Pre-Order Bonuses and Launch Promotions
Pre-order bonuses for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu — Lost Explorers' Swords Pack, console discounts, Steam wishlist milestone pricing, and NVIDIA partnership.
Pre-Order Bonus: Lost Explorers' Swords Pack
Pre-ordering The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu before the July 15, 2026 launch includes the Lost Explorers' Swords Pack on supported storefronts. The pack grants two exclusive cosmetic appearances for sword loadouts equipable before your first expedition — appearance-only in pre-release materials, not confirmed stat changes.
Xbox and PlayStation store pages list the sword pack for Standard and Deluxe pre-orders. PC players should verify Steam and Epic Games Store itemized bonuses at checkout; Nacon distribution typically mirrors console pre-order rewards but always confirm live listings the week of purchase.
Deluxe Edition owners also receive the sword pack inside the bundle alongside Temple of Yig, Fortune Hunters characters, and Abyssal Gear cosmetics — see Deluxe Edition for the full $39.99 USD breakdown versus $29.99 USD Standard.
Console and PC Launch Promotions
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S listings offered a ten percent pre-order discount until launch day in supported regions as of June 2026 marketing. Standard Edition digital pricing is $29.99 USD; Deluxe is $39.99 USD before regional tax adjustments.
Steam wishlist Milestone 3 reached 800,000 before launch, unlocking a twenty percent discount on Standard and Deluxe editions through July 29, 2026. Standard drops to $23.99 USD during the promotion. Verify active pricing on the Steam store page; console storefront percentages may differ from PC wishlist rewards.
This wiki tracks bonus contents, not live currency conversions or time-limited regional sales beyond those confirmed in official ACE Team and Nacon communications.
Platforms, Cross-Play, and Technical Partners
Pre-orders are live on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, and Microsoft Store for the July 15, 2026 global release across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S with cross-play and spatial voice chat. Mixed squads do not need matching edition tiers — Deluxe-only characters and Temple of Yig contracts apply only to owners of that content.
Nacon announced an NVIDIA partnership in March 2026 confirming DLSS 4.5 at launch on PC — Super Resolution for all GeForce RTX GPUs and Dynamic Multi Frame Generation on RTX 50 Series cards. Full tuning guidance lives on PC Graphics & DLSS 4.5 and Best Settings.
Hardware planning before pre-order: review System Requirements and practice co-op roles using historical Demo Guide notes if you participated in Steam Next Fest June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do pre-order bonuses expire?
Lost Explorers' Swords Pack is tied to pre-launch orders on official storefronts. Post-launch availability as standalone DLC unconfirmed.
Can I get the sword pack on PC Standard pre-order?
Yes when listed on Steam or Epic pre-order pages. Verify itemized rewards before payment.
Does the 15% Steam discount apply automatically?
Wishlist milestone discounts follow Valve and Nacon checkout rules at launch. Check Steam pricing on July 15, 2026.
Are pre-order bonuses cross-platform?
Cosmetic entitlements bind to the platform account that purchased them. No cross-platform save or DLC transfer announced.
Is there a physical pre-order bonus?
Nacon may offer retail discs in select console regions without guaranteed sword pack parity—confirm box contents on regional store pages.
Video Walkthrough
Watch the official gameplay footage below to see the techniques described in this guide applied in a real expedition.