Announcing the Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition and Collector’s Edition – Available for Pre-Order Starting Today

Posted on May 23 2013, 8:04am | Author: R* Y | Filed Under: Games

We are proud to announce full details of the Special Edition and Collector's Edition of Grand Theft Auto V - which will be available for worldwide pre-order starting today from participating retailers.

As an additional bonus, those who pre-order any edition of Grand Theft Auto V (including the Special Edition, Collector’s Edition or the standard retail edition) between now and September 17th will get access to pilot the Atomic Blimp in-game vehicle.
 
 
High above the streets of Los Santos floats the Atomic Blimp, hawking Los Santos’ finest tire company (whose products are available in any LS Customs garage). Pre-order now to gain the ability to pilot the most iconic and leisurely aircraft in the Los Santos skies (please note that all pre-orders made before today will also get access to the blimp).
 
The Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition includes:
 
  • Full retail copy of Grand Theft Auto V
     
  • Collectible SteelBook with Exclusive Artwork
    This special SteelBook features double-sided, never-before-seen artwork of Michael, Trevor and Franklin. Custom color and metallic treatments bring out the detail of the artwork created exclusively for this SteelBook.  
     
  • Blueprint Map
    This exclusive, additional 21.5” x 26.75” map displays a blueprint view of Los Santos and Blaine County. Cryptic markings indicate locations for fast cash and other points of interest for the up-and-coming entrepreneur.  
     
  • 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 you 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 Special Edition. Click here for more detail.
 
 
The Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition includes all the contents of Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition as described above 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 Auto Online 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. Click here for more detail.
 
The Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition comes packaged in a premium outer box featuring a foil embossed Grand Theft Auto V logo on the top, 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 GTA, 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.
 
Look for online pre-order links to be updated at www.rockstargames.com/V/preorder starting later today.

 

  • R* Lon May 25 2013, 4:29pm
    Hi everyone, we know that some of you have various questions about participating retailers in your region, how to upgrade your pre-order, and other questions about the content of the Special Edition and Collector’s Edition. We won’t be able to answer absolutely everything, but if you shoot us an email to mouthoff@rockstargames.com, we can certainly have a look to see if we can help and get back to you in a few days’ time. Thanks all
  • DCxMoneyxMurdaz1 day, 19 hours agoReply
    Do you guys think we will get a season pass included with a collectors edition, they released one with max payne's special edition which was Rockstar's only edition for it
    • Cordellisawesome3 days, 23 hours agoReply
      how would I be able to get into the blimp
    • Hey R*, why don't you allow Cash on delivery?
      • SIMZYJS1 week, 1 day agoReply
        Does the collctors edition come with a code or something to activate the dlc or is it already in the game?
        • Stalinwsen1 week, 1 day agoReply
          Hi Rockstar , please tell me if GTA 5 collector edition coming to Ecuador.
          Help me please Thanks
          • 0...1 week, 3 days agoReply
            O grand theft auto 5 collector's edition será lançado no brasil? Estou muito ansioso!
            Obrigado!
            • NCzVoice1 week, 4 days agoReply
              i ment collecters edition lol sry
            • NCzVoice1 week, 4 days agoReply
              can i create a character online if i get the special edition?
              • Kinectthefuture1 week, 4 days agoReply
                Is the pulse headset limited time or is it going to be around for months
                • Yarix971 week, 5 days agoReply
                  Rockstar, please, there's another way to have the snapback cap? Get that cap is my dream from years ago. All collector's edition are pre-ordered here in Italy and unfortunately I can't pre-order from America. Please tell me there's another way to get it :( I need that cap!
                  • Seb71001 week, 2 days agoReply
                    @Yarix97 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Grand-Theft-Auto-V-GTA-5-Limited-Collectors-Los-Santos-New-Era-9fifty-Cap-Hat-/321172494797?pt=UK_VideoGames_Merchandise_RL&hash=item4ac75f59cd ?
                  • XPGAMINGT.V2 days, 10 hours agoReply
                    @Yarix97 ill sell you mine i dnt need it i got c.e coz of custom garage and online niko
                  • ErFresh2 days, 1 hour agoReply
                    @XPGAMINGT.V I'll buy your hat. I have the special edition and all I want from the collectors edition is the hat but I don't wanna pay 70 extra bucks for it.
                • alflex6212 weeks agoReply
                  Rockstar PLEASE tell me a bit info on the collectors edition. could u give a little hint about the classic characters ?! I already pre ordered the Collectors and specifically because of the classic characters. just wanted to know whether or not its gonna be what everyone was expecting...
                  • DoNutsFreak2 weeks, 1 day agoReply
                    Question, Will the collectors edition also have a PS4 version?
                    • SkymanLiberty2 weeks, 2 days agoReply
                      Got my Special Edition today.
                      Can we just make a time machine and go to 9/17 already?
                      • sergios02 weeks, 2 days agoReply
                        I have a question if I have reserved the regular edition but the launch day I make a change in the collector edition I will continue to have access to atomic and all its benefits? that at gamestop to reserve the Collector edition wanted to charge me € 20 more because it was a preserve for users with Blast Gamestop is that normal?
                        • misgek2 weeks, 3 days agoReply
                          please.. i hope to have no modders in the multiplayer anymore
                          • dukejr722 weeks, 3 days agoReply
                            will the Collector’s Edition be one the ps4 or the xbox one PLEASE RESPOND!!!!!!!!
                            • Gary91592 weeks, 1 day agoReply
                              @dukejr72 special and collectors edition are out for pre order for the Xbox 360 and PS3 they havent said anything about it for the PS4 or Xbox One so be patient. I also dont think it is coming out for either of them.
                          • prettyboyswag1432 weeks, 3 days agoReply
                            im getting collectors edition can i play as cj in multiplayer ?
                            • vitor322 weeks, 5 days agoReply
                              Hey R*, GTA V Special Edition go coming in Brazil?
                              • longlaborer2 weeks, 4 days agoReply
                                @vitor32 I would really like to know that too. If they release Collector's Edition and/or Special edition in Brazil, I'd buy it on the fly.
                            • Gary91592 weeks, 6 days agoReply
                              YEA finally pre ordered the collectors addition :) cant wait for ita to come to my house on the 17th :DDDD

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