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Soon it will be time to head back into one of the most beloved fantasy settings ever created. Middle-earth: Shadow of War

see deal Middle-earth: Shadow of War - Xbox One $49.99 on Gamestop

hands-on impressions for an idea of what the game has in store when it releases on August 22 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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If you’re planning to add Shadow of War to your gaming collection, you’re going to want to know about the different editions and preorder bonuses that are available. To that end, we’ve gathered all the information you need to decide which version of the game to get and where to get it. Let’s do this.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Silver Edition

Price: $80 at Gamestop / £69.99 at Amazon (UK)

In addition to the core game, the Silver Edition includes a few in-game bonuses.

Slaughter Tribe Nemesis Expansion

Outlaw Tribe Nemesis Expansion

Silver War Chest

Nemesis Expansions include a new Orc Tribe featuring new enemies, followers, missions, abilities, weapons, Fortress and wilderness updates, and a Mythic Gear Set.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Gold Edition

Price: $100 ($80 with Amazon Prime) / £79.99 at Amazon (UK)



The Gold Edition includes the standard game, plus the following in-game items.

Slaughter Tribe Nemesis Expansion

Outlaw Tribe Nemesis Expansion

The Blade of Galadriel Story Expansion

The Desolation of Mordor Story Expansion

Gold War Chest

Nemesis Expansions include a new Orc Tribe featuring new enemies, followers, missions, abilities, weapons, Fortress and wilderness updates, and a Mythic Gear Set.

Story Expansions introduce a new campaign, playable character & abilities, side missions, enemies, allies & more.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Mithril Edition

Price: $300 at Gamestop / £249.99 at Amazon (UK)

Hardcore Tolkien fans may want to splurge on the Mithril Edition — if they can find it in stock. This GameStop-exclusive edition includes all the digital bonuses found in the Gold Edition, plus an array of physical items. Here’s the full rundown.

Slaughter Tribe Nemesis Expansion

Outlaw Tribe Nemesis Expansion

The Blade of Galadriel Story Expansion

The Desolation of Mordor Story Expansion

Limited Edition 12” Tar-Goroth Balrog vs. Carnan Drake Statue

Collection of Exclusive Lithographs

Premium Case with Magnetic Ring of Power

Exclusive Steelcase

Official Game Music Soundtrack

Cloth Map of Mordor

Tribes Sticker Pack

Gold War Chest

Exclusive Mithril War Chest

Nemesis Expansions include a new Orc Tribe featuring new enemies, followers, missions, abilities, weapons, Fortress and wilderness updates, and a Mythic Gear Set.

Story Expansions introduce a new campaign, playable character & abilities, side missions, enemies, allies & more.

Preorder Bonuses

You don’t have to break the bank on special editions to get extra in-game goodies. Everyone who preorders Middle-earth: Shadow of War will receive the following items.

Legendary Champions War Party

Exclusive Epic Sword of Dominion

Amazon

Standard Edition price: $60 ($48 with Amazon Prime)

Gold Edition price: $100 ($80 with Amazon Prime)

Preorder bonus:

Legendary Champions War Party

Exclusive Epic Sword of Dominion

Best Buy

Standard Edition price: $60 ($48 with Gamers Club Unlocked)

Gold Edition price: $100 ($80 with Gamers Club Unlocked)

Preorder bonus:

Legendary Champions War Party

Exclusive Epic Sword of Dominion

GameStop

Standard Edition price: $60

Silver Edition price: $80

Gold Edition price: $100

Mithril Edition Price: $300

GameStop is also offering an unofficial “My Precious” bundle that comes with the Gold Edition of the game as well as a replica of the One Ring. If you only want the ring, you can buy it separately for $20.

My Precious Bundle Price: $120

Preorder bonus:

Legendary Champions War Party

Exclusive Epic Sword of Dominion

Microsoft Store

Standard Edition price: $60

Silver Edition price: $80

Gold Edition price: $100

Preorder bonus:

Legendary Champions War Party

Exclusive Epic Sword of Dominion

PlayStation Store

Standard Edition price: $60

Silver Edition price: $80

Gold Edition price: $100

Preorder bonus:

Legendary Champions War Party

Exclusive Epic Sword of Dominion

Steam

Standard Edition price: $60

Silver Edition price: $80

Gold Edition price: $100

Preorder bonus:

Legendary Champions War Party

Exclusive Epic Sword of Dominion

Target

Standard Edition price: $60

Gold Edition price: $100

Preorder bonus:

Legendary Champions War Party

Exclusive Epic Sword of Dominion

Walmart

Standard Edition price: $60

Gold Edition price: $100

Preorder bonus: