The "Day Zero Edition" also comes with two bonus weapons and the Advanced Arsenal, which includes the bullet brass exoskeleton and a bonus directed energy weapon, the Quantum EM1." This had many players scrambling to pre-order the game as it promised to not only give them weapon and experience bonuses that would put them at an advantage in the multi-player, they would also have a full day's head start and get to play the game before most people. Additionally, "Day Zero Edition" owners will be able to earn double XP throughout the early access period. Here are a few examples of the most overhyped preorder bonuses in gaming.Īccording to the official Activision blog, the "Day Zero Edition" "gives players access to the game a day early. Unfortunately, these bonuses are also sometimes unable to live up to consumer expectations. This exclusive content or merchandise could give people who wouldn't otherwise commit to an unreleased game a reason to think twice. Publishers know this, and one of the ways they try to entice fans is by offering pre-order bonuses. In truth, there's little reason not to simply wait until the game is out before making a purchase. Fans had every reason to believe that the game was going to change the industry, but the product they pre-ordered ended up being an incomplete mess which ended up severely damaging the developer's reputation. The release of " Cyberpunk 2077" is a prime example of this. There could be bugs, server issues, or any number of other problems that make the game unplayable.
Prospective buyers can never be sure what condition the game will be released in. Pre-ordering these games can be a risky proposition, though. Cinematic trailers flood the internet and all kinds of bold claims get bandied about, promising new titles will do things no game has ever done before. The hype for upcoming games can be intoxicating.