Is the Deluxe Edition worth it?
Short answer: only if you want the skins. The $20 difference is purely cosmetic — no maps, no weapons, no early access, no gameplay content. Two of the three Deluxe packs don't even arrive until later in 2026.
Exact contents
| Standard — $39.99 | Deluxe — $59.99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base game (full) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pre-order bonus: US Army Boat Crew Uniform | ✅ (pre-order) | ✅ (pre-order) |
| Field Supply: NVA Boat Crew Uniform | — | ✅ at launch |
| Field Supply: ANZAC & NVA | — | 🕐 Q3 2026 |
| Field Supply: Green Berets & Navy SEALs | — | 🕐 Q4 2026 |
| Maps / weapons / modes / early access | Identical — Deluxe adds nothing | |
Sources: Steam store page · PlayStation Store (Deluxe contents + delivery windows) · Xbox Store
Prices & discounts right now
- Pre-order discount −10% on both editions until Aug 13: $35.99 / $53.99 (€35.99/€53.99, £31.49/£49.49).
- PS5 owners of the original HLL get an extra −10% on the Deluxe pre-order (stacks; PSN-account based).
- Xbox version is Xbox Play Anywhere: one purchase covers Xbox Series X|S and the Microsoft Store PC version, with shared progression.
Verdict by player type
- Just want to play at launch: Standard. Every map, weapon and mode is identical.
- Collector / faction-skin enjoyer: Deluxe is $20 for four uniform packs across the year — fine if that's your thing, but note two packs are IOUs (Q3/Q4 2026).
- On the fence: buy Standard now (keeps the pre-order skin), upgrade later — the Field Supplies will sell separately as DLC.
Skins are tied to the store you buy on — they do not cross platforms.
Last verified Aug 8, 2026 (pre-launch store listings). We re-verify at launch.