Following the story trailer which revealed the release date, Sony & Santa Monica Studio also revealed God of War Special Editions and Pre-Order bonuses.
“The limited Collector’s Editions and Digital Deluxe Edition, whose every component is connected back to the Norse universe and story of our game,” according to Creative Director of Santa Monica Studio, Cory Barlog.
Let’s start with Pre-Order Bonus:
Every God of War edition includes three legendary shield skins for Kratos as a pre-order bonus and if you pre-order at Gamestop or EB Games in NA & at selected retailers across Europe, you’ll also receive the Luck of Ages XP Talisman which improvers the wearer’s luck, providing:
Increase XP gain
Increase Hacksilver gain
Increase the ability to trigger Perks
Moving on to limited editions:
Collector’s Edition for $129.99 USD / $169.99 CAD, it includes:
- 9-inch Kratos & Atreus Statue crafted by Gentle Giant in collaboration with the development team
- A unique cloth map
- Exclusive lithograph
- 2-inch Huldra Brothers carvings pack
- SteelBook Case including God of War PlayStation 4 game
- Digital content
- Death’s Vow armor set
- Exile’s Guardian shield
- God of War Digital Comic #0 by Dark Horse Comics
- God of War Digital Artbook by Dark Horse Comics
- Dynamic Theme
Stone Mason Edition for $149.99 USD / $199.99 CAD (EB Games exclusive in Canada), it includes everything from Collector’s Edition along with:
- Stone Mason’s ring
- Talking Mimir’s Head key chain
- 2-inch Horse & Troll carvings
- Digital content
- Defender of the Chosen shield
- Death’s Vow armor set
- Exile’s Guardian shield
- God of War Digital Comic #0 by Dark Horse Comics
- God of War Digital Artbook by Dark Horse Comics
- Dynamic Theme
Europe Exclusive Limited Edition includes:
- SteelBook Case including God of War PlayStation 4 game
- Dark Horse Artbook
- Digital Content
- Death’s Vow armor set
- Exile’s Guardian shield
- Dynamic Theme
And finally, Digital Deluxe Edition includes:
- God of War PlayStation 4 game download
- God of War Digital Artbook by Dark Horse Comics
- God of War Digital Comic #0 by Dark Horse Comics
- Dynamic Theme
- Death’s Vow armor set
- Exile’s Guardian shield
Exclusively for US & Canada addresses only, pre-ordering the Digital Deluxe edition will get you a shiny limited-run God of War physical pin.
Game Overview:
Bold New Beginning
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… And teach his son to do the same. This startling reimagining of God of War deconstructs the core elements that defined the series—satisfying combat, breathtaking scale, and a powerful narrative—and fuses them anew.
A Second Chance
Kratos is a father again. As mentor and protector to Atreus, a son determined to earn his respect, he is forced to deal with and control the rage that has long defined him while out in a very dangerous world with his son.
A Darker, More Elemental World
From the marble and columns of ornate Olympus to the gritty forests, mountains, and caves of Pre-Viking Norse lore, this is a distinctly new realm with its own pantheon of creatures, monsters, and gods. With an added emphasis on discovery and exploration, the world will draw players in to explore every inch of God of War’s breathtakingly threatening landscape—by far the largest in the franchise.
Vicious, Physical Combat
With an over the shoulder free camera that brings the player closer to the action than ever before, fights in God of War mirror the pantheon of Norse creatures Kratos will face: grand, gritty, and grueling. A new main weapon and new abilities retain the defining spirit of God of War while presenting a vision of violent conflict that forges new ground in the genre.
God of War is scheduled to be released in early 2018 for the PlayStation 4.