Physical Editions of ‘Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania’ Coming August 11 for Switch and PlayStation [Trailer]

Publisher Merge Games and developer Motion Twin are running with the recent Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC by announcing new physical and special editions of the hit roguelike. Launching August 11 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and the Nintendo Switch, the latest iteration of Dead Cells will include the Return to Castlevania DLC, along with all previous downloadable content and updates.

As mentioned, the physical release will come in two flavours. You have the Standard release, which includes reversible retro cover art that calls back to the Nintendo Entertainment System and original PlayStation eras, and the deluxe Signature Edition. The latter of course includes several collectable extras:

• Standard copy of Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania with retro reversible cover unique to the Switch and PlayStation
• Unique Signature Edition outer sleeves
• Alternative disc soundtrack featuring 28 original Castlevania tunes reimagined in a Dead Cells style
• Four enamel pins
• Exclusive art book
• Five snapshot photos souvenirs of the Beheaded in Castlevania
• Lenticular castle card
• Four Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania postcards featuring printed signatures
• Special edition collectors box

As for the specifics, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania includes the original base game for Dead Cells along with downloadable contents “Rise of the Giant,” “The Bad Seed,” “Fatal Falls” and “The Queen and the Sea,” plus 34 more free updates.

Pre-orders for the Signature Edition on both PlayStation and Nintendo Switch are available now from select retailers, including Signature Edition Games.

Dead Cells is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Check out our review of Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania while you wait.