High On Life 2 gets a Limited Run physical release — but collectors should be cautious

Why this matters: High On Life 2’s physical editions change the launch calculus

This caught my attention because physical releases from Limited Run Games still shape how collectors and completists buy modern games. High On Life 2 launches February 13, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC – and unlike many big-budget titles that quietly skip disc boxes, Limited Run is publishing console physicals, including a $60 standard edition and a $180 Collector’s Edition. That sounds great for fans who want something tangible, but the details matter: preorders for the Collector’s Edition are already closed, Xbox physicals are sold out at LRG, and the Collector’s package isn’t even numbered. Translation for gamers: grab what you can now or accept you might miss out.

• Limited Run is handling physical console editions; PS5 copies still available at retailers, Xbox physical sold out at LRG
• Standard physical: $60 with a preorder visor weapon-skin bonus; Collector’s Edition: $180 (preorders closed)
• Collector’s Edition isn’t numbered and PC buyers get a digital Steam code – this is more merch than true “limited” collector box
• Game Pass on day one and digital availability mean anyone can play at launch even if physicals sell out

Breaking down the physical editions

Here’s the practical breakdown so you can decide quickly. The standard physical edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S is priced at $60 and includes the base game plus a preorder-only weapon skin. PS5 physical copies remain available at major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop – important if you prefer a boxed copy or want resale value later. Xbox physicals, that said, are listed as sold out on Limited Run’s storefront, although the game itself will be available digitally and via Xbox Game Pass on day one.

The Collector’s Edition — a $180 bundle sold directly through Limited Run — includes a physical game, an 8-inch Bounty Hunter statue, an artbook, a tiny finger skateboard, and the soundtrack (with vinyl sold separately). Preorders for that edition closed October 5, 2025. Notably, LRG lists that the Collector’s Edition is not numbered and isn’t part of their numbered collection. That’s a red flag for collectors who equate “Limited Run” with individually numbered runs that appreciate in value.

Why this release matters to gamers — and where to be skeptical

Limited Run has built a business on scarcity and nostalgia: numbered boxes, short preorder windows, and physical extras drive fans to commit early. For High On Life 2, that model is working — but with some caveats. The absence of numbering on the Collector’s Edition undercuts the “limited” narrative and makes the $180 price feel more like a deluxe merch bundle than an investment. The statue and skateboard are cool trinkets, but whether they justify the price depends on how much you care about physical swag versus in-game content.

Also: Game Pass availability changes the equation. If you just want to play on day one, subscribers can jump in without worrying about sold-out boxes. That’s important context — physical scarcity drives collector behavior, but it doesn’t gate access to the game itself.

Practical advice for buyers

• If you want a PS5 physical copy: preorder sooner rather than later from retailers; the $60 edition includes a preorder visor weapon-skin bonus.
• If you’re on Xbox and want a disc: LRG’s store shows Xbox physicals sold out, so check third-party retailers for restocks or buy digital as a backup.
• If you wanted the Collector’s Edition: it’s closed and was LRG-exclusive — your only options now are resellers (expect markups) or waiting for any possible later restock announcements.
• If your priority is to play day one and avoid scalpers: Xbox Game Pass or digital purchase is the safe route.

One more note on value: LRG also has ancillary merch like a vinyl soundtrack and skate deck. These are the sort of add-ons that appeal to fans who want to build a physical shrine to a game’s aesthetic — they’re not for everyone, but they explain why some people will happily pay the premium.

Looking ahead

High On Life 2 landing on Game Pass and in physical form is a sign of the hybrid era we’re in: publishers want the broad reach of subscription and digital, but there’s still a market for tangible, collectible editions. Limited Run’s involvement makes the console boxes accessible to collectors who hate the all-digital future — but the unnumbered Collector’s Edition and quick preorder close show this is a commercial merchandising play as much as it is a true limited collectible.

TL;DR

High On Life 2 comes Feb. 13, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with Game Pass day-one access. Limited Run published the physical console editions — PS5 standard copies are still at retailers for $60 with a preorder skin, Xbox physicals at LRG are sold out, and the $180 Collector’s Edition preorders have closed. If you want a physical box, act fast; if you just want to play, Game Pass or digital purchase is the safest bet.