Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is the latest instalment of the legendary AC series and the newest production from Ubisoft, the studio behind the franchise since its very beginning.

Both long-time fans of the series and enthusiasts of historical games are eagerly waiting for its release, which is scheduled for March 20, 2025.

About the Game…

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is the fourteenth main entry in the Assassin’s Creed series and another chapter that brings RPG elements and a vast open world to the franchise.

This time, we’ll travel to 16th-century Feudal Japan and, for the first time ever, play as two protagonists — Naoe, a female shinobi, and Yasuke, a historically accurate character — the Black samurai who served Nobunaga Oda.

The developers promise even better visuals, refined stealth and parkour mechanics, a wide range of engaging missions, and a large open world with dynamic weather and seasonal changes.

AC: Shadows Editions Compared

This title will be released simultaneously on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5, in multiple editions:

  • Standard,
  • Digital Deluxe,
  • Gold,
  • Ultimate
  • Collector’s Edition.

What Does the Standard Edition Include?

The Standard Edition, as with most games, is the base version, offering only the core game at the lowest price.
This edition will be available exclusively in digital form.

Digital Deluxe

The Digital Deluxe Edition, also digital-only, is priced about $10 higher than the Standard version. In addition to the base game, it includes:

  • Legendary gear and weapon sets for both Naoe and Yasuke,
  • Legendary mount,
  • Trinket,
  • Ability to unlock 4 unique ornaments to customize your hideout.

Gold Edition — More Content

The Gold Edition offers more than just the base game and the Digital Deluxe bonuses. It also includes:

  • Season Pass,
  • Up to 3 days of Early Access before official release.

Ultimate Edition — Even More Bonuses

The Ultimate Edition is an even more content-packed version that contains everything from the Gold Edition plus:

  • Sekiryu Character Pack,
  • Sekiryu Hideout Pack,
  • Five Mastery Points,
  • The Red Dragon Filter (Photo Mode feature).

This edition will be available in both digital and physical formats.

Collector’s Edition — For True Fans

The Collector’s Edition is physical (and also the most expensive) and contains all digital bonuses from previous editions, along with exclusive physical collectibles:

  • Naoe and Yasuke Statue,
  • SteelBook Case,
  • Collector’s Art Book,
  • Naoe’s Katana Tsuba,
  • AC Shadows World Map,
  • Wall Scroll.

Any Pre-order Bonus?

Of course! All players who pre-order the game will receive a bonus of over 10 hours of additional gameplay, provided via future DLC. This means that if you buy the game before release, you will get that DLC for free when it comes out — no need to pay extra!

Additionally, players who choose the Gold, Ultimate, or Collector’s Editions will enjoy up to 3 days of early access — allowing them to play before the official launch date.

Which One To Buy?

As you can see, Ubisoft has prepared multiple editions of AC: Shadows, catering to both players who just want to experience the story and those who love extra content and collectibles.

Which one should you pick? If you simply want to dive into Feudal Japan without overpaying, the Standard Edition will suit you perfectly.

If you enjoy bonuses and extra content, and don’t mind spending a bit more, you can consider the Deluxe or higher editions.

 

Source:

  • https://store.steampowered.com/app/3159330/Assassins_Creed_Shadows/
  • https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/assassins-creed/shadows