Dark Souls 2 standard, special editions available for pre-order

The Standard, Black Armor and Collector's editions of Dark Souls 2 are now available for pre-order through retailers such as GameStop and Amazon.

Dark Souls 2's standard edition can be pre-ordered for $59.99. The Black Armor Edition, also available for $59.99, will include a metal case for the game and a copy of its official soundtrack. For $119.99, buyers can pick up the Collector's Edition. This version adds an art book, cloth map of the game's world and a 12-inch figurine, in addition to the contents of the Black Armor Edition.

Dark Souls 2 will launch March 11, 2014 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. A Windows PC version is expected "shortly after." For more on the game, check out our preview from Tokyo Game Show 2013.