Game sold separately.
The Collector’s Edition for State of Decay 2 has been unveiled, and the wonderfully gory assortment of goodies includes a State of Decay 2 patch, a SteelBook case, zombie mask, a thumb drive in the shape of a severed digit, and a human brain steelbook stand. The only thing missing is a copy of the game.
The details were revealed by Xbox, and it will set you back $69.99. Pre-orders are open at retailers now.
The Standard and Ultimate Editions of the game were revealed last week, priced $29.99 and $49.99 respectively. The Ultimate Edition will include early access to State of Decay 2 on May 18, State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition on Xbox One. and the Independence Pack and Daybreak Pack DLCs.
The surprisingly low price point was explained by Microsoft GM of Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg as a way to “build a long-term relationship with the State of Decay community and to foster deeper experiences with the franchise,” and will “give more players the opportunity to join in and experience this unique game.”
It will also make buying the actual game to add to the Collector’s Edition slightly easier on the old wallet.
On the subject of wallets, Jeff Strain, the studio head of Undead Labs, has confirmed that the title won’t feature microtransactions, which is a novelty in and of itself, in the age of loot boxes and in-game purchases.
IGN will be sharing State of Decay 2 tidbits in a month-long IGN First, like 25 minutes of of 4-player co-op multiplayer, and our thoughts on how the game is more RPG-y after our hands-on with the title.
State of Decay 2 is coming to PC and Xbox One on May 22.
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