Microsoft Game Studios has announced that Bioware’s highly anticipated Xbox RPG Jade Empire will be released on April 14 in North America. The publisher also noted that a limited edition version of the game will be available for gamers who pre-order the title. It’s important to note that the limited edition version will retail for the same price as the regular edition, which is $49.99USD.

Microsoft Game Studios also confirmed that it will release a Limited Edition of Jade Empire that will feature a bonus character, a bonus fighting style and a behind-the-scenes “making of ” video feature on DVD produced by G4 – video game television. The bonus character, Monk Zeng, has the ability to channel his Chi, or spiritual energy, to fuel powerful magic attacks that manipulate both elemental and spiritual forces. Monk Zeng can equip himself with a special weapon called the monk spade, a deadly weapon useful for slashing foes at a distance and finishing them with lethal follow-up attacks.

Check out the game’s official website for more info pertaining to the title.