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Here's a list of every Halo 5: Guardians launch edition and their contents

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Halo 5 is almost here, and the reviews so far seem overwhelmingly positive.

If you haven't pre-ordered already, here's an overview of the game's various editions and what each of them offers.

Halo 5: Guardians - Standard Edition / Pre-order Edition

Here's the most basic edition, containing only Halo 5: Guardians - the latest and greatest in one of the world's most popular video game franchises. In our review, Paul Acevedo praised the game's "cutting edge" design and emotional campaign, calling it a logical extension of the events of previous titles. Be sure to check out our full review here.

If you pre-order the game on the Xbox Store, you're automatically treated to the "Pre-Order Edition", which includes a loadout weapon and a custom skin.

Halo 5: Guardians - Limited Edition

Here's where things start to get interesting! The Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition comes with a unique steel book disc case, a constructible Guardian model and various other extras listed below. As of writing, the LE is selling out at many retailers, so be quick if you're interested in buying!

  • Warzone REQ Bundle (14 "Premium" REQ packs that add skins, weapons for Halo 5's Warzone mode and various other consumables for use in the game's multiplayer modes)
  • Uniquely-designed Spartan-themed SteelBook
  • Guardian model by Metal Earth
  • Dossiers on Blue Team and Fireteam Osiris
  • Spartan Locke's Classified Orders
  • Halo: The Fall of Reach (Animated Series)
  • Xbox Live Gold 14-day Trial.

Halo 5: Guardians - Digital Deluxe Edition

The Digital Deluxe version contains all the digital benefits from the Limited Edition, as well as a copy of Halo: Spartan Assault, the top-down twin-stick shooter originally available for Windows Phone.

  • Warzone REQ Bundle (14 "Premium" REQ packs which add skins, weapons for Halo 5's Warzone mode and various other consumables for use in the game's multiplayer modes)
  • Halo: The Fall of Reach (Animated Series)
  • Xbox Live Gold 14-day Trial Included - perfect for playing with friends.
  • Pre-Order to receive a bonus loadout weapon and skin usable in the Warzone multiplayer mode along with a copy of Halo: Spartan Assault. (To redeem your copy of Halo: Spartan Assault search for "Halo: Spartan Assault" in the Xbox Store and download the game.)

Halo 5: Guardians - Limited Collector's Edition

The Halo 5: Guardians Collector's Edition contains all the content from the Limited Edition in addition to a commemorative statue of the Chief and Spartan Locke, designed by 343i themselves. Quantities for this edition also seem to be dwindling, so make sure to buy soon if you're considering it.

  • Warzone REQ Bundle (14 "Premium" REQ packs which add skins, weapons for Halo 5's Warzone mode and various other consumables for use in the game's multiplayer modes)
  • Uniquely-designed Spartan-themed SteelBook
  • Guardian model by Metal Earth
  • Dossiers on Blue Team and Fireteam Osiris
  • Spartan Locke's Classified Orders
  • Halo: The Fall of Reach (Animated Series)
  • Xbox Live Gold 14-day Trial.

Halo 5: Guardians - Limited Edition Console

This is for people who are really ready to break the bank. The Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition Console comes with everything in the Limited Edition, including a sleek custom Xbox One with 1TB storage. The custom console is designed to match the Halo universe's UNSC tech, and comes complete with custom sound effects for its hardware functions.

  • Custom Halo-inspired 1TB Xbox One Console
  • Warzone REQ Bundle (14 "Premium" REQ packs which add skins, weapons for Halo 5's Warzone mode and various other consumables for use in the game's multiplayer modes)
  • Uniquely-designed Spartan-themed SteelBook
  • Guardian model by Metal Earth
  • Dossiers on Blue Team and Fireteam Osiris
  • Spartan Locke's Classified Orders
  • Halo: The Fall of Reach (Animated Series)
  • Xbox Live Gold 14-day Trial.

Microsoft have certainly pulled out all the stops when it comes to Halo 5's launch editions. Naturally, each of the above is subject to availability per region, especially where the limited editions are concerned.

Halo 5 is doing tremendously well so far, sitting at 85% on Metacritic. During the Halo 5 Live event, Microsoft revealed that the franchise has sold 67 million units to date, solidifying its place as one of the most successful video game franchises of all time.

Which edition of Halo 5 will you pick up? Let us know below!

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