Back 4 Blood: Everything about the release, early access, and versions

The launch of Back 4 Blood is coming soon. We have all the important information for you that you need to know for the start of the zombie shooter.

Back 4 Blood

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Currently, it is a golden age for gamers, as one major release follows another. The zombie co-op shooter Back 4 Blood is basically at the doorstep. The official release is still a few days away, but early access begins next week.

We have all the important information about the various game versions and the launch dates – as they differ depending on the version.

What is Back 4 Blood? Back 4 Blood is the new zombie co-op shooter from the developers who also created the original Left 4 Dead and Evolve. Cooperative approach and planning are the focus of the game. Those who want to know more about the game will find comprehensive information in these articles:

– Back 4 Blood is really good, but the PvP is a disgrace
– Opinion: Back 4 Blood will be the co-op game of the year, even if it has flaws

For which platforms is Back 4 Blood released? Back 4 Blood will be available for both the current and last console generations. All available platforms are:

PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
PC: Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store

Additionally, Back 4 Blood will be included in the Xbox Game Pass at release.

What game versions are available for Back 4 Blood? In total, there are 3 different versions of Back 4 Blood, each with different contents and prices. Here’s a brief overview of the versions, with the prices from the Steam Store:

Back 4 Blood Standard: The normal version of the game costs 60 € and corresponds to the base game without any bonuses.
Back 4 Blood Deluxe Edition: This version costs 90 € and includes in addition to the base game:
- Season Pass with 3 content drops (DLCs) that bring additional campaigns, new special infected, and characters.
Back 4 Blood Ultimate Edition: This version costs 100 € and includes in addition to the base game:
- Season Pass with 3 content drops (DLCs) that bring additional campaigns, new special infected, and characters.
- 4 “Battle Hardened” skins for some characters.
- Additional cosmetic items in the form of a banner, an emblem, a spray, and a title.

Additionally, pre-orderers – regardless of which version – will receive a special skin pack for their weapons, the “Fort Hope Elite Skin Pack”.

Do you really need the expensive version? No! The DLCs work in a special way in Back 4 Blood. As long as one group member owns the DLCs, all others can also play and experience the new content. So, if you always play with a fixed group, it suffices if one of your teammates buys the DLCs when they come out.

When is the early access? The early access for Back 4 Blood starts 4 days before the official release – at least if you got an ultimate or deluxe edition.

For PlayStation, Xbox, and Windows Store, the early access begins on 07.10.2021 at 1:00 PM our time.
For Steam and the Epic Games Store, early access begins on 07.10.2021 at 5:00 PM our time.

When is the official release? The official release will take place worldwide on October 12. A precise time has not been mentioned yet. As soon as there is a fixed time, we will enter it here.

Will you get Back 4 Blood directly at release? Will you check it out via Game Pass? Or do you have no interest in the game at all?

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.