Ubisoft Detail UK & Irish Assassin’s Creed IV Collector’s Editions and Release New Gameplay Trailer

In true pirate style, all of the collector’s editions have swashbuckling-esque names. French publisher Ubisoft has detailed the retailer exclusive bumper editions of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag that gamers can pony up cash for, which are fully detailed below:

The Black Chest Edition (Uplay exclusive)

This prestigious edition includes everything a true Assassin’s Creed fan could desire and a very limited quantity is available for pre-order exclusively via Uplay by visiting: http://shop.ubi.com/AC4BF

–       Premium Quality 55 cm Diorama of Captain Edward on the Jackdaw’s Bow

–       Exclusive SteelBook™

–       High-quality artbook

–       The official soundtrack

–       2 Lithographs in their protective envelope

–       2 canvas prints

–       All existing additional Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Unlockable In-Game Content, including single player missions, skins and weapons

–       Collector’s box

–       Physical pirate booty:

o    Parchment world map

o    An original Black Flag replica

 

The Buccaneer Edition (exclusive to Game in the UK & Gamestop in Ireland)

This premium edition offers a selection of essential physical and digital items for fans:

–       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 (UK market-wide)

This edition includes physical and digital content for the Assassin’s Creed enthusiast:

–       Collector Jumbo Steel Case

–       High-quality artbook

–       The official soundtrack

–       2 Lithographs in their protective envelope

–       Unlockable In-game Content

 

The Special Edition (exclusive to Game in the UK & Xtravision in Ireland)

This special edition will be available at the standard price and includes unlockable in-game content only available at game launch

On top of that, Ubisoft have also announced The Watch. This special program is only available via Uplay, GAME and Amazon in the UK, and GameStop in Ireland. Details on The Watch aren’t all that plentiful, but we can tell you that it is an access point for fans to get bonus content, special rewards and the opportunity to take part in a special quest that is specifically for those that sign up. Again, we don’t know what these rewards and bonuses are, yet.

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag tells the story of pirate Edward Kenway who was once a member of the Royal Navy and now finds himself smack bang in the middle of the Templars V Assassins feud. Set in the Caribbean at 1715, Black Flag also includes some of the most well known pirates in history. You can have a look at our breakdown of everything you need to know about AC IV: Black Flag to catch up.

Finally, Ubisoft have shown off some gameplay footage from the game – narrated by (what sounds like) Finchy from The Office. It contains shark bites, burning boats, tropical settings and stormy seas. This looks like it could be the definitive pirate experience. Yarr.

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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will be released on November 1 in Europe and October 29 in North America for Windows PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii U and next generation consoles