It’s a mystery box

There’s a certain allure behind mystery boxes. What’s in them? It could be anything. It could even be a boat; you know how much we’ve always wanted one of those.

Well, Microsoft’s offering a mystery box of its own today for pre-order, and it’s in the form of a$250 limited collector’s editionofHalo 5: Guardians. There’s probably not a boat inside it, but it’s $150 more expensive than the limited edition, and Microsoft only says it includes “everything in the limited edition, as well as additional content such as a commemorative numbered statue.”

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The timing of the announcement of these pre-orders is highly strategic, as theHalo 5: Guardiansbeta opens todayfor owners ofThe Master Chief Collection. However, given all the problems thatMaster Chief Collectionsuffered, it’s probably not a great idea to plunk down cash for a game that’s almost a year away from release. But, if you’re willing to do that, Microsoft will happily take it.

Halo 5: Guardians Pre-Order Details Released, Multiplayer Beta Starts Today[Xbox Wire]

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.