Ubisoft Lowers the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collector’s Edition Price

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Ubisoft Lowers the Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Edition Price

Key Takeaways

  • Ubisoft has lowered the price of Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collector’s Edition from $280 to $230.
  • The new pricing is meant to reflect the fact that the developer scrapped the plans to offer a season pass and three days of early access with the higher-tier editions of the game.
  • Assassin’s Creed Shadows pre-orders are yet to reopen following their September 2024 cancellation.

As a dedicated fan who has followed the Assassin’s Creed series since its inception, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and relief upon hearing about the price drop for the Collector’s Edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. My wallet is certainly grateful for Ubisoft’s decision to scrap the season pass and early access, which were not exactly my cup of sake anyway!

Ubisoft is reducing the cost of the Collector’s Edition for ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ down to $230. This change in price aligns with the revised content model that ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ will now follow.

In May 2024, Ubisoft announced their action role-playing game set in feudal Japan, Assassin’s Creed Shadows. They mentioned that the game would include a season pass and early access for three days, which were exclusive features of the premium editions of the game.

Since then, Ubisoft has undergone significant changes, such as abandoning the season pass and early access concepts in September 2024, which also led to a substantial delay for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Consequently, the company is adjusting its product pricing, with a representative confirming this in an FAQ released on the official Assassin’s Creed Discord server towards the end of October. Notably, the Collector’s Edition of the forthcoming game will retail at $229.99 / €239.99 for console versions and $229.99 / €229.99 for PC editions.

Ubisoft Lowers the Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Edition Price

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Pre-Orders Are Yet to Reopen

The initial price for Collector’s Edition pre-orders was set at $279.99. However, these pre-orders were refunded after the game’s delay announcement. Given that the $280 version of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” has been selling out rapidly in numerous major markets, it’s likely that its less expensive counterpart won’t be on sale for much longer, either. As of now, Ubisoft hasn’t resumed pre-orders for the game and is yet to provide a timeline for when they will resume sales.

Despite not offering a season pass for “Assassin’s Creed Shadows”, Ubisoft has confirmed that the game will receive post-launch expansions, with two already planned. The first expansion, available for those who pre-order, is expected to be released around mid-2025, potentially towards the end of the year. The game is currently set to launch on February 14. The Collector’s Edition will come with some day-one content such as the Sekiryu Dual Pack, which includes weapons and gear for both protagonists, a Sekiryu Hideout Pack featuring four ornaments to customize your home base, and five Mastery Points. These bonuses are similar to those included in the game’s Ultimate Edition.

Ubisoft has pushed back the release of its upcoming action RPG by three months, stating that they need more time to perfect it. A recent report also indicates that the company is developing a cooperative mode for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which will be introduced after its initial launch.

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2024-10-22 18:44