Get a special blimp by pre-ordering the game or its special editions

May 23, 2013 12:52 GMT  ·  By

Grand Theft Auto 5 has just received the first details about its Special and Collector's Editions, as well as a new pre-order bonus that consists in the ability to fly a custom Atomic Blimp over the city of Los Santos.

Grand Theft Auto V is set to appear on September 17 for the PS3 and Xbox 360 platforms, and developer Rockstar has confirmed a variety of details in the last few months.

Now, the studio has revealed the game's pre-order bonus, which consists of access to the Atomic Blimp, a special air vessel that can be flown around Los Santos.

Besides the bonus, the studio has also confirmed that GTA V will get a Special Edition and a Collector's Edition, which both include plenty of in-game and real-life bonuses.

Check out the contents of the Grand Theft Auto 5 Special Edition below, via the Rockstar Newswire.

- Full retail copy of Grand Theft Auto V - Collectible SteelBook with Exclusive Artwork: This special SteelBook features double-sided, never-before-seen artwork of Michael, Trevor and Franklin. Custom color and metallic treatments bring out the detail of the artwork created exclusively for this SteelBook. - Blueprint Map: This exclusive, additional 21.5” x 26.75” map displays a blueprint view of Los Santos and Blaine County. Cryptic markings indicate locations for fast cash and other points of interest for the up-and-coming entrepreneur. - Special Ability Boost: Michael, Franklin and Trevor each have a unique special ability. With this boost, the special ability bar will generate 25% faster. - Stunt Plane Trials: Single player Stunt Plane Trials let you take on additional aerial challenges spread throughout Los Santos and Blaine County. - Bonus Outfits, Tattoos and More: Michael, Franklin and Trevor get bonus outfits in their wardrobes, character specific tattoos at tattoo parlors, and special deals from shopkeepers across Los Santos and Blaine County. - Additional Weapons: When visiting Ammunation stores in single player, merchants will have special weapons in their inventory available for free: the Pistol .50, Bullpup Shotgun and melee Hammer.

For true fans of the franchise, there's also the Grand Theft Auto 5 Collector's Edition, which includes the things from the Special version plus the following items:

- Grand Theft Auto V Security Deposit Bag with Logo Key: Inspired by the heists in Grand Theft Auto V, this custom 10.75” x 8.5” money bag features a pop-up style lock and laser cut logo key to secure important items. The reverse side features a pressed Rockstar Games logo on the security mount with a framed ID window. - Grand Theft Auto V New Era 9FIFTY Snapback Cap: This exclusive New Era 9FIFTY cap features an embroidered Los Santos logo on the front, a stitched, black Rockstar Games logo on the wearer’s left side, a Grand Theft Auto ‘V’ logo applique on the opposite side, and snapback closure for an adjustable fit. - Custom Characters for Grand Theft Auto Online: Get classic Grand Theft Auto characters to use within the Grand Theft Auto Online Character Creation System. - Unique Vehicles and Garage Property: Players will instantly receive a garage to store custom vehicles. In single player, the garage will be stocked with the 1930’s style Hotknife hotrod and the CarbonRS sports bike. In Grand Theft Auto Online, players will get the high-end Khamelion electric car.

The Atomic Blimp pre-order bonus is available for all versions of Grand Theft Auto 5. The GTA 5 Special Edition costs $79.99/€79.99 while the Collector's Edition costs $149.99/€149.99.

Check out a few images with the different versions of the game below.

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