In an era saturated with open-world soulslike games, “Hell Is Us,” launching on September 4 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, offers a fresh perspective on the action-RPG genre. Its core innovation lies in deeply immersive exploration: players must navigate the world by learning its environments, as there are no maps, waypoints, or quest markers to guide them. This challenging premise is now available for pre-order in various editions.
Editions and Pricing
Physical standard editions for PS5 and Xbox are priced at $60. A Deluxe Edition, costing $80, includes a steelbook case and additional content for PS5. PC versions are notably more affordable, with the standard edition available for $38.49 (originally $50) and the Deluxe Edition for $53.89 (originally $70) via digital storefronts.
Pre-order Bonuses
All editions of “Hell Is Us” come with an exclusive cosmetic item pack. The Deluxe Edition offers further in-game bonuses and grants three-day early access, beginning September 1.
Standard Edition Details
The standard edition provides the full game. Physical copies for PS5 and Xbox Series X are available for those who prefer a boxed version. Digital pre-orders are also accessible on PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Steam.
Deluxe Edition Details
The Hell is Us: Deluxe Edition includes the base game, early access from September 1, an exclusive steelbook case (for physical PS5 versions), a digital soundtrack, a digital art book, and several in-game cosmetic packs (Military Pack, Hollow Walker, and Phol Guard skins for Remi and his drone), along with a secret bonus code. While physical Deluxe Editions appear to be exclusive to PS5, digital Deluxe versions are available across PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam platforms, though they do not include the steelbook.
- Hell Is Us base game
- Exclusive steelbook case (physical PS5 only)
- 3-day early access starting September 1
- Military Pack skins for Remi and drone
- Hollow Walker and Phol Guard skins for Remi
- Hollow Walker and Phol guard skins for drone
- Digital soundtrack
- Digital art book
- A secret code for an unrevealed in-game bonus
Game Premise and Design Philosophy
Set in the early 1990s within the fictional hermit nation of Hadea, players embody Remi, a character returning to his birthplace to uncover his past and locate his parents amidst a land ravaged by a phenomenon known as “the Calamity,” which has unleashed violent creatures. The game deliberately avoids hand-holding, requiring players to actively engage with conversations, gather clues, and deduce their own path forward.
“Some players will thrive on the level of player agency Hell is Us offers, while others will butt their heads against it and quit in frustration,” Dan Ryckert wrote in a GameSpot preview. “I`m leaning toward the former–this is a game filled with bold, confident, deliberate design decisions on the part of Rogue Factor, and it`ll be interesting to see how players react when it releases September 4.”
The game`s bold and confident design decisions by Rogue Factor make its release on September 4 highly anticipated.
For those whose preferences lie outside “Hell Is Us”`s dystopian exploration, other new titles like “Pokemon Legends: Z-A” or “Bluey: The Video Game” are also currently available for pre-order.