Highlights
- Blasphemous 2 released as a highly acclaimed indie game in 2023, but did not receive any nominations at The Game Awards.
- A limited collector's edition of Blasphemous 2 will be released, featuring various collectible items and artwork for fans to enjoy.
- Pre-orders for the collector's edition are available now, with a release window set for spring 2024.
Blasphemous 2 released this past summer as a wonderful 2D Soulslike Metroidvania, if not a terrific dark fantasy sequel that improved upon its predecessor in nearly every way imaginable. Blasphemous 2 was one of the best indie games of 2023 and one of few games to stick to its 2023 release window with perseverance. Unfortunately, it did not manage to secure any nominations at The Game Awards this year.
Right now, there’s no news on whether Blasphemous 2 will receive any DLCs like its predecessor, but what has been announced recently is a sweet treat for devoted fans of the game, let alone anyone who hasn’t been able to get their hands on the sequel yet. Blasphemous 2 will be receiving a limited collector’s edition in the near future from Selecta Play, The Game Kitchen, and Team 17, which includes:
- Collector’s edition box.
- Steelbook display case.
- Standard video game.
- Instruction manual.
- BSO Collector’s Edition.
- Game guide.
- Marca del Martirio.
- Art cards set.
- Certificate of authenticity.
- Album of illustrations.
- Thank You letter.
- Collector’s CD cover.
Blasphemous 2’s Dog is Both Wholesome and Heartbreaking
Blasphemous features an adorable dog NPC in Albero and its return in the sequel is as endearing and nostalgic as it is tragic and solemn.
Blasphemous 2’s Limited Collector’s Edition Contents Explained
Blasphemous 2’s Limited Collector’s Edition Celebrates the Game’s Best Features
Blasphemous 2’s limited collector’s edition suggests that not a whole lot of them will be available and that pre-orders may sell out quickly depending on what their demand looks like. Regardless, its contents are all celebratory of the work that the developers put into the indie game with a lot of the standard fare fans would find in most other collector’s editions.
The entire goodie package comes in a collector’s edition box with a premium finish sporting unique key artwork. The steelbook display case is decidedly sparse, featuring the game’s title and an ornate mark of martyrdom insignia atop a black background.
Included is what appears to be a physical copy of the game itself, which may have been an obvious inclusion a year or so ago but is now becoming less frequent, such as how God of War Ragnarok ’s collector’s and Jotnar editions came without physical discs , opting instead for digital copies.
An instruction manual is included that was created by the developers, as well as a game guide that features over 60 pages. Likewise, two CDs of music composed by Carlos Viola for Blasphemous 2’s official soundtrack accompany a collector’s CD cover and an exclusive digital download code for the OST.
Then, an art cards set with three new illustrations pairs well with a Marca del Martirio metal coin and an art book with more than 60 pages. Finally, the limited collector’s edition has a Thank You letter penned by The Game Kitchen for fans, as well as a certificate of authenticity for the whole bundle.
There isn’t currently a concrete release date for the collector’s edition, only a window of spring 2024, but pre-orders are live now for fans eager to reserve theirs. Spring 2024 puts this limited collector’s edition a little bit out of the way, but it’s possible that it drops around the time that a DLC may be announced.
At least, it wasn’t previously known. An Amazon listing for Blasphemous 2 ’s limited collector’s edition on Nintendo Switch now states that it will be released on April 30, 2024, though there hasn’t been an official confirmation of whether this is true for the PS5 release or other retailers as of yet.
It’s only likely that Blasphemous 2 gets DLC since the original game did, and only time will tell if the limited collector’s edition’s release window is conveniently timed or simply a great way for players to cherish the game with physical goodies. The fact that this physical collector’s edition will be available for both Nintendo Switch and PS5 is icing on the cake, though it’s unfortunate it won’t be available for Xbox.
Blasphemous 2
The Game Kitchen's sequel to 2019's Blasphemous takes place exactly after the events of that game's DLC. The Penitent One has to traverse an entirely new world filled with intimidating monsters that not only pack an incredible punch but are also horrifying. A side-scrolling Metroidvania with Soulslike combat, Blasphemous 2 walks the line between action and horror.
- Platform(s)
- PC , PS5 , Switch , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
- Released
- August 24, 2023
- Developer(s)
- The Game Kitchen
- Publisher(s)
- Team17
- Genre(s)
- Soulslike , Metroidvania , Platformer
