Stray is getting a physical edition in September

As well as an exclusive edition from iam8bit

One of the most intriguing games of the summer is an adventure starring a cat — being, well, a cat — in a human-less city. Stray releases digitally for PS4, PS5, and PC on July 19, but if you’re looking to pick up a physical copy, that’s coming later. You’ve got two options.

The most basic physical edition of Stray on PS4/PS5 is due on September 20, for $40, and there’s also an iam8bit exclusive edition for $45 that’s shipping in Q4 2022.

According to iam8bit, pre-orders for the standard retail edition of Stray will “,” so keep an eye on your preferred retailer. The exclusive edition, however, with no deadline to worry about yet — it’s an “open pre-order.”

Here’s what comes in the (slightly pricier) box:

Stray‘s exclusive edition has a matte black sleeve, a 14.4″ x 24″ poster featuring our inquisitive hero, a “fuzzy, pettable” chenille patch, and six art cards.

Something else to keep in mind: digital copies will normally cost $30 (though there’s currently a 10 percent off discount on ), and Stray will also be playable at no extra cost on PS4/PS5 if you’re subscribed to .

I’m glad the wait isn’t too long for the physical version, as that can be a frequent concern. Best case, maybe you can check out the game with PS Plus Extra to see if it’s worth adding to your shelf, without needing to fully double-dip (or wait until September).

Annapurna Interactive and BlueTwelve Studio recently posted a “,” if you’re curious to see a bit more about the game and its world. This knocking-stuff-over tweet is also another biggie — I feel like it sums up the game’s whole vibe.

knock things over as a cat

— Annapurna Interactive (@A_i)