Popular animal painting and hay bale inspection simulator Assassin’s Creed Shadows launched Thursday for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The latest installment of the Assassin’s Creed franchise transports players to Sengoku-era Japan, putting them in the shoes of either the stealthy and nimble Yaoe or the beefy samurai Yasuke. Shadows is the first time we’ve been able to play as dual protagonists in an Assassin’s Creed title since Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, and it has more in common with titles like Odyssey or Valhalla than the much leaner Assassin’s Creed Mirage.
If you’d like to see what this new entry in the series has to offer, we’ve outlined where you can purchase each edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows for your preferred platform, along with any potential deals for you to take advantage of.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows – Standard Edition
While the Standard Edition is no longer eligible for any pre-order bonuses, purchasing a physical copy for Xbox or PlayStation from Target will get you an exclusive Steelbook case. While physical copies purchased from Amazon for Xbox or PlayStation include the Naoe Sekiryu Character Pack.
The Standard Edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows has a launch price of $69.99, but you can pick up a digital code for Xbox from Newegg for just $59.99 when you use the code ACSPPXD at checkout. Green Man Gaming has also discounted the PC version to just $58.09. Just note that if you’re purchasing a PC code from Amazon or Green Man Gaming, you’ll have to use Ubisoft’s Connect platform to redeem the code.
- PC – Amazon, Epic Games Store, Steam, Green Man Gaming, Ubisoft
- Xbox – Amazon, Best Buy, Target, GameStop, Xbox, Newegg
- PlayStation – Amazon, Best Buy, Target, GameStop, PlayStation
Assassin’s Creed Shadows – Digital Deluxe Edition
Regardless of where you purchase, the Digital Deluxe Edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is largely identical. While it is unfortunately no longer eligible for any of the pre-order bonus content, you’ll still get access to the Sekiryu Dual Pack, which includes a collection of cosmetic items for both Yasuke and Naoe, along with some extra decorations for your hideout, and five Mastery Points to jump start your adventure.
The Digital Deluxe Edition is $89.99, but if you’re playing on Xbox, you can save $10 at Newegg when you use the code ACSPPXD at checkout. The PC version of the Deluxe Edition is also discounted to $74.69 via Green Man Gaming. Just note that, like the standard edition, codes purchased from Amazon or Green Man Gaming may only be redeemed through Ubisoft Connect.
- PC – Steam, Epic Games Store, Amazon, Green Man Gaming, Ubisoft
- Xbox – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Xbox, Newegg
- PlayStation – PlayStation
Assassin’s Creed Shadows – Collector’s Edition
The Yasuke-sized, $229.99 Collector’s Edition for Assassin’s Creed Shadows is still available exclusively from GameStop for either Xbox or PlayStation. This version of the game includes everything featured in the Digital Deluxe Edition, along with the following collectibles:
- Steelbook case
- 76-page concept art booklet
- Life-size replica of the hilt of Yasuke’s katana
- Fold out world map
- 15.7-inch statuette of Naoe and Yasuke
- Wall scroll with the Assassin’s Creed on it (27.6 x 11.8-inches)
- Two lithographs (5.3 x 7.5-inches)
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