Tripwire Interactive announces that pre-purchases of Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad are now being accepted on Steam in advance of the release of the World War II first-person shooter sequel on August 30. All pre-purchases come with a 10% discount, and they announce further bonuses, saying the Steam Digital Deluxe Edition of Red Orchestra 2 "will include weapon unlocks for RO2, special in-game items for Team Fortress 2, playable characters for Killing Floor and more." They also announce owners of the original Red Orchestra will receive additional exclusive in-game content and 20% off the pre-purchase. Here's the rundown on the bonuses:

Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad - Steam Digital Deluxe Edition

• Day 1 Unlock of the Elite Assault Weapons (MKb 42(H) and AVT-40)
• Day 1 Unlock of the Semi Auto Sniper Weapons (SVT-40 and G 41(W))
• 2 playable characters for Killing Floor - WW2 Russian and German Soldier re-enactors unlocked in KF the moment you purchase
• Team Fortress 2 items - RO2 German helmet and Russian "Pilotka" hat ("vintage" if bought during pre-purchase)
• Access to the final phase of the closed beta

Pre-purchase Discount: 10% off both versions (20% off if you own the original Red Orchestra)

Bonuses for owners of Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45:

• An extra 10% discount during pre-purchase for a total of 20% off
• Unlock the Kar98 and Mosin rifle bayonets on day 1
• Special in-game item - show everyone your loyalty to Red Orchestra with the exclusive Russian Guards Badge/German Close Combat Badge