Middle-earth: Shadow of War released on 10th October in several packages for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Here are the differences!
This article will give you all the information you need to make your choice – which Shadow of War version is for you!
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Let’s take a look at what each one of the 3 versions has to offer.
Standard Edition
If you Pre-ordered, you will get a Legendary Champions War Party and Exclusive Epic Sword of Domination. This is the base version of the game and offers nothing as an extra in terms of additional content (DLC).
You get access to the full game as it was released, but any additional content that is added at a later point, will be unavailable to you, unless it is released for free (like the Forthog Orc-Slayer special DLS.
Silver Edition
If you Pre-ordered, you will get a Legendary Champions War Party and Exclusive Epic Sword of Domination. This edition contains the following bonus content:
- Slaughter Tribe Nemesis Expansion
- Outlaw Tribe Nemesis Expansion
- Silver War Chest
The first two are DLC content, containing a new Tribe with new missions, followers, enemies, abilities, weapons, Fortress and wilderness updates. Also a Mythic Gear Set. The Silver War Chest is a random loot crate, part of the microtransactions system that was implemented to the game. Learn more about the SHADOW OF WAR Game Currencies, Economy and Market Place Explained here
Gold and Definitive Editions
If you get the Gold or the Definitive Edition you will get the following bonus content:
- Slaughter Tribe Nemesis Expansion
- Outlaw Tribe Nemesis Expansion
- The Blade of Galadriel Story Expansion
- The Desolation of Mordor Story Expansion
- Gold War Chest (not for the Definitive Edition)
The Nemesis Expansions contain a new Orc Tribe each as well as new enemies, followers, missions, abilities, weapons, Fortress and wilderness updates, plus a Mythiic Gear Chest. The Story Expansions introduce a new campaign, playable character and new abilities, bonus missions, enemies, allies and more.
The newly announced Definitive Edition is very similar to the Gold Edition. If you have purchased the Gold or Platinum Edition or have the Season Pass, you do not need to get the Definitive Edition. There will be nothing new for you in it.
Additional Notes
WB Games and Monolith are offering a Season Pass and its initial price is just as much as you would pay if you get the Gold Edition. Each stand-alone DLC are available for separate purchase too. Important to note is that at any given time you can upgrade digitally the edition of your game to a higher one – for example, if you have the Standard Edition, you can upgrade to Silver and Gold at any given time (similar to how you were able to upgrade from Shadow of Mordor to its GOTY edition).
When you have made your choice and are ready to begin your adventure, check out the Shadow of War: The DOs and DONTs (Beginners Guide) for some great tips!
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