All Assassin's Creed Shadows Edition Differences, Prices, & What's Included

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Ahead of its original release date, several editions of were announced, each including different content at different price points. This is a pretty common release model for AAA games at this point, though the quality of these different editions can range wildly. For instance, the Deluxe Edition of was basically just the base game with some in-game currency bundled in at a slight discount. Fortunately, it looks like may have a more generous plan for its different editions, at least if nothing changes from its initial price points.

After was delayed from its original November 15, 2024, release date to February 14, 2025, it seems as though its pricing model may have changed. Steam, Xbox, and the PlayStation Store all pulled any mentions of the game’s different editions, replacing the pre-order option with a wishlist option. This may be due to restructuring of what is included in each version of the game, as all pre-orders will now include the first expansion of the game for free, something that players would previously have needed to pay for. Here’s what to expect based on the original plan.

Initially, the Standard Edition was planned to just include the base game for $69.99. Now, because of the delay, players who pre-order the game will also reportedly be getting the first expansion to the game for free. While this first expansion probably isn’t going to be available right at launch, even with the game’s delayed release, it’s still a nice bonus to add to any edition of the game for no extra cost. This makes pre-ordering any edition a good idea if players are already sold on the game.

Standard Edition Includes:

Base Game

First DLC Expansion*

*Pre-Order Bonus

When looking at other editions of, the Standard Edition will serve as a good point of comparison. Players will need to spend at least $69.99 for any version of the game at launch, so subtracting this from any other editions gives the value of the additional content being offered. That said, it looks like any