Assassin’s Creed III: Limited Special Collector’s Editions Priced and Detailed

Posted on 27 March, 2012 by dkpatriarch

Assassin’s Creed III: Limited Collector’s Editions Priced and Detailed

And boy do they look good

by: dkpatriarch

©2012 David Hilton

Today Ubisoft has announced three extraordinary Limited Edition versions of Assassin’s Creed III available in Australia and other PAL territories, including prices.

And they look fantastic:

The Freedom Edition

This prestigious edition includes everything an experienced Assassin needs to become a freedom fighter. It includes:

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A 24-cm high-quality figurine of Connor
A steel book case art drawn by awards-winning comic artist Alex Ross
George Washington’s notebook revealing all the truth & secrets about the Assassins and the Templars during the American Revolution
One exclusive Lithograph
2 in-game Single Player Missions:

- Lost Mayan Ruins: Connor’s mission leads him in an old Mayan pyramid, full of mysteries and revelations. Players will be able to unlock Captain Kidd’s fabled cutlass, a deadly, brutal and beautiful piece of steel.

- Ghost of War: The tide of the Revolution turns into the Templars favour. Defeat your enemies and unlock The Pontiac’s War Club, a powerful Native American weapon.

1 in-game Multiplayer Package:

- The Sharpshooter package: Unleash the Sharpshooter fury in multiplayer with 1 new character, the Sharpshooter, 1 Relic, 1 Emblem, 1 special Picture and the Title of “The Jester”.

This edition is AUD$129 for the 360/ PS3 and AUD$109 for the PC

The Join or Die Edition

“Join or Die” a single call to action which will determine if players are ready to fight for freedom. It includes:

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The medallion of the Assassins
George Washington’s notebook revealing all the truth & secrets about the Assassins and the Templars during the American Revolution
1 in-game Single Player Mission:

- Ghost of War: The tide of the Revolution turns into the Templars favour. Defeat your enemies and unlock The Pontiac’s War Club, a powerful Native American weapon.

- 1 in-game Multiplayer Package:

- The Sharpshooter package: Unleash the Sharpshooter fury in multiplayer with 1 new character, the Sharpshooter, 1 Relic, 1 Emblem, 1 special Picture and the Title of “The Jester”.

This edition is AUD$109 for the 360/ PS3 and AUD$89 for the PC

The Special Edition

The Special Edition features a special packaging, the retail copy of the game and an exclusive single player mission (see below) and more:

A Dangerous Secret: Fight against a secret that could jeopardise the funding of the revolution. In case of success, you’ll be rewarded with an exclusive weapon: a Flintlock Musket.

This edition is AUD$89 for the 360/ PS3 and AUD$69 for the PC or $59 on PC download

Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution in the late 18th century, Assassin’s Creed III introduces a new hero, Ratohnhaké:ton, of Native American and English heritage. Adopting the name Connor, he becomes the new voice for justice in the ancient war between the Assassins and Templars.

Players become an Assassin in the war for liberty against ruthless tyranny in the most stylised and fluid combat experiences in the franchise to date. Assassin’s Creed III spans the Revolutionary War, taking gamers from the vibrant, untamed frontier to bustling colonial towns and the intense, chaotic battlefields where George Washington’s Continental Army clashed with the imposing British Army.

Assassin’s Creed III is set to release on October 31, 2012 on the Xbox 360^®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. Assassin’s Creed III is also in development for Wii U™ from Nintendo.

All Assassin’s Creed III Collector’s Editions can be pre-ordered atUBIShop^® by visiting: http://shop.ubi.com/assassinscreed3

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