The special release of Until Dawn contains the base game and a voucher for downloading a bonus chapter in the story featuring Matt and Emily. This bonus chapter is integrated with the storyline and takes place shortly after their arrival at the cabin in the mountains, depicting the events as they try to find Emily's lost bag and spend some quality time together. However, their romantic moments are soon shattered with their fears.
Depending on the territory, this game version was available in retail or digital release. In US and Europe, it was available by pre-ordering the game, either as a retail copy or a PS4 digital version. In Australia they have two different retail versions, one which includes the voucher for the bonus chapter. The Japanese version had the bonus chapter included from the start in both retail and digital releases.
The Japanese retail version has certain gore elements censored by turning the screen black with voices and sound effects still playing, leaving the death scene imagination to the player. This was a unique feature for the Japanese market, as there was no version without the bonus chapter.