Assassin's Creed Shadows pre-order: Which edition should you get?

16 May 2024

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Are you geared up for your Assassin’s Creed Shadows pre-order?

The highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed Shadows has officially been revealed, sending waves of excitement to all the fans of the franchise.

Set in feudal Japan, with dual protagonists and a gripping narrative, this installment promises to be a standout in the Assassin’s Creed series.

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Scheduled for release on November 15, 2024, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, it’s time for fans to dive into the world of Shadows by securing their pre-orders.

What Assassin’s Creed Shadows pre-order edition should you get?

There are three digital versions of Assassin’s Creed Shadows pre-order available right now: the Standard Edition, the Gold Edition, and the Ultimate Edition.

Standard Edition

For players looking to experience the core adventure of Shadows, the Standard Edition offers a compelling choice.

Pre-ordering this edition grants access to the bonus quest “Thrown to the Dogs,” adding an extra layer of content and intrigue to your Assassin’s Creed journey.

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You can get your Assassin’s Creed Shadows pre-order Standard Edition from the following:

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Stepping up from the Standard Edition, the Gold Edition includes the Season Pass, ensuring that players have access to all post-launch content and expansions, enriching the gameplay experience.

Aside from the added content, players can also get three days early access to the game.

The Gold Edition includes:

Base game3 days of early access to the gamePre-order bonus quest: Thrown to the DogsSeason Pass with a bonus quest at launch and 2 upcoming expansions

Players can pre-order their Assassin’s Creed Gold Edition from the following:

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The Assassin’s Creed Shadows Ultimate Edition is your final chance before prices soar. In addition to early access and the Season Pass, this edition also offers in-game character cosmetics and upgrades for your hideout.

The Ultimate Edition includes:

You can purchase you Assassin’s Creed Shadows pre-order Ultimate Edition from the following:

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The Shadows Collector’s Edition delivers all the Assassin’s Creed essentials you could desire, including physical treasures like a statue featuring the game’s two main characters, Naoe and Yasuke.

The Collector’s Edition includes:

Base game3 days of early access to the gamePre-order bonus quest: Thrown to the DogsSeason Pass with a bonus quest at launch and 2 upcoming expansionsUltimate Pack with Sekiryu Character Pack, Hideout Pack, and 5 skill points as well as the Red Dragon filter in Photo Mode.Naoe and Yasuke dual character statueUnique Steelbook caseCollector’s art book (84 pages)Life-sized Naoe’s katana tsubaWorld mapCreed wall scroll2 sumi-e lithographs

Hardcore fans can grab their Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collector’s Edition at GameStop.

All three are available for pre-order from the Ubisoft Store for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

EDITIONPRICEStandard EditionUS$69.99Deluxe EditionUS$109.99Ultimate EditionUS$129.99Collector’s Edition (Physical)US$279.99Assassin’s Creed Shadows trailer

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