Special editions of games

Only one was ever made. Saints Row IV takes the cake for the most insane collector's edition for any video game in history. Only one copy of this version exists and gave players two new cars one of which being a Lamborghini , life-sized replicas, a stay at a fancy hotel, and so much more. It's easily the rarest and most expensive collector's edition out there. If there's one thing that will remain true, it's that people who love The Lord of the Rings love every detail about Middle-Earth.

It had all sorts of goodies and a massive statue featuring the game's creatures. When Ubisoft first unveiled Assassin's Creed Origins , they also featured a Dawn of the Creed Edition that would include a statue of the main character, a special steelbook, DLC, and several other goodies as well.

People can buy it a couple hundred dollars cheaper nowadays, but the sheer scale of this version meant that not a whole lot were ever made. Seeing one in person is rare, but buying one?

Forget about it. Resident Evil is one of the biggest names in horror video games, and Konami decided to capitalize on that in Japan with the Premium Edition for Resident Evil 6. The game included a leather jacket replica of Leon's so that players could look the part. Grid 2 was a big racing game when it came out a few years ago, but it was taken a step further with the BAC Mono Edition.

It also had a game and a PS3 to boot, but that wasn't the big selling point. Due to the craziness of including a car with the full game, only one of the BAC Mono Editions ever existed. Final Fantasy XV was a game many years in the making. When Square finally delivered on the product, they did so in a big way with the Ultimate Collector's Edition. Furthermore, with newer editions of the game actually giving the players the extra DLC, is it truly worth it?

The continuation of Halo after Bungie's departure left everyone in a state of awe. With the jump to the Xbox One came the release of Halo 5: Guardians , which also got its own collector's edition. This version contained a statue of Master Chief and Spartan Locke, an exclusive steel case, but only a digital copy of the game. Who knows what Halo Infinite 's collector's edition will contain. Borderlands was always a unique and interesting series, and it was finally being properly celebrated with Borderlands: The Handsome Collection.

It's at that point when the practicality of such a toy has to be considered. With the amount of work that went into this Claptrap, this version of the game is harder to come by. It also came with a nice steel case. This version of the game came with a massive statue of the main character, a steel case, the season pass, and a few extra bonuses.

It was one of Microsoft's big exclusive titles, but this Ultimate Edition was almost not worth the effort. Titanfall 2 did a lot of things to improve on its predecessor, but it also came with a pricey collector's edition just the same. Lightning strikes the building, causing one of the cast or crew members to disappear.

Players must figure out who went missing along with a movie prop, and where they disappeared from. Based closely on the classic Tim Burton film, Clue: The Nightmare Before Christmas was released in and sends players on a mission to find out what happened to Sandy Claws.

He was kidnapped, but who took him and where did they go? And what tool did the kidnappers use to take him? The game comes with an exclusive board map detailing Halloween Town, plus markers and playing cards based on characters in the film. Clue Supernatural hit shelves in the same year that Season 10 aired, In this thrilling story, one of the characters — Sam, Dean, Castiel, Bobby, Crowley, or Charlie — has been possessed by Abaddon and opened the gateway to Hell.

Players set out to discover which character was possessed, what mystical item they used to open the gate, and where the gate was opened. The board map includes different regions of the United States. In addition, extra cards are included in the deck to add more rules, but these cards are optional. A special edition Game of Thrones Clue was released in Unlike other Clue games, this one featured a double-sided board, so fans could choose to play in The Red Keep or Meereen.

The plot is pretty much the same as Clue Classic , though: someone has been murdered, and players must figure out who did it, how, and where. With 12 total suspects, players have plenty of options. In this Clue Star Wars Edition , players are transported to a civil war period. The game takes place on the infamous Death Star, where the goal is to figure out which planet Darth Vader plans to destroy next. Additionally, players must discover where the Death Star plans are stashed, and which vehicle will be used for an escape.

This special edition Clue game comes with 5 cardboard pieces that come together to form a unique, round, 3-D game board designed to look just like the Death Star. Perhaps one of the more lighthearted pop culture Clue games is The Golden Girls edition, which was released alongside a Golden Girls Monopoly game in There's no murder or kidnapping or world domination plans to thwart; instead, players must figure out who ate the last slice of cheesecake, what evidence they left behind, and where the "crime" occurred.

The board includes small details that hardcore fans will recognize from the show, such as playing cards on Sophia's dresser. Like the Tower of Terror Edition , this game was sold exclusively at Disney resorts and theme parks. However, a cheaper version of the Haunted Mansion Edition was later boxed in cardboard and sold in regular toy stores. The story puts an interesting spin on original gameplay.

Players must figure out which Disney character got scared by which ghost in the mansion instead of the typical "which weapon" question , and where the character was frightened. Plus, the ghost figurines glow in the dark, so that's pretty fun. The statue is This statue is absolutely stunning. Moreover, the edition also included a steelbook case, a concept art book, a printed map of the game, the soundtrack, and in-game content.

This is a must-have for Assassin's Creed fans. The Resident Evil 2 remake was a contender for 's game of the year. It was a beloved game reimagined with modern mechanics and graphics. The game did not just release with a standard edition, however. RE2 also hit fans with a collectors edition that featured a slew of in-game content physical items to display.

Purchasers received a inch statue of Leon Kennedy, an art book, a digital soundtrack, a poster, and special edition packaging. The many in-game pieces of content included mainly costumes but some weapons as well. The original soundtrack of the first game was also included. Dishonored 2 was not the most innovative sequel because it shares a very similar story and mechanics with the first installments.

However, the collector's edition is very hard to pass up because of the price. Dishonored 2's collector's edition includes a replica of Corvo's mask, a stand for it to stand on, a replica of Emily Kaldwin's ring with a display box, a collectible steelbook, and a double-sided poster. This edition was so worth it for Dishonored fans and can still be purchased at the same price.

The Titanfall franchise returns with another must-have collector's edition. The first game did not have the best reception, but its sequel is exceptional. It features one of the best FPS campaigns, and it improved on many things the first game needed.

The improvements also applied to the collector's edition. Collectors were greeted with a wearable and adjustable helmet with flashlight and laser attachments. This helmet was insane. Thanks to its adjustability it could fit almost anyone, and the quality was exceptional.

Additionally, it released with a dog tag flash drive, a field journal, squad patches, and a detailed scarf. After a few solid years of releases, Atlus has set itself up for major success in , with its upcoming "pillar" title having potential. His passion for gaming and writing made video game journalism the obvious choice for his future.

When he isn't playing video games, he likes to take his dogs to the park, see the latest movies, and try out new restaurants. Titanfall 2 Collector's Edition. Cyberpunk Collector's Edition. Overwatch Collector's Edition. God of War Collector's Edition. Death Stranding Collector's Edition. Fallout 4 Collector's Edition.

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