Media Molecule has also tasked "18 extraordinary people" with creating custom levels for the GOTY, "to give our new fans a taste of the over 1,000,000 user-generated levels."

Eight of LittleBigPlanet's previously-released downloadable content packs will be included, providing the perfect jumping-on point for aspiring Sackboys and Sackgirls.

• Metal Gear Solid Level Pack - featuring the "Paintinator" paintball gun
• Metal Gear Solid Costumes
• Monsters Costumes
• Monsters Pack
• History Costumes
• History Pack
• Animals Costumes

As a bonus, a limited number of copies will contain a voucher code granting access to the beta for ModNation Racers, United Front's customisation-heavy cartoony PS3 racer.

LittleBigPlanet - Game of the Year Edition will be released on September 8 for $59.99.