5 Reasons to Pre-Order Elden Ring & 4 Reasons to Wait

The Elden Ring release date is close which means some Xbox, PlayStation, and PC owners might want to pre-order a copy of the game. There are some great reasons to buy Elden Ring right now but, there are also some great reasons to put your wallet away and wait.

Elden Ring is headed to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The game supports Smart Delivery on Microsoft’s Xbox consoles as well as a free upgrade to the PS5 version for players who purchase the PS4 version of the game.

The Elden Ring release date is scheduled for February 25th. The game has gone gold and the developer is already working on a day one patch which means we probably won’t see any further delays.

There are several Elden Ring editions to choose from. There’s a standard edition, a Digital Deluxe edition, a Collector’s Edition, and a Premium Collector’s Edition. Each has a different set of bonuses and each version has a different price point.

Now that we’ve got hands-on impressions, trailers, screenshots, and an assortment of information about the game’s mechanics, you might be thinking about buying a copy. If you’re struggling with the decision, you’re in the right place.

In this guide we’ll take you through the best reasons to pre-order Elden Ring right now as well as the best reasons to hang back and wait a few more days. Some of you might even want to skip a pre-order and wait until after the game comes out to buy your copy.

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