Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preorders Now Available with Exclusive Bonuses
Preorders for Assassin’s Creed Shadows are live at major retailers ahead of its November 15 release. All preorders come with bonus in-game content, and several retailers are offering exclusive bonuses.
Here are the highlights:
- GameStop: Exclusive collector’s edition with unique in-game items and collectibles.
- Best Buy: Preorders include a free lithograph set.
- Target: Exclusive steelbook case with all physical edition preorders.
- Amazon and Walmart: Each retailer offers an exclusive edition with bonus content tailored to the game’s two playable characters.
For the first time in a decade, the latest Assassin’s Creed game will not be available on PS4 or Xbox One. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on consoles. It will also be available on PC, Mac (via the App Store), and Amazon Luna for cloud streaming. Additionally, Ubisoft+ Premium members ($18/month) will have full access to the Ultimate Edition starting November 12, three days before the official launch.
Secure your copy now and take advantage of these exclusive preorder bonuses!
In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players will have the opportunity to assume the roles of two distinct characters, Yasuke and Naoe, as they navigate feudal Japan. Each character brings their own set of skills and playstyle to the adventure.
Yasuke excels in visceral melee combat, offering players the chance to engage in intense close-quarters battles. On the other hand, Naoe specializes in stealth, allowing players to navigate through crowds undetected and employ covert tactics to achieve their objectives. With these contrasting abilities, players can expect a truly unique Assassin’s Creed gameplay experience that adds depth and variety to the journey through feudal Japan.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preorder Bonuses
All Assassin’s Creed Shadows preorders come with the Thrown to the Dogs bonus quest. What else you get with your preorder will depend on which retailer you choose. Nearly all major retailers are offering unique, exclusive bonuses. Best Buy has an exclusive lithograph set with the preorder of the standard and Gold editions. Target, on the other hand, has an exclusive steelbook case that comes with the standard and Gold editions. Amazon and Walmart each have exclusive editions of Assassin’s Creed Shadows that come with unique in-game content.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collector’s Edition – GameStop Exclusive
Before we dive into standard edition preorders, let’s take a look at an edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows that is likely to sell out. The GameStop-exclusive Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collector’s Edition cost $280 and comes with a bunch of goodies in addition to the Ultimate Edition of AC Shadows (detailed below):
- Diorama figurine with dual protagonists
- Steelbook
- Hardcover artbook
- Shinobi’s metal tsuba replica with stand
- Silk creed kakemono roll
- Set of 3 sumi-e lithograph
As for the game itself, the Ultimate Edition packaged in the Collector’s Edition come is disc-based for Xbox Series X (two discs) and PS5 (one disc). If you preorder the PC version of the Collector’s Edition, you’ll get a digital code. You’ll get three days early access with the Collector’s Edition, starting on November 12 (just like the Gold/Ultimate Editions).
Preorder Assassin’s Creed Limited Edition
$70
Amazon has an exclusive edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. It costs the same as the standard edition, but the cover art has a Limited Edition banner. The Limited Edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows comes with the Naoe Sekiryu Character Pack for the game’s stealth-focused playable character Naoe. You’ll get an exclusive gear set (outfit, weapon, Sekiiryu Beast, and trinket for the nimble shinobi.
Preorder Assassin’s Creed Shadows Special Edition (Walmart Exclusive)
$70
Just like Amazon, Walmart has an exclusive edition for Assassin’s Creed Shadows that sells for the same price as the standard edition, but this one has a “Special Edition” banner on the cover. In addition to the standard Thrown to the Dogs bonus quest, you’ll get the Yasuke Sekiryu Character Pack for the game’s samurai playable character Yasuke. The pack includes an exclusive weapon, gear set (outfit), Sekiryu Beast, and trinket.
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Preorder Assassin’s Creed Shadows Standard Edition
$70
The standard edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows costs $70 and includes the base game along with Thrown to the Dogs bonus mission and any retailer-exclusive bonuses, such as Best Buy’s lithograph and Target’s exclusive steelbook case.
Preorder Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gold Edition
$110
Along with the base game and preorder bonuses, the Gold edition unlocks the Season Pass and three-day early access starting November 12. The Season Pass features a bonus quest on day one, additional unlockable content, and two unannounced expansions.
Preorder Assassin’s Creed Shadows Ultimate Edition
$130
Nearly double the price of the standard edition, the Ultimate edition is loaded with digital goodies. This includes:
- Base game
- Preorder bonuses
- Season Pass
- Three-day early access
- Ultimate Pack
The Ultimate Pack is the big addition here, as it includes a Sekiryu Character Pack with gear and weapons for Naoe and Yasuke, the Sekiryu Hideout Pack with four ornaments to decorate your hideout, five skill points, and the Red Dragon filter in Photo Mode.
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