Why You Can Trust CNET Horizon Forbidden West preorder: Regalla, Collector's and Special editions detailed
You can now preorder Horizon Forbidden West for PS4 and PS5, with multiple editions and preorder bonuses up for grabs.
Horizon Forbidden West preorders for PS5 and PS4 have begun, and fans of the open-world adventure series have quite a few options to choose from. You can preorder Horizon Forbidden West digitally on the PlayStation Store or pick up a physical edition from major retailers or PlayStation Direct. Preorders start at $60 for the PS4 Launch Edition and go up to $260 for the Regalla Edition. A Collector's Edition is also available for $200. Both the Regalla and Collector's editions are out of stock at most stores, though we may see them restocked closer to launch.
The sequel to 2017's acclaimed PlayStation exclusive Horizon Zero Dawn, Horizon Forbidden West will be released on PS5 and PS4 on Feb. 18, 2022. Thanks to backward compatibility, any physical PS4 copies will be playable on PS5 (provided you have the disc drive model), so if you've yet to buy a PS5, you can rest assured your copy will be compatible with that console down the road.
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Initially, Sony said only the Digital Deluxe, Collector's and Regalla editions of Horizon Forbidden West would come with both PS4 and PS5 copies of the game, with no free PS5 upgrade available with the PS4 Launch or Special editions. However, the company has now reversed this decision, and anyone who buys the PS4 version of Horizon Forbidden West will be entitled to a free PS5 upgrade.
Horizon Forbidden West preorder bonuses
Preorder Horizon Forbidden West, and you'll receive the in-game Nora Legacy Outfit and Nora Legacy Spear. Fun fact: This armor set is based on the one worn by Rost, Aloy's father figure, in Horizon Zero Dawn.
The Launch Edition of Horizon Forbidden West gets you a copy of the base game and the above preorder bonuses. The PS4 version costs $60, while the PS5 edition comes with a next-gen premium at $70. The PS4 version now comes with a free PS5 upgrade, so it's more cost-effective to order this version.
Upgrade to the Horizon Forbidden West Special Edition, and you'll also receive a steelbook case, mini art book and digital soundtrack. The PS4 Special Edition (with free PS5 upgrade) costs $70, while the PS5-specific version of it costs $80.
If you're not interested in owning a physical copy of Horizon Forbidden West but still want some in-game bonuses, the Digital Deluxe Edition is available to preorder for $80. It comes with the following:
- Horizon Forbidden West for PS4 and PS5
- Digital soundtrack and art book
- Digital comic book
- Two Carja Behemoth Elite items
- Two Nora Thunder Elite items
- Machine Strike piece
- In-game resources pack
- Photo Mode unlocks
The Horizon Forbidden West Collector's Edition is available to preorder for $200. Here's an overview of everything it includes (in addition to a digital copy of the game for PS4 and PS5):
- Steelbook display case
- A custom sculpted Tremortusk and Aloy statue
- Mini art book
- Two special outfits (Carja Behemoth Elite and Nora Thunder Elite)
- Two special weapons (Carja Behemoth Short Bow and Nora Thunder Sling)
- In-game Resources Pack including ammunition, potions, and travel packs
- In-game Apex Clawstrider Machine Strike Piece
- Exclusive Photo Mode pose and face paint
- Digital soundtrack
- Digital version of The Sunhawk, the first Horizon Zero Dawn graphic novel
The fanciest Horizon Forbidden West edition available to preorder is the Regalla Edition, which costs a whopping $260. Here's a list of everything it includes (in addition to a digital copy of the game for PS4 and PS5):
- Steelbook display case
- A Regalla-themed, custom sculpted Tremortusk and Aloy statue
- Replica Focus and custom stand
- Two art print cards
- Replica Sunwing and Clawstrider Machine Physical Strike Pieces
- Mini art book
- Canvas map
- Two special outfits (Carja Behemoth Elite and Nora Thunder Elite)
- Two special weapons (Carja Behemoth Short Bow and Nora Thunder Sling)
- In-game Resources Pack including ammunition, potions, and travel packs
- In-game Apex Clawstrider Machine Strike Piece
- Exclusive Photo Mode poses and face paints
- Digital soundtrack
- Digital version of The Sunhawk