Rockstar Games announces Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition and Collector’s Edition

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What… getting a brand new Grand Theft Auto game isn’t special enough? If it’s not then feel free to check out the pair of Special Edition and Collector’s Edition bundles that Rockstar Games has revealed this morning.

For $79.99, the Special Edition includes a full copy of Grand Theft Auto V packaged in a collectible steelbook case with exclusive artwork and includes a blueprint map, a special ability boost, stunt plane trials, bonus outfits, tattoos and additional weapons, and more.

The Collector’s Edition, which will set you back $149.99, includes everything in the SE version with the addition of a Grand Theft Auto V security deposit bag with logo key, a New Era 9FIFTY snapback cap, custom characters for GTA Online and unique vehicles and garage property. It also comes packaged in an even fancier collectible outer box with foil embossed logo. Phew.

Take a look at some product shots of both editions below.

Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition and Collector’s Edition:

Read on for all the details of both and make sure to pre-order it from Amazon right here or below. Grand Theft Auto V is scheduled to be released on September 17th, 2013.

Rockstar Games is very proud to announce full details of the Special Edition and Collector?s Edition of Grand Theft Auto V? for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, that are now available for worldwide pre-order from participating retailers.

In addition, consumers who pre-order the Grand Theft Auto V Special EditionCollector?s Edition or the standalone retail version now will be ensured access to the Atomic Blimp in-game vehicle. With every pre-order, players gain the ability to pilot the most iconic and leisurely aircraft in the Los Santos skies.

The Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition includes:

 

  • Full retail copy of Grand Theft Auto V;
  • Collectible SteelBook with Exclusive Artwork – features custom color and metallic treatments to bring out the detail of the Michael, Trevor and Franklin artwork created exclusively for this SteelBook;
  • Blueprint Map – exclusive, 21.5? x 26.75? map displays a blueprint view of Los Santos and Blaine County;
  • Special Ability Boost – Michael, Franklin and Trevor each have a unique special ability. With this boost, the special ability bar will generate 25% faster;
  • Stunt Plane Trials ? single-player Stunt Plane Trials let players take on additional aerial challenges spread throughout Los Santos and Blaine County;
  • Bonus Outfits, Tattoos and More – Michael, Franklin and Trevor get bonus outfits in their wardrobes, character specific tattoos at tattoo parlors, and special deals from shopkeepers across Los Santos and Blaine County;
  • Additional Weapons – when visiting Ammunation stores in single-player, merchants will have special weapons in their inventory available for free: the Pistol .50, Bullpup Shotgun and melee Hammer.

The Grand Theft Auto V Collector?s Edition includes the contents of Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition plus:

 

  • Grand Theft Auto V Security Deposit Bag with Logo Key – inspired by the heists in Grand Theft Auto V, this custom 10.75? x 8.5? money bag features a pop-up style lock and laser cut logo key to secure important items. The reverse side features a pressed Rockstar Games logo on the security mount with a framed ID window;
  • Grand Theft Auto V New Era 9FIFTY? Snapback Cap – this exclusive New Era 9FIFTY? cap features an embroidered Los Santos logo on the front, a stitched, black Rockstar Games logo on the wearer?s left side, a Grand Theft Auto ?V? logo applique on the opposite side, and snapback closure for an adjustable fit;
  • Custom Characters for Grand Theft Auto Online – get classic Grand Theft Auto characters to use within the Grand Theft AutoOnline Character Creation System;
  • Unique Vehicles and Garage Property – players will instantly receive a garage to store custom vehicles. In single-player, the garage will be stocked with the 1930?s style Hotknife hotrod and the CarbonRS sports bike. In Grand Theft Auto Online, players will get the high-end Khamelion electric car.

The Grand Theft Auto V Collector?s Edition comes packaged in a collectible outer box featuring a foil embossed Grand Theft Auto V logo on the top and finished with a matte, scuff-resistant film lamination housing all of the contents.

The Grand Theft Auto V Collector?s Edition and Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition are the perfect way for fans to celebrate the return of this acclaimed series, with special digital content and exclusive Grand Theft Auto V physical items. Grand Theft Auto V Collector?s Edition will retail for $149.99, while the Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition will retail for $79.99.

All versions are now available for pre-order until September 17, 2013 while supplies last.

Check with your local retailers for pre-order availability and for more information please go to www.rockstargames.com/V.