Update: We spoke with Ubisoft's Michael Beadle who confirmed that Europe is receiving the limited edition listed below. When pried about a release in North America, he could only say "The U.S. has not announced any details about a Limited Edition of Assassin's Creed II."
Fans of Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed 2 will be able to show just how much they love the game by spending beaucoup bucks, as Kotaku reports the game is getting a rather extensive limited edition. The bundle -- which has been dubbed "the black edition" -- will include not only the game, but also a "holographic signature," 64-page leather-style book (not for recording your creeds, as it'll be filled with concept art and the like), game soundtrack, Ezio figurine, three in-game bonus quests, and some interviews.
It's only been listed in PAL regions so far, with a price of £69.99 in the UK ($115 USD) and $149.95 in Australia ($121 USD), supposedly. We've put in word to Ubisoft to confirm this, and even though a North American limited edition hasn't been announced, It's likely we'll see a similar package. We'll be sure to let you know what we find out.
Reader Comments (46)
Posted: Jun 11th 2009 4:10PM Deaths Hand said
Isn't a little "N'Gai" to "unload" your "bundle?"
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 4:53PM Deaths Hand said
I know, I know --its pronounced "N-Guy" not "N-Gay."
Still...
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Still...
Posted: Jun 11th 2009 3:45PM Boffo the Sock said
Suckered is more like it. That is, if this Ezio figurine is anything like the 1" tall Altair gimmick that looked like a reject from a capsule toy machine which they included with the first game's special edition.
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 3:53PM Centaur said
Hopefully, it'll be more like the Altair action figure.
http://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Creed-Altair-Action-Figure/dp/B000W6ZOKS
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http://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Creed-Altair-Action-Figure/dp/B000W6ZOKS
Posted: Jun 11th 2009 4:19PM TheDarkWayne said
on a related note, the Prototype preorder figure is equally misleading, the photos id seen made it look 3 34 scale, it's only slightly taller than the altair one
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 4:22PM (Unverified) said
The UK version was a 12" figure...
http://www.game.co.uk/PS3/Action/Stealth/~r332773/Assassins-Creed-Collectors-Edition-GAME-Exclusive/?s=Assassins%20Creed
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http://www.game.co.uk/PS3/Action/Stealth/~r332773/Assassins-Creed-Collectors-Edition-GAME-Exclusive/?s=Assassins%20Creed
Posted: Jun 11th 2009 3:27PM RANDOM G Joystiq Troll Slayer said
I may have to move to Europe if this bundle isn't released in the US.
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 3:29PM MaliceMajorE15 said
or just import it. im sure it will be less costly.
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 3:28PM Sly C said
holographic signature? what's that? anyways... this is the most badass thing that's spawned off of this game yet. it would be a badass halloween costume. i just wish it was cheaper :(
http://www.cosplaymagic.com/ascriiezco.html
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http://www.cosplaymagic.com/ascriiezco.html
Posted: Jun 11th 2009 4:26PM Alphathon said
Why wouldn't you wear it in public? All you'd need to do is lower your head and look all assassiny and no-one would have a clue who you were for the shaddows. Heck you could just find your nearest monestary and no-one would even be able to find you...maybe I'm just missing something here :P
(Note: I don't, and would never, cosplay, and most definitelly do not larp)
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(Note: I don't, and would never, cosplay, and most definitelly do not larp)
Posted: Jun 11th 2009 3:29PM (Unverified) said
... BONUS MISSIONS?!?
STOP WITH THE STUPID "If you don't buy this you don't get this" add content sure like I don't know concept art and what not, but adding bonus missions is stupid.
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STOP WITH THE STUPID "If you don't buy this you don't get this" add content sure like I don't know concept art and what not, but adding bonus missions is stupid.
Posted: Jun 11th 2009 3:31PM MaliceMajorE15 said
they will probably be made available to everyone at a later date but probably for a bit 'o' dough
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 3:51PM TheDarkWayne said
exclusive bonus missions are almost always nothing special anyway, particularly the Far Cry 2 gamestop exclusive ones
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 4:30PM Alphathon said
Adding extra content is fine by me as long as it either doesn't effect the story at all, or simply gives more background (like allows you to do find out more about the characters). For example the brutal Legend pre-order bonus (the Tencious D guitar) is pretty awesome, but seems to have little bearing on the story.
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 3:31PM MaliceMajorE15 said
would rather have the flying machine or hidden blades
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 4:35PM Darthweder said
That'd be totally awesome to go back into your dad's memories and relive when you were conceived!
Wait.... did I say awesome? I meant, horrifyingly disturbing.
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Wait.... did I say awesome? I meant, horrifyingly disturbing.
Posted: Jun 11th 2009 3:32PM StormEagle said
Now that's a Limited Edition. I'll buy one. Bring it stateside. Pretty pretty please?
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 3:37PM Victoryismine52 said
Anounce this in the US so I can go preorder it already!!!
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 3:36PM NukeAssault said
Similar package? You mean like how Europe got a 12" Altair figure and we got a crappy 3"? If that's the case no thank you.
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 4:08PM TheDarkWayne said
wow really? and the 12 figure was like 20 bucks!
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 3:38PM Snake Robot Podium said
Sounds great but $100 on a game is my limit, and even that price makes me take a long look in the mirror.
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 4:08PM TheDarkWayne said
im not gonna be suckered by an ezio "figure" again, 1 inch is not a fucking figure dammit!
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 4:13PM ChomskyKnows said
They OWE us for the worst use of space ever in the first LE they did for the US market...It's the largest empty metal game case I own -- I can fit 3 other games in there...
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 4:45PM Alphathon said
Looks awesome, but £70 seems a bit steep. I'd maybe pay £55-60 max, assuming the standard one goes for £40. Of course the PC version (which I WILL be getting unless it's gimped, but gudging by no.1 I doubt it) is likely to be ~£15 cheaper anyway *loves PC gaming so much more than consoles*
On a side note, it would seem the exchange rate (£-$US) is getting more back to normal at last.
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On a side note, it would seem the exchange rate (£-$US) is getting more back to normal at last.
Posted: Jun 11th 2009 4:57PM Alphathon said
OK, I take that back. The standard edition is £29.99 (PS3 and 360 are £39.99) on Play.com, but the Black edition is £69.99 accross the board. Damn it being play exclusive. Way to screw PC gamers play - you just lost a sale. I so wanted an Ezio to put next to my Vault-Boy and Batarang as well, douches :(
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Posted: Jun 12th 2009 10:25AM BA Baracus said
http://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/10287856/Assassin-Creed-II-Black-Edition/Product.html
Ezio's a girl!
That's figurine looks like it's wearing lipstick.
That's the "I didn't see that coming" ending they're talking about.
You heard it here first folks.
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Ezio's a girl!
That's figurine looks like it's wearing lipstick.
That's the "I didn't see that coming" ending they're talking about.
You heard it here first folks.
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