusive Steelbook case with your purchase. Digital versions are also available to pre-order through Steam, Xbox, and the PlayStation Store. At Green Man Gaming, which sells Steam PC keys, you can get the standard edition for $57.39.
Prices taken at time of publishing.
In addition to the Superior Weapons Quartet pre-order bonus, the $79.99 deluxe edition of Dragon’s Dogma 2 (available digitally only) grants access to the New Journey Pack, which includes the following list of in-game items:
Since the deluxe edition isn’t available as a physical purchase, it’s only selling through Steam, Xbox, and the PlayStation Store.
Prices taken at time of publishing.
Update (March 11): Added links to Green Man Gaming, a reputable online seller that offers Steam keys of the game for less than retail. It’s offering both the standard and deluxe editions for over $10 less than the Steam prices.
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