Software giant Microsoft has announced new details about "Halo 5: Guardian's" official soundtrack. The company said that the popular video game will have a 39-song soundtrack, which will be released on Oct. 30 via online platform and game retailers. The game's soundtrack features four different versions, namely: Digital Edition, Standard CD/LP, Limited Edition, and Clear Vinyl, a report from Gamespot said.
"The standard edition costs $16, while a disc-based version (which also comes with digital tracks) is offered for $25. Microsoft is also releasing the Halo 5 OST on vinyl, exclusively through Hastings, for $25. Lastly, there is a $50 limited edition that comes with two CDs, a vinyl double album, sheet music, and more," the report said.
Listed below are the game's official soundtrack, as reported by Gamespot.
Digital Edition ($15.99):
- Pre-orders are up now on iTunes and Amazon.com
- All pre-orders get instant access to five tracks: "Halo Canticles," "Light Is Green," "Kamchatka," "The Trials," and "Osiris Suite, Act 1"
Standard CD/LP ($24.99):
- Comes with MP3 download card
Clear Vinyl ($24.99 - only available at Hastings!)
- Limited run of only 1,000 copies
- Comes with MP3 download card
Limited Edition ($49.99):
- 2 compact discs
- Vinyl double album
- Blu-ray with 5.1 Surround-Sound edition soundtrack and cinematic exclusive, "The Sprint - Making Halo 5: Guardians"
- The orchestral sheet music of "Jameson Locke" from the recording session at Abby Roads Studios
- Digital download card featuring exclusive bonus tracks
"Considering the amount of gameplay and cinematics in this game, there's plenty of music to enjoy on this soundtrack. There are 39 tracks in total. 343 Industries shared the full soundtrack this week, which is sure to get you excited for the game's release next week," Music Times said.
"As you can hear by going through the tracks of this soundtrack, Halo 5: Guardians won't hold back much in regards to tension, explosiveness and much more. There's definitely a sense of urgency felt throughout the score, so we can't wait to see the story of the game match up with the music," the report said.
