Red Dead Redemption II is now just a few days away and it is set to be one of the biggest games of the year.
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Anticipation of the open-world western has continued to build since the launch trailer was released last week which gave an inside look at what players can expect.
It was also revealed that the game will be around 60 hours long and over 700 voice actors have been involved in the project.
Here is everything you need to know about when the game will be available, how to pre-order your own copy and what versions you can buy.
When is the Red Dead Redemption II release date?
The game will be released on Friday 26 October and it will be available on PS4 and Xbox One.
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How to pre-order the game
You can pre-order a digital copy of the game directly from the Red Dead Redemption II website or through your PS4 or Xbox One store for £59.99
Alternatively you can pre-order the game through retailers such as Game and Amazon where the standard edition is currently available for £49.99.
One of the cheapest places to buy the game currently is HMV where it is available for £47.99.
The Special Edition of the game currently selling for around £74.99 from most online stores, while the Ultimate Edition is selling for around £89.99.
Players who pre-order the game will also get the War Horse and Outlaw Survival kit.
What are the different versions of the game?
There are three different versions that you can buy – standard edition, special edition and ultimate edition.
Standard Edition
This is the cheapest option of the game for players who arent interested in the extra features that are available in the other versions and it is currently available for around £49.99.
It just includes a copy of the game, but if you pre-order a copy then you will also get the War Horse and Outlaw Survival Kit.
Special Edition
Features include an exclusive story mode content including a special bank robbery mission and gang hideout, as well as a thoroughbred racehorse with a Nuevo Paraiso Saddle.
Players will also receive items for the story mode – an Eagle Talon Talisman for his boots and an Iguana Scale for his satchel, and both items give him special skill boosts when they are equipped.
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Other features include gameplay boosts and cash bonuses as well as access to additional weapons and a Neuvo Paraiso Gunslinger outfit.
Ultimate Edition
This edition includes all of the extra story mode content that features in the special edition as well as various extra additions.
Other bonus content includes two other exclusive outfits – The Blackrose Bounty Hunter and the Copperhead Enforcer.
Players also get an extra horse with the Black Chestnut thoroughbred with a High Plains Cutting Saddle.
You can also get rank bonuses to help you climbing the rankings faster in the online mode and get free access to additional weapons and ways to customize you personal online camp with the Survivor theme.
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