US, November 19, 2009 - Earlier today we reported on</B> the details of additional and downloadable Resident Evil 5 content being made available in Japan. Capcom has updated that info with information regarding the American release of these additions and the news that it will be available as a box copy as well. So far we know that the content includes:

The Lost in Nightmares Episode (500 yen/400 MSP): This includes the previously announced new episode that pairs RE5 hero Chris Redfield with RE series veteran Jill Valentine. Famitsu confirms a one hour gameplay time for the episode as well as a frightening new enemy who haunts the halls underneath Spencer's mansion. Also included in the pack are EX figures and two characters for use in Mercenaries mode.

Sheva will be getting a new red hooded "Folklore" outfit.

Costume Pack 1 (200 yen/160 MSP): This includes two costumes, EX figures, and two characters for Mercenaries.

Unannounced New Episode (500 yen/400 MSP): That's right, Lost in Nightmares isn't the only additional episode! Sadly, Famitsu doesn't have any details on this additional scenario. As with the Lost in Nightmares DLC, it will include EX figures and two characters for Mercenaries mode.

Costume Pack 2 (200 yen/160 MSP): Like Costume Pack 1, this includes two costumes, EX figures, and two Mercenaries characters.

Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition will include the two new downloadable episodes, a host of new costumes, and the mode titles "Mercenaries Reunion" which features "eight new playable characters and weapon load outs."

The Gold Edition will be available on disc in The States for PS3 and Xbox 360 for $49.99. Some of the content on Xbox 360 will be downloadable through tokens that are packaged with the disc. Famitsu had the Japanese released listed for some time in March, so we can hope that America will get the extra content around the same time.