A total of four different collector's editions have been offered by Ubisoft for the upcoming "Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag." At the moment, 3 out of 4 are exclusive to stores in Europe, Ireland and the UK, with just one being offered in the US, exclusively through GameStop. They include the usual smatterings of art books, in game offers, and various collectible plastic figurines, if you're into that sort of thing. All the details of each edition are below.
First up, exclusive to UPlay is the Black Chest edition. Encased in a black chest (duh) collector's box bearing a jolly roger styled Assassin logo, this is the heftiest of all the collector's editions edition, offering up:
- Premium Quality 55 cm Diorama of Captain Edward on the Jackdaw's Bow
- Exclusive SteelBook case
- High-quality artbook
- The official soundtrack
- 2 Lithographs in protective envelopes
- 2 canvas prints
- All existing additional Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag
- Unlockable In-Game Content, including single player missions, skins and weapons
- Physical pirate booty: Parchment world map and an original Black Flag replica
The Buccaneer Edition is exclusive to GAME in the UK and GameStop in Ireland. It has:
- Premium Quality Edward Kenway Figurine on the Jackdaw's Crow's Nest
- High-quality artbook
- The official soundtrack
- 2 Lithographs in their protective envelope
- Collector's box
- Additional Unlockable In-game Content
The Skull Edition, availble market-wide in the UK, has:
- Collector Jumbo Steel Case
- High-quality artbook
- The official soundtrack
- 2 Lithographs in their protective envelope
- Unlockable In-game Content
Last, the Black Island Pack. This is the GameStop exclusive one we mentioned above for the US. It offers:
- The dark and dangerous treasure-hunting quest: Black Island
- The deadly Black Ship
- Legendary silver flintlock pistols used by Captain Morgan
- Valuable multiplayer items including Captain Morgan's costume, picture, and title
There's also a Special Edition for GAME in the UK and Xtravision in Ireland, which includes unlockable in-game content only available at game launch.
Now, collector's edition are great and all, but here's what you really came here for, the first look at "Black Flag's" gameplay.
"Set your eyes on some of the exotic cities and tropical jungles that were found within the Golden Age of Piracy. Stand tall and proud alongside legendary names such as Blackbeard or Calico Jack, and defy the rules to become the most feared pirate in the Caribbean." The video provides an in-game look at sailing, combat and some of the 50 unique locations new to the franchise.
