Since Ubisoft released the originalAssassin’s Creed, there has been a plethora of special editions of every entry. As a fan who adores the franchise, I find it pretty expensive to pick up all the editions, andAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis no exception.
When Ubisoft revealedAssassin’s Creed Shadows, it was ready to go with the game’s special editions. Within minutes, you could find every digital edition and start seeking out the physical ones if you knew where to look. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has a habit of making exclusive deals with specific retailers, meaning you need to buy a few copies of the game to collect every edition.
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All Assassin’s Creed Shadows editions and preorder bonuses
Below is a complete, updated list of everyAssassin’s Creed Shadowsedition, including preorder bonuses and where to get them. Note that all editions are available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, except the Collector’s Edition, which has no Xbox version.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Standard Edition (physical and digital)
The Standard Edition ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis the base game and nothing more. Below is its complete list of features, including preorder bonuses:
WhileAssassin’s Creed Shadows’preorder bonuses were originally unknown, they’ve since surfaced upon the game officially landing on digital storefronts. Purchasing its Standard Edition will give you the base game, the Claws of Awaji expansion once it releases, and the Thrown to the Dogs bonus quest.
This is the edition to get if you’re indifferent toward extra cosmetics or don’t want extra mastery points. The issue is that you’ll be spending as much on this version of the game as on one that comes with a free steelbook. However, if you have a digital-only console, it’s the cheapest version available at $69.99/£69.99 on all digital storefronts.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Standard Edition with Free Steelbook (physical-only)
One of the best physical editions ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows‘ Standard Edition is available with a free steelbook case. It costs about the same as the digital-only Standard Edition once you take shipping into account, but you get a shiny steelbook to add to your collection. Normally, you’d only be able to get this with Collector’s Edition, but this is a solid exception.
This isn’t something I’d usually check out because of the steelbook, despite it being a retailer exclusive. If you’re interested in getting something you’d normally get with Collector’s Edition but don’t want to spend too much extra, it will cost you £56.95 fromThe Game Collectionin the UK. If you’re in the US, you can use storefronts likeTargetand Walmart to get it for $69.99.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Special Edition (physical-only)
The Special Edition ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis the same price as the Standard Edition if you exclude shipping costs. However, unlike Standard Edition, you’ll receive a physical boxed copy alongside its preorder bonus quest, Thrown to the Dogs, and the Yasuke Sekiryu Character Pack. This pack contains an exclusive gear set, mount, trinket, and weapon.
This edition is exclusive toGAMEin the UK and costs £64.99. If you’re in the US, you’ve gotWalmartto help you out. you may also get these bonuses in the Ultimate and Collector’s Editions.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Limited Edition (physical-only)
The Limited Edition ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis Amazon’s exclusive version of the game. It contains everything the Special Edition does, except its Sekiryu Character Pack is for Naoe, not Yasuke. As with the Special Edition, this character pack is also available in the Ultimate and Collector’s Editions.
The Limited Edition costs $69.99/£64.99 and is widely available on your regional version ofAmazon. It is probably the best value-for-money pick on the list.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gold Edition (physical and digital)
The Gold Edition ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis where things start to get interesting. It packs in the base game, the preorder bonus quest, three days of early access, and the game’s season pass. That season pass entitles you to two upcoming expansions and another exclusive mission.
It isn’t available on any storefronts anymore, however.While it was originally exclusive to digital storefronts like Amazon, you’ll have a hard time finding it now. This unavailability originated from a series ofdelaysAssassin’s Creed Shadowsexperienced, causing Ubisoft to tweak some of these editions, their pricing, and features. If you previously preorderedAssassin’s Creed Shadows’Gold Edition, Ubisoft cancelled the order, letting you choose another version instead.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Deluxe Edition (digital-only)
Next up isAssassin’s Creed Shadows’Digital Deluxe Edition, available for $89.99 or $19.99 a month through a Ubisoft+ subscription. Below is every item included inAssassin’s Creed Shadows’Ultimate Edition:
Previously, the closest thing toAssassin’s Creed Shadows’Digital Deluxe Edition was Ultimate Edition, a slightly more expensive version containing a season pass, three days of early access, and a few of the features listed above. However, it has since changed to Digital Deluxe, reducing its price and replacing these features with guaranteed expansion pack access, the Sekiryu packs, and some mastery points.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collector’s Edition (physical-only)
The Collector’s Edition ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis a thing of beauty. It includes everything in the Digital Deluxe Edition and more. It’s also the only way to get a boxed version of that edition and a host of physical goodies. These are as follows.
This edition is the most expensive, costing £239.99 from UK retailer GAME and $229.99 fromGameStopin the US. You can also view it in more detail throughUbisoft’s storefrontfor more information.
