After a flurry of controversies, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now about to be launched very soon. Be it the inclusion of Yasuke as one of the main protagonist of the game or the delay from the original release date, the game has already faced huge backlashes. However, these controversies never managed to stop this long-hailed franchise as the game is going to be released on March 20, 2025.
After the initial delay, references to the game’s various editions were removed by Steam, Xbox, and the PlayStation Store, which substituted a wishlist option for the pre-order option. The first expansion of the game, which players previously had to pay for, is now included with all pre-orders for free. This could be the result of a reorganization of the contents contained in each edition of the game. According to the original plan, this is what to anticipate.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: All Editions and Prices
There will be a few different editions of Shadows available, as is the case with other Ubisoft games. Even though the price of the editions is constantly up for dispute, players who intend to grind for months on end will find the material in the higher-tier versions to be worth it. Here are all the available editions and the content:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Standard Edition ($69.99)
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Digital Deluxe Edition ($89.99)
- Base game
- Sekiryu Dual Pack
-Sekiryu Gear Set for both Naoe and Yasuke
– Eye of the Dragon Katana
– Claw of the Dragon Long Katana
– Sekiryu Beast Mount
– Dragon Tooth Trinket
– Sekiryu Wagasa
– Sekiryu Tapestry
– Sekiryu Mask
– Sekiryu Mizubachi
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collector’s Edition ($299.99)
- Base Game
- All the other content same as the Digital Deluxe Edition
- Physical Content
-Steelbook
-World map
-Naoe and Yasuke figurines
-Naoe’s life-sized Katana Tsuba
-Wall Creed Scroll
-76-paged collector’s artbook
-2 sumi-e lithographs
The Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions are currently available for pre-order on Ubisoft’s website or through the marketplace on your system (Steam, PlayStation Store, etc.). Nevertheless, the Collector’s Edition is limited to the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The Collector’s Edition will only be available at GameStop, but you can pre-order it online or at participating retail locations right now.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Pre-order Bonuses
Pre-ordering any of the editions will allow you to receive additional rewards in Shadows in addition to the different editions. You can pre-order the Standard Edition and receive the same bonuses as a player who pre-orders the Digital Deluxe Edition because pre-order bonuses are applicable to all editions. Here are all the pre-order bonuses for each editions:
- Claws of Awaji: An upcoming free DLC which will feature content spanning more than 10 hours on a new map along with new weapon types and new skills/gears/abilities.
- Thrown to the Dogs: A brand new quest which will be available at launch, where you have to help a loyal dog to avenge his late master.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gameplay Features
The setting of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is Feudal Japan, specifically the Azuchi-Momoyama period. As a new era draws near, the world is changing and Japan’s unification has begun, leading to conflict and war. You follow the tales of African samurai Yasuke and shinobi Assassin Naoe in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Given her quiet and cunning ninja techniques, Naoe is our more traditional AC-style assassin, but Yasuke will be the heavyweight as a samurai. As a “farmer warrior,” Naoe assumes “the role of protector” in the game as she battles to protect her province of Iga, according to Ubisoft. Her plot appears to center on invasion, political unrest, and the struggle to survive against overwhelming odds.
A customizable home base known as the Hideout, the ability to send scouts, map modifications, and a dynamic weather system that can impact your missions are some of the other new features in the upcoming game. Because we can use lighting to our advantage, we will also be able to take advantage of opportunities presented by various weather conditions. For example, rain can make it harder to hear your footsteps, making it easier to sneak.
So, what are you waiting for, head straight towards the official website of the Ubisoft Store and collect your desired Assassin’s Creed Shadows editions to get your hands on the pre-order goodies.
