UbisoftAssassin’s Creed Shadows finally takes the stealthy action to feudal Japan and if you act fast, you can get the first expansion completely free as a pre-order bonus.
Originally scheduled for November 2024, its release was pushed back to February 2025, and then one more delay moved it to March 20. Ubisoft scrapped the Season Pass model and are instead offering the first expansion to everyone who pre-orders but that’s not all, as the different editions offer even more.
Here are all the Assassin’s Creed Shadows pre-order bonuses and editions, breaking down what you get in each version.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows pre-order bonuses
Pre-ordering any Assassin’s Creed Shadows edition gives you the upcoming Claws of Awaji expansion and the Thrown to the Dogs quest.
UbisoftClaws of Awaji is a 10-hour expansion set on the island of Awaji. It was developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux, who made Mirage.
The expansion will be available to buy separately when it releases “later in 2025,” but the bonus quest is only for those who pre-order the game before its release on March 20.
All Assassin’s Creed Shadows editions
The three Assassin’s Creed Shadows editions are Standard, Deluxe, and Collector’s. Here’s what you get in each:
| Standard Edition ($69.99) | Deluxe Edition ($89.99) | Collector’s Edition ($229.99) |
|---|---|---|
| Base game | Base game | Base game in unique steelbook case |
| Thrown to the Dogs quest (pre-order bonus) | Thrown to the Dogs quest (pre-order bonus) | Thrown to the Dogs quest (pre-order bonus) |
| Claws of Awaji expansion (pre-order bonus) | Claws of Awaji expansion (pre-order bonus) | Claws of Awaji expansion (pre-order bonus) |
| Sekiryu Dual Pack | Sekiryu Dual Pack | |
| Sekiryu Hideout Pack | Sekiryu Hideout Pack | |
| 5 Mastery Points | 5 Mastery Points | |
| Naoe’s life-sized katana tsuba | ||
| World map | ||
| 40cm Naoe & Yasuke statue | ||
| Collector’s art book | ||
| Creed wall scroll | ||
| 2 sumi-e lithographs |
Standard Edition
UbisoftThe standard edition is the cheapest option and includes Assassin’s Creed Shadows on its own, plus the pre-order bonuses if you buy it before March 20.
Target offers a unique steelbook case and if you buy the limited edition from Amazon, you’ll also get the Sekiryu Character Pack for Naoe which includes gear and weapon sets, the Sekiryu Beast Legendary Mount, and Dragon Tooth Trinket.
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Deluxe Edition
UbisoftThe Deluxe Edition includes everything in the Standard Edition plus the Sekiryu Character pack for both Naoe and Yasuke, the Sekiryu Hideout pack, and five Mastery Points. The packs include:
Sekiryu Dual Pack:
- Sekiryu Gear Set for both Naoe and Yasuke
- Eye of the Dragon Katana
- Claw of the Dragon Long Katana
- Sekiryu Beast Mount
- Dragon Tooth Trinket
Sekiryu Hideout Pack:
- Sekiryu Wagasa
- Sekiryu Tapestry
- Sekiryu Mask
- Sekiryu Mizubachi
You can also sign up for Ubisoft+ Premium, the publisher’s subscription service, to get the Digital Deluxe edition. For $17.99/£14.99 a month, you’ll get Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Digital Deluxe Edition on day one, access to recent titles like Star Wars Outlaws, and their backlog.
If you like, you can only pay for the subscription service for as long as you want to play Assassin’s Creed Shadows, but you’ll lose access when you stop paying.
Collector’s Edition
UbisoftThe Collector’s Edition comes with everything in the Deluxe Edition and physical collectibles including a replica of Naoe’s tsuba (katana sword guard), the map, a 40cm statue of both protagonists, the art book, a wall scroll, and lithographs.
There’s limited stock for this $200 edition so if you want it, make sure you buy it quickly before it sells out.
Is there early access?
No, Assassin’s Creed Shadows doesn’t have early access. The Deluxe and Collector’s editions originally included three days of early access, but that was canceled alongside the Season Pass after the game’s first delay.
For more on the latest Assassin’s Creed, you can check out our ranking of every game and how to play every game in chronological order.
