After a series of unfortunate delays, the next installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise is coming to PC and consoles on Mar. 20. Assassin’s Creed Shadows follows protagonists Naoe and Yasuke through 16th-century Japan on a quest for vengeance, while continuing the modern-day Assassins versus Templars storyline that’s always been at the center of the series. The gameplay of Shadows combines some of the best elements of previous Assassin’s Creed titles, but most notably marks the return of the more robust loot system that was trimmed for the leaner experience of Assassin’s Creed Mirage.
If you’d like to pre-order this new entry in the stealthy and stabby franchise, we’ve compiled every version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows that’s currently available to pre-order, what you get with each edition, and where you can find them.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows- Standard Edition
Pre-ordering the standard version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows from any retailer, whether physical or digital, grants you access to the “Thrown to the Dogs” bonus quest at launch and the “Claws of the Awaji” expansion, which will become available later in 2025. However, there are some slight differences depending on which retailer you purchase from. Reserving a copy at Target will gets you access to an exclusive Steelbook case, while reserving the Limited Edition from Amazon gets you the Naoe Sekiryu Character pack which includes a modest collection of in-game cosmetics in addition to the pre-order quest content.
Currently you can preorder a physical copy of the $69.99 Standard Edition for Xbox or PlayStation from Amazon, Target, or GameStop. However, if you’re playing on PC you can also reserve a digital version of the game on Steam or the Epic Games Store.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows – Digital Deluxe Edition
The Digital Deluxe Edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows features all of the pre-order quest content from the standard edition but also includes some additional in-game items. You’ll get the Sekiryu Dual Pack which includes a collection of cosmetic items for both Yosuke and Naoe along with some extra decorations for your hideout and five Mastery Points to jump start your adventure.
The $89.99 Digital Deluxe Edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available to pre-order for consoles from Xbox or PlayStation, while PC players can reserve a copy from Steam or the Epic Games Store.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows – Collector’s Edition
If you want actual physical bonus items with your copy of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the Collector’s Edition is the best place to get them. This version of the game features all of the digital content included with the lesser versions of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, but also includes the following items:
The $229.99 Collector’s Edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available to pre-order for PlayStation or Xbox exclusively from GameStop.
