[UPDATE] Following the publication of this story, a Bethesda representative told GameSpot the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Premium Edition is a special version of the game that will be released only in Europe. It will be available in the United Kingdom, Benelux, and Germany.
The original story follows below.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim may be returning to retail this holiday season. A listing on Amazon’s German website (via Official Xbox Magazine) indicates Bethesda is preparing a Skyrim: Premium Edition for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC for launch in December.
According to the available product information, the Skyrim Premium Edition will include a range of collector’s items, including a map of the game world, a t-shirt, a copy of the Hell City spinoff novel, and various concept art.
No mention was made of downloadable content being included with the Skyrim Premium Edition. Previously released add-ons for the role-playing game include the Dawnguard and Hearthfire expansions, both of which have seen release for Xbox 360 and PC, but not PlayStation 3.
The Skyrim Premium Edition is listed at “59.99, or about $77.
Bethesda has not made any announcements regarding a new version of Skyrim, and the publisher was not immediately available for comment at press time.