What the Digital Deluxe edition actually includes

Ghost of Yotei ships in three flavors: Standard ($69.99), Digital Deluxe ($79.99), and a Collector’s Edition ($249.99). The Digital Deluxe tier adds a set of in‑game items on top of the base game:

  • The Snake armor set
  • A deluxe dye for your starting armor
  • A unique horse color and a matching saddle dye
  • A Gold sword kit
  • An in‑game charm
  • Traveler’s Maps with an early unlock

You can buy the Digital Deluxe bundle outright or purchase the $10 upgrade after you own the Standard edition on the PlayStation Store.

Does any of this change gameplay?

Almost everything in Digital Deluxe is cosmetic. The notable exception is the Traveler’s Maps early unlock and the included charm:

  • Traveler’s Maps (early unlock): These help you locate world statues used to upgrade skills. The maps are available to all players later; the Deluxe edition just gives you access earlier.
  • Charm: You get one extra charm at the start. The game includes many charms you’ll collect by playing, so this is a small early nudge rather than a permanent advantage.

The deluxe horse is visual only. Horses don’t have stat differences, and your naming choice is cosmetic as well.

Edition differences and price at a glance

Edition Price What you get Notes
Standard $69.99 Base game You can add the Deluxe upgrade later for $10.
Digital Deluxe $79.99 Base game + Snake armor, armor dye, deluxe horse and saddle dye, Gold sword kit, charm, Traveler’s Maps (early unlock) Digital purchase only.
Collector’s Edition $249.99 Digital Deluxe content plus physical items: Ghost mask, sash, tsuba, papercraft ginkgo tree, art cards, Zeni Hajiki coin game and pouch Sold via PlayStation Direct; game is a digital download.

Can you upgrade later — and does it work with the disc?

Yes. If you start with Standard, the PlayStation Store offers a $10 Digital Deluxe upgrade. That applies whether you own the digital version or play from the physical disc. If you upgrade while using the disc, you still need the disc inserted to launch the game; the upgrade simply adds the Deluxe digital items to your profile.

Is the Digital Deluxe worth the extra $10?

It depends on what you value during the first few hours:

  • Buy Digital Deluxe if you want the Snake armor look from the start, care about visual customization, and like the idea of early access to Traveler’s Maps to streamline exploration and skill upgrades.
  • Stick with Standard if cosmetics don’t matter to you or you prefer discovering points of interest on your own. You aren’t missing core content, and you can always add the $10 upgrade later if you change your mind.

The gameplay impact of the bundle is modest. The early map unlock can accelerate progression by pointing you straight to upgrade statues sooner, but those upgrades and map aids are accessible through normal play. Nothing in the bundle is exclusive forever.

About that horse (and other cosmetics)

Whether you pick a white, black, or dapple horse — or use the Deluxe horse color — your choice is purely cosmetic. There’s no speed or stamina difference, and saddles and dyes are aesthetic swaps. The same goes for armor dyes and the Gold sword kit; they change presentation, not stats.

Who should consider the Collector’s Edition?

The Collector’s Edition is for fans who want physical memorabilia and don’t mind a high price. It includes the Digital Deluxe content plus display pieces like Atsu’s mask and tsuba, a sash printed with the Yotei Six, art cards, a papercraft ginkgo tree, and a Zeni Hajiki coin game with pouch. There’s no additional in‑game content beyond what Digital Deluxe already provides.

If you’re on the fence, the Standard edition is the safest buy. You’ll have the exact same game and can tack on the $10 upgrade at any time if you decide the cosmetics or early maps are worth it. That flexibility makes waiting an easy call unless you already know you want the Snake armor look on day one.