Assassin's Creed Revelations 'Animus Edition' tempts Irish fans

A special edition of Assassin's Creed: Revelations found on GameStop in Ireland includes either more stuff than shows up in the American "Signature Edition" or provides additional info about what that edition will hold. Of course, the whole situation is a lot simpler if you're Irish, as the listing just tells you what is in this version you can buy.

The €99.99 ($143) "Animus Edition" comes in special packaging, and includes rather a lot of stuff: a soundtrack, the Assassin's Creed Embers short film, and an "in-depth encyclopedia." In addition, it features in-game content including a mission set in the prison of Vlad the Impaler; gun, bullet, bomb, and arrow upgrades; the Armour of Brutus item from Brotherhood; two multiplayer characters, the Crusader and a new "Ottoman" version of the Jester; and "one exclusive customization item."

To contrast, the US "Signature Edition" promises only an "extended gameplay mission, enhanced weapon capabilities, bonus multiplayer character, animated short film," and "in-game soundtrack." No big box, no encyclopedia, and no details about what those missions, characters, or upgrades are.

Reader Comments (36)

That encyclopedia is sure tempting...most of that DLC though I could live without...the Brutus armor is pretty ugly in my opinion...I didn't even bother using it in Brotherhood when I bought. Also doubt that the "Vlad the Impaler level" has him in it as its way out of when he was alive (more Altair) as its probably just your typical dungeon that you run through and then get a present at the end.

Temoted to get it but for $150 that seems rather steep.

@sammo21 ugh, rushed that through here at work before boss walked by and then noticed how horrible my typing was :|

@(Unverified)

You act like its new, are you living under a rock? O.o

If I were a collector, I would get this in a nano second,
but see that I'm just a regular gamer, I'll stick with the regular edition.

Buy the standard game on release for £40 or wait until this time next year and get this edition for £40.

Only cool part is the Encyclopedia. Otherwise, just as unappealing as Brotherhood's collector's edition with the jack in the box.

After seeing the crappy quality of the Splinter Cell Conviction Collector's Edition (the art book was flimsy and the USB drive didn't work for many users, including me), I think I will pass on another Ubisoft special package.

@WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco

USB data was eventually given out to everyone because of the USB drives state :P

ASSassins Creed Revelations ANimUS, cool.

@PR0F3TA
i see what you did there

@PR0F3TA

You're a few years late to this party

Holding otu for limited edition with a statue.

@Faceless Troll

They did one of those already.

@arkweld And/or equivalent. Digital items just aren't enough to entice me to preorder.

no statue or jack-in-the-box type additions equal no buy on this special edition (even though ive bought every special edition for the AC series)

the only thing that i really want besides the game is the soundtrack...AC soundtracks are great and i encourage everyone to check'em out. Jesper Kyd is really on point.

Oh...I thought the Irish edition was going to come with alcohol or an Assassins Creed themed flask...

@Nirvash Planeteer Power of Capt
or potatoes at the very least

@Nirvash Planeteer Power of Capt

Drunk jokes? What is this 1920?

@Qehb

Exactly! By that stereotypical reckoning the American version should come with extra lard, paranoia of foreigners and a diy redneck kit.

@Nirvash Planeteer Power of Capt
Ya know we are here to discuss the animus edition not stereo types that americans have so rudely labeled everyone with.
@BrianZeluz
I am an american and I agree with you. You have every right to say that.

@(Unverified) I've paid a total of ~300 euros for RE5.... >_>

Let me see if I can correctly quote myself. I saw the headline-- "Hell YEAH!!" Then read the article " NOOOO!!" I need to become friends with some one from Ireland like RIGHT NOW.

@DaDragonsFire
Yes. Totally. I bet that it will be for sale on ebay. The only thing about this one that is catching my interest is that encyclopedia... D

My question is if I buy this on e-bay will it work in North America? I have a sad and sneaking suspicion it'd be region locked.

@commonperson the ps3 version should work, i have imported a few games from the usa and they work here just fine.

as for the 360 it depends, im not sure if ubisoft locks their games but i know some don't (eg rockstar didn't lock rdr or la noire)

@Reizo why I got my version of resident evil 5 special edition cheaper then the regular edition at my electronics store

@(Unverified) " $150 for one friggin' game??!!!!

What is this, the year 2029??? "

its actualy €60 euros for a normal game here so €99 euros isn't that bad for a special edition.

you also got to remember that companys treats the euro (atleast in ireland) like its the american doller. ie. $60 = €60.

I could have sworn something at E3 listed the same rewards for a collectors edition =\ Maybe I'm crazy though, but I did see the MP characters before today...

A fool and his money are soon parted.

@rajendra82 I have RE5 3 times, once the e-capcom japan only limited edition for 180 euros, then the north american collectors edition for ~110 euros and then finally the pc version off steam for 8 euros ;D

@IrishBornAndBred Jaysus. There's always one...

There's also an Animus Edition in Spain. In Spain, there's four editions: NORMAL for €70,95 / SPECIAL for €64,95 (only in Game) / COLLECTOR for €79,95 / ANIMUS for €100,95.

It's awesome because US still gets all that stuff for free with the Free Signature Edition Upgrade at preorder :)

I got ACII special edition. Loved it. Didn't get Brotherhood SP. Regretted it ever since! It doesn't have a statue but I'm still getting this! Can't wait!

@lyons
No The value of the american dollar has gone down in europe. its like 1 euro = 1.5 or 1.7 american dollars.

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Assassin's Creed Revelations 'Animus Edition' tempts Irish fans

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