Price Cut: Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Edition Drops $50

Ubisoft has announced a significant price reduction for the Collector's Edition of Assassin's Creed Shadows, dropping it from $279.99 to $229.99 following the cancellation of its Season Pass and early access plans, along with a delay in its release date now set for February 14, 2025. The original Collector's Edition included various bonuses, but some features will now be altered. This price cut comes after fan feedback regarding inaccuracies in the game’s portrayal of Feudal Japan, which led Ubisoft to apologize and clarify that the game represents historical fiction rather than strict history. The edition now retains several original components, including a statue of dual protagonists Naoe and Yasuke, an art book, and various collectibles.

The price drop is due to the cancellation of the Season Pass, scrapped early access plans, and a delay in the game's release. Ubisoft is responding to fan concerns and managing expectations about the content originally promised with the Collector's Edition.

Assassin's Creed Shadows is a highly anticipated entry in the beloved franchise, set in Feudal Japan. Fans have long requested such a setting, and the game promises a unique dual-protagonist gameplay experience. However, the development process has not been free of controversy, including criticisms about cultural inaccuracies and the use of a historical group's flag in the game’s artwork without permission. The game remains a focal point for fans eager to explore this rich historical period through the lens of the Assassin's Creed universe.