GTA V: Special Edition To Include Melee Hammer & Blimp

Those who pre-order the Special and Collector Editions of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto V will be rewarded with a number of unique bonuses, such as a melee hammer and even a blimp. Yep, that's right. A blimp. Because nothing quite says "Grand Theft Auto" than floating around in a giant bag of helium, right? Both limited editions, available to pre-order today, will be released on the PS3 and Xbox 360 and are expected to retail in the US for $80, while the collector's edition will cost $150. Those who pre-order will be given exclusive access to an in-game aircraft known as "The Atomic Blimp". Rockstar explained:

"With every pre-order, players gain the ability to pilot the most iconic and leisurely aircraft in the Los Santos skies".

Eagle-eyed fans spotted the blimp in screenshots for the ultra-popular sandbox title, and speculated that it could feature in some capacity. Fans will also be pleased with the return of the melee hammer, which has not featured in a GTA title since Vice City. Other bonuses included in the Special and Collector Editions include: Collectible steel-book with exclusive artwork, featuring custom colour and metallic treatments Blueprint Map; a 21" x 27" map which displays a blueprint view of Los Santos and Blaine County Special Ability Boost: The game's protagonists Michael, Franklin and Trevor each have a unique special ability. With this boost, the special ability bar will generate 25 per cent faster Stunt Plane Trials; gives the player additional aerial challenges spread throughout Los Santos and Blaine County Bonus outfits and tattoos and other outfits to appear in the wardrobes of Michael, Franklin and Trevor Additional Weapons; Ammunation stores offer custom designs for free, including the Pistol .50, the Bullpup Shotgun and the melee Hammer Fans who buy the Collectors Edition will receive all of the above, plus: Security Deposit Bag with Logo Key; "this custom 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" A "New Era 9FIFTY" Snapback Cap, featuring an embroidered Los Santos logo on the front, and a stitched black Rockstar Games logo on the wearer's left side 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 '30s style Hotknife hotrod and the CarbonRS sports bike. In Grand Theft Auto Online, players will get the high-end Khamelion electric car". Whole collection comes packaged in a collectible outer box, "featuring a foil embossed Grand Theft Auto V logo on the top and finished with a matte, scuff-resistant film lamination housing all of the contents". GTA V is set to be released on September 17th. Will you be buying the Special or Collector Editions of GTA V? Let us know in the comment section, below.