Resident Evil Requiem Pre-Order Discount: 18% Off Before Launch

Resident Evil fans eagerly anticipating the release of Resident Evil Requiem on February 27 have a reason to celebrate early. Green Man Gaming is offering an 18% discount on both the Standard and Deluxe editions of the game, despite its release still being several weeks away.

This early discount is particularly noteworthy, as brand new games typically don't receive price reductions for at least a few weeks or months after launch. The Standard Edition, normally priced at $69.99, is now available for $57.39, while the Deluxe Edition has dropped from $79.99 to $65.59.

One significant advantage of purchasing through Green Man Gaming is that buyers receive a Steam key with their purchase. This means you can redeem the game directly to your Steam account immediately after purchase, ensuring you're ready to play on day one without any additional steps.

The Deluxe Edition offers substantial additional content for those willing to pay the premium. It includes five exclusive costumes, two visual filters to customize your gameplay experience, and four weapon skins, including the Apocalypse skin for the S&S M232 firearm. The edition also features two charms and the Raccoon City Classic audio pack, which likely includes nostalgic sound effects and music from previous games in the series.

Both editions come with a pre-order bonus: the Apocalypse costume for Grace, one of the game's characters. This bonus is automatically included regardless of which edition you choose to purchase.

This early discount strategy by Green Man Gaming could signal a shift in how digital game retailers approach pre-orders, potentially offering more value to consumers who commit to purchasing games before release. It's a welcome change from the traditional model where pre-orders often come with minimal bonuses beyond in-game cosmetic items.

For those planning to play Resident Evil Requiem on launch day, this discount represents a significant saving of approximately $12-14 depending on the edition chosen. Given that Resident Evil games typically offer 15-20 hours of campaign content plus additional replay value through different difficulty levels and unlockables, this discount effectively reduces the cost per hour of entertainment.

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Source: Green Man Gaming