Death Stranding PlayStation 4 Pre-Orders are Live

Earlier today Sony dropped a new trailer and a release date for the supremely bizarre upcoming game Death Stranding from the legendary Metal Gear Solid director Hideo Kojima. The game will hit the PlayStation 4 on November 8th, and pre-orders for the Standard Edition, Special Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition and Collector's Editions are beginning to go live.

At the time of writing, the first place you can score the Standard, Special Edition, and the Collector's Edition is right here at Best Buy for $60, $70, and $200 respectively. You can also pre-order via GameStop and Walmart. Note that Amazon has their Death Stranding product listing up but not active. That's likely to change as early as today, May 29th, so keep tabs on that link. Below you'll find the new trailer for the game along with specs for each edition (the Collector's Edition includes a creepy bridge baby pod statue - just sayin').

Pre-order the Standard Edition and immediately get a voucher to download a Chibi Ludens PSN Avatar – a stylized version of the iconic logo for Kojima Productions – plus, a Death Stranding PS4 Dynamic Theme at launch. Pre-orders also receive special gold versions of in-game items earned through gameplay:

• Gold "Sam" Sunglasses
• Gold Hat
• Gold Speed Skeleton: Increase the speed of Sam's movement when equipped
• Gold Armor Plate: Increase protection against any damage Sam takes

The Special Edition includes a collectible Steelbook case. Pre-order and receive all incentives offered through the Standard Edition. The Special Edition also includes:

• A special gold version of the Gold "Ludens Mask" Sunglasses earned through gameplay.
• Death Stranding: Timefall (Original Music from the World of Death Stranding)
• Music Album Digital Download
• Behind the Scenes Making Of Digital Video

Pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition and receive all digital pre-order incentives offered via the Standard Edition. The Digital Deluxe also includes:

• Gold "Ludens Mask" Sunglasses
• Gold Power Skeleton: Enhance Sam's ability to handle heavy cargo
• Gold All-Terrain Skeleton: Enhance Sam's ability to balance himself on uneven terrain
• Gold Armor Plate (Level 2): Stronger protection for Sam against falls, gunfire, and more
• Death Stranding: Timefall (Original Music from the World of Death Stranding)
• Music Album Digital Download
• Behind the Scenes Making Of Digital Video

Death Stranding Collector's Edition includes all Digital Deluxe Edition in-game items and bonus contents, the Special Edition Steelbook, plus:

• Life-sized BB Pod Statue
• BRIDGES Cargo Case
• Ludens Keychain

Sony also revealed the following information about the plot of the game via the PlayStation Blog:

In Death Stranding, play as Sam Bridges and traverse a ravaged nation to reconnect a fractured society and save mankind from the brink of extinction.

A special message from Hideo Kojima:

People have created "Walls" and become accustomed to living in isolation.

"Death Stranding" is a completely new type of action game, where the goal of the player is to reconnect isolated cities and a fragmented society. It is created so that all elements, including the story and gameplay, are bound together by the theme of the "Strand" or connection. As Sam Porter Bridges, you will attempt to bridge the divides in society, and in doing create new bonds or "Strands" with other players around the globe. Through your experience playing the game, I hope you'll come to understand the true importance of forging connections with others.

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