Future Press reissued an expanded version of its popular official Bloodborne strategy guidebook earlier this month, and it looks like it could be on the verge of selling out, with Amazon’s delivery window stretching to November 19 at the time of writing (October 22). It’s actually already sold out directly from Future Press, so fans may want to pick it up soon.
Bloodborne Complete Edition Guide clocks in at 744 pages, which is roughly 200 pages more than the 2017 Collector’s Edition Guide. This is because the Complete Edition also includes The Old Hunters expansion, which received its own 224-page physical guide in 2015. Along with everything you need to know to 100% the base game and DLC, the guide includes concept art, a deep dive into the lore of Yharna, an interview with director Hidetaka Miyazaki, and a reference index for in-game lore.
Physical guidebooks aren’t common these days, so they sometimes become collector’s items. Previous editions of this guide have some rather ridiculous eBay listings, and it probably won’t be long before this one is marked up, too. But From Software is one of the few game studios that continues to regularly collaborate with book publishers on guides. Future Press published an official guide for the return of Armored Core last year, and thankfully the Armored Core 6 Pilot’s Manual is still available for a normal price. The same can’t be said for the first two volumes in Elden Ring’s Books of Knowledge guidebook series, which have been sold out for months. That said, you can still preorder Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s official guide for a nice discount at Amazon ahead of its October 31 release.
From Software Official Guidebooks (In-stock only)
$54 (was $60)
The guide encompasses everything from beginner tips and tricks to a bestiary containing useful info and lore about enemies. It’ll also give you a walkthrough on how to explore every area in the game, including The Old Hunters DLC.
The text is accompanied by work of From Software’s concept artists, making this the ultimate companion for fans of the game. Even if you don’t need a traditional “guide,” there’s enough here in terms of art and lore to make it a worthy addition to your shelf.
Beyond the walkthrough and accompanying artwork throughout, you’ll get a “bonus chest” with the following content:
The Bloodborne Complete Edition Guide also comes with a “bonus chest” that gets you the following goodies:
- Exclusive interview with Hidetaka Miyazaki
- The Story of Yharnam lore sections
- The Art of The Old Hunters: 20 pages of concept art
- Lore Index with important reference notes on Yharnam
Note: This guidebook is technically called Bloodborne Complete Guide 25th Anniversary Edition. The anniversary it’s referring to is for Future Press. The publisher gave the reissue of Dark Souls Trilogy Compendium the same 25th Anniversary Edition moniker when it released earlier this year. You can buy Dark Souls Trilogy Compendium for $54 (was $60) at Amazon, too.
From Software Art Books
Bloodborne Complete Edition Guide has a ton of official artwork from From Software artists, but for even more, you’ll want to check out Bloodborne Official Artworks, a 256-page paperback published by Udon Entertainment. The publisher has also released a pair of Elden Ring art books and three Dark Souls art books. Several of these books are eligible for Amazon’s buy one, get one free book sale through October 26.
We’ve bolded the titles included in Amazon’s B1G1 50% off sale below, including Elden Ring Official Art Book Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.
From Software Graphic Novels
Bloodborne also has an official graphic novel adaptation with six volumes. You can pick up the first three volumes in box set format for $30 at Amazon or Target. Volumes 4-6 will be bundled in a box set next year. Both sets are eligible for Target’s B1G1 50% off books promotion through October 26.
B1G1 50% off Bloodborne Box Sets at Target
From Software’s Dark Souls series also has an official graphic novel adaptation as well as a recently released manga. Speaking of From Software manga, Elden Ring has a manga adaptation, too, but it’s decidedly different from the game, as it’s a comedy.
We’ve bolded the From Software graphic novels and manga eligible for Amazon’s B1G1 50% off book sales this week.
Bloodborne Graphic Novels at Amazon
Dark Souls Graphic Novels & Manga at Amazon
Elden Ring Manga at Amazon
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