Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Editions Breakdown

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (Standard Edition)

The Standard Edition is the base package for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. It contains the core game experience, allowing you to journey through the captivating world of feudal Japan. This edition provides an immersive and expansive open-world environment, immersing players in the captivating storyline. Release date for this edition is November 15th.

Preordering the standard edition at Best Buy unlocks an additional bonus—a free lithograph. This provides a tangible memento of your purchase and adds a unique touch to your gaming experience.

• Available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
• Release date: November 15th
• Price: $69.99
• Available at various retailers

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gold Edition

The Gold Edition offers a comprehensive upgrade, encompassing the core game with additional content. Beyond the base game, the Gold Edition includes a valuable Season Pass, granting access to exclusive content and additional story chapters that unfold after the initial release. Players who preorder will also gain early access to the game, giving them a head start on their adventure.

This edition is perfect for players eager for the complete experience, anticipating all the thrilling encounters and captivating quests that the season pass unlocks.

• Includes the base game + Season Pass
• 3-day early access to players who preorder.
• Price varies depending on platform and retailer (typically around $109.99)

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Ultimate Edition (Digital)

The Ultimate Edition boasts the most comprehensive experience available digitally. This edition includes not only the main game and Season Pass, but also special character packs, additional skill points, and exclusive photo mode filters. These enhancements provide players with a significantly enhanced gameplay experience, tailored for those who crave an enriched version of the story.

• Includes the base game + Season Pass + Sekiryu character and hideout packs.
• Includes 5 skill points and a red dragon filter.
• 3-day early access to players who preorder.
• Available digitally only.
• Price: $129.99

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collector’s Edition

The Collector’s Edition stands out for its physical inclusions, beyond just in-game content. This special edition includes a diorama figure of the game’s dual protagonists, a steelbook, a hardcover artbook, and unique collectible items like a replica tsuba and kakemono. This edition allows players to immerse themselves in the game’s world beyond the screen.

• The most expensive edition, delivering exclusive physical collectibles.
• Includes: diorama figurine, steelbook, artbook, metal tsuba, and lithographs.
• Price: $279.99 (PS5 and Xbox Series X versions)

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preorder Bonus

Preorders unlock an exclusive bonus—a side quest, “Thrown to the Dogs”—accessible in the core game. Further, retailer-specific bonuses exist, such as a free lithograph, or character packs (like Sekiryu for Amazon, and Yasuke for Walmart) when you preorder from respective retailers.

The Art of Assassin’s Creed Shadows Up for Preorder

The Art of Assassin’s Creed Shadows book provides a deep dive into the game’s development. This book unveils the creative process behind the game, from concept art to final renderings, offering insights and detail beyond what you see in the game itself. Two editions are available: a standard and deluxe version.

This is a great addition for fans who want a closer look at the development process and the artistic decisions that shaped the world of the game.

What is Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Assassin’s Creed Shadows takes players to 16th-century Japan, a historical period rarely explored in the series. Featuring both a shinobi assassin and a samurai warrior—Yasuke—players switch between these characters seamlessly. The game features an open world spanning the size of Assassin’s Creed Origins. Combat balances stealth and swordplay, enhancing the gameplay experience.

This game’s unique setting and character interactions, including Naoe and the historical figure Yasuke, present a compelling and engaging storyline.

Other Preorder Guides

For more preorder guides, please refer to the links provided. These guides provide information on upcoming games with different editions, allowing you to discover the various bundles available for each release.