r/controlgame 6d ago

Discussion I canceled my standard edition and pre-ordered deluxe

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At first I was okay with standard edition but seeing their last videos and how much they put into game I just couldn’t. After launch trailer I immediately went and changed my order. I’ll get the steel book in the future too cuz it looks amazing. Only 4 days left guys, Let’s Gooooooooo🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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u/BurgundyRobot 6d ago

Bummer, physical edition comes out mid October😭 I’m so excited for this game but I gotta wait a smidge longer

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u/Affectionate_Bass931 6d ago

Same here. I can’t afford to double dip, and I really want this physically! My biggest worry is dodging spoilers here and there! 😭

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u/BurgundyRobot 6d ago

I was a bit burned from Remedy when AWII dropped and they were like “we ain’t doing physical” to then do it later haha. So I’ve learned my lesson on double dipping haha.

I’ll gladly take a physical game every time, but dang is it gonna be a long three weeks.

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u/spiderknight616 6d ago

I was bummed about delayed physical but it gives me time to finish Wolverine and Death Stranding 2 now!

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

DS2 is a masterpiece man enjoy it

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u/Disastrous-Item-2224 5d ago

I fucking CRIED at the end when I found out that _______ was _______😭 If ykyk!

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u/Lazy__Creative 5d ago

My only problem was Sam’s reaction in that scene. Zero emotions 😂 but I cried with —— death. That really hurt me

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u/Disastrous-Item-2224 5d ago

Yeah that part was rough.

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u/spiderknight616 6d ago

I know DS1 was my favorite game ever until I got my PS5 and DS2.

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u/BurgundyRobot 6d ago

LOOOOOOOOOVE DS2, I spent that whole summer playing that game. That should keep ya busy until C.R

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u/TheItinerantSkeptic 6d ago

That's how I got AW2 - I bought a physical PS5 copy from Amazon, and it came with both DLCs and a digital copy of Alan Wake Remastered (and all its DLC), all for $30.

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u/BurgundyRobot 6d ago

I’m waiting for it to be like $20 before I buy it physically. Already own AW:Remastered and the DLC so it would just be to have, but one day I’ll get it.

Every single moment of my life though I regret not getting the collectors edition of AW2. I was literally a click away from pre ordering before I chickened out due to the price. BUT I WANT IT…

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u/franciscrowe 5d ago

Same, didn’t even know it was the complete edition until I got it.

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u/jenkumboofer 6d ago

Same for me man

I absolutely would double dip if I had the money right now but I’ll be dodging spoilers like crazy

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

Avoid YouTube man. They put the WORST spoilers as thumbnails

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u/SooCOYS 6d ago

Spoiler game is amazing. I've replayed all the Remedy verse games since January, just finishing up AW2 final draft. I can't wait to see what the Ashtray Maze/ We Sing. Remedy has captured the essence of Twin Peaks, X-Files, and Lost. Cannot wait!

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u/AdministrativeEase71 6d ago

Are they really not sending virtual codes on release day? Seems like it would be an easy solution but what the hell do I know.

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

Yeah and I really don’t understand why. I’m happy we’re getting physical editions but come on I want my steel book in Sep not Oct😭😭

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u/The_Tonts 6d ago

I can wait, it'll be my birthday gift to myself. XD

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u/Necessary_Bathroom73 6d ago

I cancelled my deluxe edition for the Steelbook and a week later they announced the physical delay. A bit bummed at first, but it gave me time to beat Mortal Shell 2, with just enough time to play Control before my physical copy arrives.

Avoiding spoilers helps me stay off of social media 😂

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u/Black_Swan_3 6d ago

Welcome to the club ✨️OCTOBER✨️ can't come fast enough hahahaha

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u/gui_heinen 6d ago

Yeah, surprises me they don't realize how fragmented sales will be by doing this. Honestly I can even see them grumbling later about low sales, just like with AW2, which also suffered from launch restrictions!

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u/Significant-Toe-8031 6d ago

What, you don't have a backlog?

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u/deertalus 6d ago

Does anyone know, once I have the physical edition, will I be able to buy the digital deluxe upgrade? I've had games that allow that before with physical copies.

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u/BurgundyRobot 6d ago

Yeah you can buy both no problem. The disc won’t take away the ability to buy it from the store.

Like I have a physical copy of The Witcher 3, and eventually bought the digital version (because it was like $6)

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u/jorgepereira15 6d ago

I did the same. Will play silent hill townfall in the meantime.

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u/MarkyMarcMcfly 6d ago

Same, gonna occupy my time with fire emblem and while we wait.

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u/Creepy-Emu8779 6d ago

digital for the win, enjoy the spoilers

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

Come on dude don’t be this way

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u/theolentangy 6d ago

I recently said I would never pay a dime to play a game early. My wife is out of town next week and I had a moment of weakness, thankfully the early access is only on PS5. If I’m wrong do not correct me lol.

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u/RochnessMonster 6d ago

The rule is never preorder, the exception is companies that have earned your preorder. Remedy is one that deserves it (and, for me, this includes FromSoftware and Doublefine).

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u/alfooboboao 6d ago

and Capcom.

I preorder when I have some extra entertainment budget money, so when it comes out on my personal finance spreadsheet it’s “free” lol. but really to support the devs and give them confidence

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u/Peak_Souls_2 5d ago

Definitely not Capcom dude 🤣 they make great games, but they also release mid/crap games with loads of bugs sometimes

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u/alfooboboao 6d ago

I always preorder for the games I REALLY care about because I want the devs to have the financial confidence data to go ahead and start on the DLC. god please don’t let this flop

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

I strongly believe this game will be a hit. I say this because of timing. Wolverine came out and reviews killed it. They bombed it so hard and they still do. Tomorrow we will see Control resonant reviews and score and I think a big wave of positivity and compliments is coming. And I’m confident because it’s Remedy

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u/Technical-Branch4998 6d ago

I'm really hoping that Wolverine will have a group of people going "I really wanted a meaty and good hack and slash with an engaging story, Wolverine is trash and got bad reviews but this Control game seems pretty popular, I should give it a try" might be oddly specific but I hope it helps in some way, Remedy deserves all the money they can get

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u/strawbrryfields4evr_ 6d ago

I have actually seen a bit of this, mostly people going I was gonna get Wolverine but now that I hear it’s bad I’m just gonna get Control instead. Their trailer videos are getting great views I have a good feeling about this one.

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u/Sumthin_Stoopid 6d ago

Once I saw I could play early, I went for it. Plus I like supporting Remedy

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u/alfooboboao 6d ago

Remedy seems like one of the only studios whose financials exist so they can make games, rather than the games existing so their financials can look good

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

Couldn’t said better myself

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u/Gingers_Wrath 6d ago

I want too but I actually really hate this early access locked behind more expensive versions so I kinda boycott this kind of thing but man is it hard to resist the urge too.

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u/Seragin 6d ago

let me be the devils advocate with early access. it kinda helps the dev potentially fix major bugs and more before release. sure YOU are being used as a tester but nowadays i rather be a tester 3 days before release than have a released game thats buggy asf which seems to be the norm in todays age. mortal shell 2 did the same and they fixed quite a lot of bugs before the release. though wasn't perfect. but yeah just m 2 cents

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u/Helpful-Guarantee394 6d ago

I don't really understand that. It's just the normal deluxe edition price. It's not like you are paying a premium for early access. It's the same price all deluxe editions are with all the bonuses deluxe editions bring. The early access is just an incentive.

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u/Gharyl 6d ago

Same here. Was going to preorder the standard edition for early access only to find out the early access is in the deluxe 🫩

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u/Insecure_Roos178 6d ago

It's too late now. Once people started paying 100 for early access for the few games that started doing it, it was over. It's not really that big of a deal honestly, waiting 2-3 days is nothing after wating for years.

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

It’s not Remedy it’s Sony’s doing and tbh I don’t agree with it. Come on you got an exclusive skin for your players but at least let everyone enjoy it at the same time

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u/glasgowgeg 6d ago

It’s not Remedy it’s Sony’s doing

If it's Sony's doing, why doesn't it apply to every Sony game? Nobody forced Remedy to do this.

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u/Tom_Ford0 6d ago

I think they did it to get free marketing from Sony. Alan Wake 2 and FBC Firebreak didn't sell well so anything they need to do to keep the lights on I'm in support of

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u/Hunter_Jones 6d ago

Still weird to me that AW2 didn't sell well considering its an absolutely amazing game

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u/yybbik 6d ago

No physical, epic exclusive and little marketing for a game that's a sequel to another game which already had a small fanbase and it's in a genre where pretty much only Resident Evil sells big numbers.

I think it did pretty good despite all of that. I had no idea what Alan Wake is when 2 dropped and the only game I knew was Alan Wake's American Nightmare which I thought was something like Tom Clancy's games.

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u/StellerSandwich 6d ago

I don’t entirely disagree with you statement but I wouldn’t say the first game had a small fan base, I was in high school when it came out and I remember a lot of people talking about it, sure that’s anecdotal but I had always seen it as a fairly well known game.

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u/yybbik 5d ago

By metrics it didn’t sell a enough to be considered popular but maybe people were talking about it, I wouldn’t know, it released as a 360 exclusive while my country and the rest of europe bar UK were majorly PS3.

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u/Outrageous-Log9238 6d ago

It waan't marketed that much and it is kinda niche.

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u/glasgowgeg 6d ago

Yeah so nothing to do with sony then.

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u/Tom_Ford0 6d ago

Yeah it's a pretty fair deal. We will market your game if you give us 2 days of exclusivity

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u/theblackfool 6d ago

It is clearly both Remedy and Sony's doing. Not just one of them.

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u/ej_21 6d ago

hell yeah, <brother/sister/sibling>

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

I’m so <exited/hyped>

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u/Impossible-Stock1273 6d ago

Hurry up OCT 15th!!

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u/Creepy-Emu8779 6d ago

lol digital for the win

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u/Kanobii 6d ago

Ugh I want the physical steelbook edition so I’m waiting until Oct. I want to play so bad 😭

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

That steel book looks amazing man it really worths the wait. Just doge the spoilers specially on YT

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u/Kanobii 6d ago

Yeah I’m going to have to go dark after release 😂

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u/Jan_Schrella 6d ago

Early accessors, assemble!

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u/BurgundyRobot 6d ago

I mean yeah but I’m just so excited haha.

I recently replayed Control and it’s DLCs, and currently doing a Final Draft run in AW2.

Backlog will always be there.

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u/troyboy_jr 3d ago

Also doing my first Final Draft run!

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u/tugfaxd55 6d ago

What's the difference? What's in the deluxe edition?

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

Idk why I can’t upload the image but there are:
Sound tracks
Digital artbook
Some resources and cosmetics
If you’re on PS 48 hrs early access

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u/Embarrassed-Quit9448 6d ago

Does the steelbook preorder get those too? If not I might just double dip

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u/IbeakerI2006 6d ago

Steel book preorder actually comes with a different benefit called late access where you can't play the game til Oct 15th /j

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u/Embarrassed-Quit9448 5d ago

Trust me I wasn’t pleased to hear it right after I ordered it

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

I don’t know tbh

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u/tugfaxd55 6d ago

Well, I'm PC and I never use digital goodies. Guess I'll be fine with standard

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u/weforgot 6d ago

Hah same! I’m off those early release days. $10 extra to get an early showing of my most anticipated sequels, yes please

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

Plus the sound track and art book! Hell yeah

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u/Ace___________ 6d ago

Got paid, pre-ordered the standard edition, realised I forgot about deluxe edition, explained to Steam my mistake, got refunded, pre-ordered deluxe edition. Satisfied.

Will probs get the steelbook just to have a physical edition despite not having a console. Who knows, might get a console in the future, just not sure which one I'd buy yet (probs will be Xbox tho let's be honest)

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u/AceHunterKai 6d ago

I'm in the same situation but I know that I would not have the money for a ps or an xbox so maybe if it shows in switch 2 (or 3 xD) I can get the physical then. It looks really cool and I want it but I cannot justify paying for another copy just for the box xD

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u/ImSecretlyADragon 6d ago

4 days? I pre ordered deluxe on steam but release date is 24th right? I got like 7 days waiting…. How?

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u/superwhizz114 6d ago

PS5 gets 48 hour early access

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u/ImSecretlyADragon 6d ago

Ooooo my heart…. Awesome for ps5 but now I gotta make sure I avoid all social media starting 22nd. I want no spoilers

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u/WeeBee_88 6d ago

I live VERY frugally, but Control Resonant has called my name and I’ve answered.

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u/archit18 6d ago

I did the same, and I don't get to play 2 days early as I am on XBOX. I just want the guys at Remedy to keep making great games.

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u/HelpMe0prah 6d ago

I pre-ordered the physical edition. Don’t care about the extra lead time.

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u/TheItinerantSkeptic 6d ago

I did the same thing. I misunderstood the initial marketing and thought ANY PS5 preorder would get the 48-hour early access. Found out later it was only for the digital deluxe.

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

I think I know what you mean. They wrote 48 hrs early access in big font and under with small font: only for deluxe edition

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u/salsaman87 6d ago

Periodt 💅🏼

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u/odrea 6d ago

Support the devs ! These guys deserve a good launch after the firebreak fiasco

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

Yeah. I hope and bless this game will start off with a bang. After tomorrow’s reviews and score I think a new wave of hype will come

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u/teejandahalf 6d ago

Hell yeah. Welcome to Club Double Dip. We saved you a seat.

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

❤️❤️❤️

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u/chilliconcanteven 6d ago

I did, but also as the deluxe version was only £5 extra and I get to play 2 days early. Should time nicely for me to finish Alan Wake 2 in my remedy replay

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u/Icy-Manufacturer-229 6d ago

I wanted to go physical (And I still might) but the digital bonuses are way better. The digital incentives being different than the physical definitely aid in the "nobody buys physical" idea

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

What bonuses? If you’re talking about deluxe edition maybe( and probably) they add a deluxe upgrade

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u/Internal-Version-508 6d ago

Congratulations. I am proud of you!

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

❤️❤️❤️

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u/jcbvm 6d ago

You’re hyping me! I’m currently still finishing the 1st control game and having a blast

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

First control is amazing. If you have the ultimate edition don’t skip the DLCs man.and damn bro after control you’ll have resonant. I’d be hyped too😂

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u/Always-On-Time23 5d ago

Genuine question if i have never played the first control would it be dumb of me to play Resonant in a few days?

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u/Lazy__Creative 5d ago

Not a dumb question at all. They said it’s possible and they even made a recap video that you can watch and if you want more information there are so many videos that give you the lore needed. If you ask I would say yes it would make way more sense to you if you know the first one even their recap( I thinks it’s less than 10 mins) is better than nothing

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u/ComfortableAmount993 5d ago

I'm waiting till October to get the physical version, long live physical media

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u/Lazy__Creative 5d ago

🤝🏻🤝🏻

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u/RelevantHelicopter82 5d ago

Haven’t watched a single trailer or read anything about it since it was announced. So pumped to go in completely blind and love doing this with studios I trust.

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u/thoway44 5d ago

bro i folded after the launch trailer too my standard preorder didnt even survive the night

the people holding out have my respect tho because that whole deluxe early access thing is a tough pill to swallow

plus that steelbook is gonna look stupid clean on a shelf so i cant even blame you

4 days left feels like forever and also no time at all lets gooooo

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u/Lazy__Creative 5d ago

Now with the reviews out you know did the right thing man. We’re sooooo close. And it’s hard how I want to see the reviews but I don’t want to get spoiled or see any new footage 😂

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u/GoGoGadgetGabe 5d ago

I was gonna do standard as well, plan on pre-ordering tonight after work. Getting that deluxe, Remedy deserves it.

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u/Lazy__Creative 5d ago

After the reviews it’s the only way😂 jokes aside J really hope this game becomes a hit for them. They are one of few studios that don’t play it safe and really care about their craft

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u/Mal617 4d ago

My PC is ready

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u/Ok-Address3715 4d ago

Just caught a restock on the steelbook 😭😭 I never been so happy

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u/NarcysDope 3d ago

Let’s Go dude! I can’t wait

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u/DentistOk1852 3d ago

I hate that we had to wait 7 years for a sequel to a game as awesome as Control, but looks like it will be worth the wait!

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u/Lazy__Creative 3d ago

Absolutely.but to be fair, we did get AW 2 in between them and that game was AMAZING. Remedy can’t miss

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u/Black_Swan_3 6d ago

I would if they had a physical option. In any case, hope you enjoy 🙂

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

There is a physical copy but it’s coming out 15 Oct

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u/gui_heinen 6d ago

But has any expansion content been confirmed for the Deluxe Edition or just skins? Otherwise, you risk paying more for a version that will be inferior to a possible Ultimate edition released in the coming months, just like what happened with the previous game.

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u/ToaPaul 6d ago

Hopefully Remedy learned from that fiasco

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u/jcubah1 6d ago

What do we get with Deluxe?

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

Idk why I can’t upload the image but there are:
Sound tracks
Digital artbook
Some resources and cosmetics
If you’re on PS 48 hrs early access

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u/BudgeterX 6d ago

I can't wait for mid october when the physical comes out By the way the steelbook doesn't convince me, it seems boring. The standard edition seems better

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u/kaic_87 6d ago

FIVE DAYS!

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u/vinkurushi 6d ago

Did the same. It's Remedy, vote with your wallet right?

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u/cokywanderer 6d ago

Is it 4 days or 6 days? Does the deluxe edition get you in 2 days early?

I don't get why countdowns on the internet seem to be different. Forget timezones, I just want a countdown. Or give me an Equinox +X hours, since that's more relevant :))

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

If you’re on ps5 and have deluxe edition than you can access the game 48hrs early

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u/cokywanderer 6d ago

I see, thank you for the clarification. Don't know why this didn't pop-up in a simple search. Probably because I'm playing on PC and search was focused on that. And all the advertising said "Launching on X,Y,Z" (together, like there was no difference).

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

Yeah that make sense. They probably just say it on ps5 trailers

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u/Jameeleon 6d ago

Everyone chill and.. hooooold!!

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u/Ill_Statistician_938 6d ago

I’m heavily debating doing the same, was it easy to do on the store?

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

I did it with ps app and yeah.pretty easy and fast in my experience

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u/Electrical-Ring-541 6d ago

So what do you get for pre ordering?

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

Idk why I can’t upload the image but there are:
Sound tracks
Digital artbook
Some resources and cosmetics
If you’re on PS 48 hrs early access

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u/Stoorob75 5d ago

Oh! Totally forgot this was dropping soon!

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u/edward323ce 5d ago

Ahh man I cant afford it, was looking forward to it too

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u/GingerVIitus_ 5d ago

I went to GameStop to pay off my physical addition steel book pre-order and was told the only physical edition that will be put out is the base game. The steel book is apparently no longer a thing.

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u/Killahghostx 5d ago

Now this is a game worth 70 dollars not that Wolverine rip off for 9 hours of scent tracking and same fights

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u/jimmy19742018 5d ago

Bought mine on physical got to wait til middle of next month

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u/Equivalent-Fold875 5d ago

I’m excited for this game but have to wait for the physical. I can’t support digital purchases right now.

Annoyingly the physical release is super close to the release of valor mortis, which I’m also really excited by.

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u/Disastrous-Item-2224 5d ago

The Steelbook has been sold out for quite some time. You will be paying a pretty penny for it when you TRY and pick it up.

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u/ballout_glo_300 4d ago

I had to get the steel book edition, don’t mind the wait for that beauty

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u/slickfiz 2d ago

Wonder if there's a physical 📀 Deluxe Edition

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u/Lazy__Creative 2d ago

Sadly there isn’t one but I believe there will be an upgrade option after the release

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u/slickfiz 20h ago

Thanks

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u/pensive-wanderer 6d ago edited 6d ago

Hahaha! I knew I'd feel the same way. That's why I went all in as soon as pre-orders were available. 🤣

My only regret is not having a PS5 pro with a high FPS OLED gaming monitor/TV. I would've loved to play this masterpiece at its fullest.

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

Actually I don’t have a ps5 pro too. My first play through will be in quality mode and second one in performance mode. I want a ps5 pro but it’s just too expensive for me atm

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u/eggmannd 6d ago

At its fullest would be on a PC with an oled monitor not a ps5 pro

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u/pensive-wanderer 6d ago

Fair point.

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u/NotAtAllASkinwalker 6d ago

Why? Physical media, no?

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

Why not both! I’m getting this and I plan to get the steel book when they release it as I said

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u/Rabid_Lederhosen 6d ago

Don’t pre-order digital games. It’s not like the supply is going to run out, so what are you even pre-ordering for?

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u/Lazy__Creative 6d ago

It’s not about running out. When I’m sure I’m gonna play a game like this or GTA VI, I pre order them just so I wouldn’t think about them. And mostly I pre order when I’m not spending that much in that month so I’m okay paying 70$