Deep Rock Galactic Special Edition Release Date for PS5

Deep Rock Galactic Special Edition Release Date for PS5
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Need to know the release date for Deep Rock Galactic Special Edition on PlayStation 5? Dive into the unknown as a miner employed by Deep Rock Galactic, and try to survive the horrors of Hoxxes IV while collecting the right materials.

The game was initially released in 2020 to critical acclaim and has been brought out to all consoles since. Praised for its atmosphere and team-based mechanics, it’s easy to see why players are excited for the Special Edition. It’s one of the best co-op games on Xbox. Check out if the game is crossplay capable before picking it up on another console. However, if you need to know the Special Edition release date, you’ve come to the right place.

Release Date for Deep Rock Galactic Special Edition

The Special Edition of Deep Rock Galactic for PS5 releases on Friday, November 17, 2023. The Special Edition of the game is the first physical release of the game for PlayStation 5. The game was released for the PS5 and PS4 in January of 2022, however, it was digital only.

The game will be available for $39.99 at select retailers.

The Special Edition comes with not only the base game but plenty of other goodies for those who purchase it. Let’s check out what the Special Edition comes with.

What’s in the Special Edition of Deep Rock Galactic

The Deep Rock Galactic Special Edition for PS5, and its bonus content and merch.
Image via Ghost Ship Games

The Deep Rock Galactic Special Edition comes with a great selection of merch for fans besides the base game. Here’s what you can get with the copy:

  • Four premium art cards
  • Double-sided fold out poster
  • Welcome letter from Mission Control

You will also get both the Dark Future Pack and MegaCorp Pack DLC content packs with each purchase of the Special Edition. This lets you enjoy some of the DLC without paying extra.

Gameplay

Deep Rock Galactic lets you explore the underground cave systems of Hoxxes IV, along with up to three friends. Play as one of the badass space dwarves whose job is to mine materials from the planet while trying to survive the dangerous terrain, and even more dangerous wildlife.

Descend into the procedurally-generated caves to dig for valuable resources. You and your fellow miners will have to take on endless hordes of alien monsters in a first-person shooter style if you want to survive. Along with choosing your weapons, you’ll also be able to choose from one of four customizable classes. Teamwork is essential for this 1-4 player co-op FPS.

All the gameplay fans love will be available with the Special Edition of Deep Rock Galactic.

Modes

There are eight different game modes players can enjoy in Deep Rock Galactic:

  • Mining Expedition
  • Egg Hunt
  • On-site Refining
  • Salvage Operation
  • Point Extraction
  • Escort Duty
  • Elimination
  • Industrial Sabotage

All of these modes provide a diverse gameplay experience in this already standout title. From the treacherous missions for mining to the hordes of enemies you’ll face in Elimination, Ghost Ship Games has packed the Special Edition full of content for fans.

That’s everything you need to know about the release date for Deep Rock Galactic Special Edition. Be sure to check out our hub page for Deep Rock Galactic for all the updates you need.