Hey fellow Assassins! Andy here bringing you my favourite peice of news to date - Assassins Creed 4 Black Flag has been officially announced to have not only different versions of collector editions, but DLC has already been announced!
Due for release at the end of October on Xbox 360, next-gen Xbox, PS3, PS4, WiiU and PC, this new game in the series has already got me thinking about Pirates, Assassins, and stalking Templar targets.
Currently, there are five collectors editions available, one for North America, and four for Europe. The North America version is available from GameStop and comes with "The Black Island pack".
In the press release by Ubisoft, the "Black Island" DLC story is about Captain Morgan's favourite ship which has been sunk off the coast, filled with legendary sailing equipment. You are tasked with exploring the island and acquiring these treasures which should come in very handy. The North American release will also contain a Todd Macfarlane poster for all pre-orders, and the Black Island DLC will contain Black Island, The deadly Black Ship, silver flintlock pistols used by Captain Morgan, and multiplayer items including Capain Morgans Costume.
The Europe market has 4 different versions for release. However, each pre-order grants you access to 'The Watch', where you can get access to additional information about AC4, bonus content and rewards, and the chance to take part in an exclusive quest to VIP members. Access to 'The Watch' community also allows to upload content like screenshots, and also allows to to compare your skill rating with other players.
Different Editions available to Europe
The Special Edition, which is exclusive to Game in the UK and Xtravision in Ireland, is set to contain In game content only available at launch. This version is apparently rumoured to cost the same as the normal edition.
The Skull Edition is available from all UK retailers, and will contain a collectors jumbo steelbook case, a high quality art book, the official soundtrack to the game, two lithographs in protective envelopes, and unlockable In-Game content.
This version is exclusive to Game (UK) and GameStop (Ireland). As well as including everything The Skull Edition contains, you will also get a Collectors Box, and a Premium Edward Kenway figurine on The Jackdaw's crows nest.
The Black Chest Edition
This edition is being released exclusively through Uplay which you can get on their website. ( This edition is going to be just over £100, and for that you get a high quality diorama of Captain Edward Kenway on The Jackdaw's bow (This replaces the version released in the Buccaneer edition), an exclusive steelbook, two canvas prints, a parchment world map, the Black Flag replica flag, all unlockable existing AC4 in game content, plus all the goodies from The Skull Edition.
With four versions available for release on both current and next-generation consoles available, players are literally sploiled for choice over Assassins Creed 4. I know which version I'm going to get...do you?