One thing you NEED to know about the $100 Red Dead Redemption II Collector’s Box

Red Dead Redemption was arguably one of the best games of the previous generations, and when Red Dead Redemption II was announced for current consoles, there was understandably a lot of excitement. Buzz increased when trailers were released showing the gorgeous western world of RDR 2, and today excitement mounts as all the various editions are announced and available for preorder.

Fans of the first game might be tempted by the Red Dead Redemption 2 Collector’s Box, which includes a lot of physical mementos for $99.99

  • Metal Tithing Box with Lock & Key inspired by the lockbox used by the Van der Linde gang with an engraved Cornwall Freight & Commodities plaque.

  • Collectible Challenge Coin featuring the majestic American Buffalo on one side and a scenic landscape on the other side.

  • Double-Sided,100-piece wooden jigsaw puzzle featuring an illustrated view of Saint Denis on one side, and a classically inspired Rockstar Games logo on the reverse.

  • Six Shooter Bandana featuring a traditional paisley-inspired pattern with hidden weapon iconography.

  • Treasure Map printed on “unrippable” paper and reveals the location of some buried treasure hidden throughout the world of Red Dead Redemption 2.

  • Pin Set includes representations of key weapons from Red Dead Redemption 2: shotgun, revolver and Dead Eye “X” marker. The set of 6 comes in a canvas carrying bag.

  • 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, a 150-page replica of the edition found in stores throughout Red Dead Redemption 2.

  • 12 Cigarette Cards based on the cards found throughout the world of Red Dead Redemption 2.

That’s a lot of goodies for your hundred bucks, but you need to know one thing about this set:

 

IT DOESN’T INCLUDE THE GAME!

 

 

Don’t make the mistake of ordering this thinking you’ll get the game, only to be brutally disappointed on launch day October 26!

True fans may want to get this Box anyway for all the physical tie-ins to the game, but if you want to get the game itself, you need to look at other options. There will be a standard edition of course, but there are two more options if you’re the kind of gamer that wants a little extra with their game.

The Special Edition ($79.99) Includes:

  • Bank Robbery Mission and Gang Hideout in Story Mode
  • Dappled Black Thoroughbred
  • Talisman and Medallion Gameplay Bonuses
  • Gameplay Boosts, Cash Bonuses & Discounts:
  • The Nuevo Paraiso Gunslinger Outfit
  • Free Access to Volcanic Pistol, Pump Action Shotgun  Lancaster Varmint Rifle.

The Ultimate Edition ($99.99) includes:

A collectible steelbook case, everything included in the Special Edition AND:

  • Bonus Outfits: Blackrose Bounty Hunter Outfit and Copperhead Enforcer Outfit
  • Black Chestnut Thoroughbred with High Plains Cutting Saddle
  • Free Access to the Survivor Camp Theme
  • All Ultimate Edition player rank up faster in online, up to rank 25.

In addition, all pre-orders of Red Dead Redemption 2 will include:

War Horse: has greater courage and stamina than the average steed.

The Outlaw Survival Kit contains items to replenish Health, Dead Eye and more.

 

Red Dead Redemption II releases October 26 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, which version are you getting?

Tim Bledsoe

Podcasts & Single-player games are his thing except on "Adventure Time Tuesdays"