Side-by-side comparison
| What you get | Standard ($69.99) | Digital Deluxe ($89.99) |
|---|---|---|
| Base game | ✅ | ✅ |
| 72-hour early access | — | ✅ (except Switch 2) |
| Official Digital Art Book | — | ✅ |
| 3 Character Outfits (Eren/Mikasa/Armin) | — | ✅ |
| 7 Character Customization Items | — | ✅ |
| Original Equipment Pack (Wings of Freedom) | — | ✅ |
| Starter Item Pack (Veteran Artifact) | — | ✅ |
| Preorder bonus (Earrings) | ✅ | ✅ |
Is the $20 upgrade worth it?
Buy Digital Deluxe if you:
- Want to play 72 hours early — three days before December 10
- Care about character customization and want extra outfit/creator options
- Enjoy in-game art books and collectibles
- Value the named cosmetics and equipment even though their full gameplay value cannot be judged before release
Buy Standard if you:
- Only want the base game and don't care about cosmetics
- Play on Switch 2 — the early-access key is excluded there, removing the biggest Deluxe perk
- Prefer to wait for post-launch reviews before committing
The Switch 2 exception
Important: the Digital Deluxe Edition's 72-hour early access does not apply to the Switch 2 version. If early access is the main reason you are considering Deluxe, that benefit should not be included in your Switch 2 value comparison.
Upgrading later
If you buy Standard and change your mind, a Digital Deluxe Upgrade Pack (without the base game) is planned. Note that Koei Tecmo states the Upgrade Pack does not include the early-access key.
FAQ
Is Digital Deluxe worth it for Attack on Titan 3?
It depends on whether you value the confirmed art book, outfits, equipment, starter pack and eligible 72-hour early access. The full gameplay value of the item packs cannot be verified before release.
What is the difference between Standard and Deluxe?
Deluxe adds the art book, 3 outfits, 7 creator items, an equipment pack, a starter pack and 72-hour early access (except Switch 2).
Can I upgrade from Standard to Deluxe later?
Yes — a Deluxe Upgrade Pack is planned, but it does not include the early-access key.
Which edition should I buy on Switch 2?
Consider Standard, since the Deluxe early-access perk does not apply to the Switch 2 version.
Official source
Koei Tecmo edition breakdown — full Deluxe contents and exclusions.