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I know there's plenty of members on this site that love their special edition games. Whether it's the special packaging to stick on our shelf, the statues to proudly display, actual usable merchandise we often find in games like call of duty, or the special in game content, there's something so many of us look forward to when cracking open our limited run games. With the start of a new generation I figured some of us, myself included, might be planning on picking up more of these special titles than we have in the past. The intention of this "guide" is to give everyone one nice place to find out about every special edition console, game, or accessory that'll be launching this generation. The goal is to keep this as comprehensive as possible so that no one misses out on a great item.

 

Below I will list every limited run item, along with their initial release date. Clicking on any item in the list will take you to a post detailing regional release dates (if applicable), all known launch prices, the contents of the special edition, and any known preorder incentives. As new games are announced a new post in this thread will be made and the overall list will be updated. If there's any corrections to be made please let me know, and include a source link if possible, thanks.

 

Please note that some items such as soundtracks may come in either a physical or digital form. I'll try to point out one way or the other when known, but can't make guarantees on things like this, especially if I haven't picked it up myself.

 

Special Edition Consoles:

 

Special Edition Games:

 

Special Edition Accessories:

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As the name implies, this edition of the console is only available to those that purchase it at launch. Supplies are limited enough that without a preorder it'll be very difficult to obtain.

 

Release Date:

  • Everywhere available: November 22, 2013

 

Price:

  • USA/Canada: $499.99
  • UK: £429.99
  • EU: €499.99

 

Contents:

  • Special Packaging
  • Commemorative Controller
  • Exclusive Day One Achievement

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • Microsoft Store: Special Achievement (Must be preordered on Xbox 360 Dashboard)

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Description:

Geared more towards those wanting to interact with their content than those wanting to display it.

 

Release Date:

  • UK: November 22, 2013
  • EU: November 22, 2013

 

Price:

  • UK: £64.99
  • EU: €79.99

 

Contents:

  • Steelbook
  • Artbook
  • Soundtrack
  • 2 Lithographs with dustjacket
  • Hidden Mystery (in game content)
  • Sacrificed Secrets (in game content)
  • Captain Kenway’s Legacy (in game content)

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • Game (UK): Treasure Map Pack

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The most expensive edition available in Europe. Identical to the skull edition with the exception of the packaging and the addition of a statue. Ideal for those looking to display their purchases.

 

Release Date:

  • UK: November 22, 2013
  • EU: November 22, 2013

 

Price:

  • UK: £79.99
  • EU: €99.99

 

Contents:

  • Collector's Box
  • Artbook
  • Soundtrack
  • 2 Lithographs with dustjacket
  • Hidden Mystery (in game content)
  • Sacrificed Secrets (in game content)
  • Captain Kenway’s Legacy (in game content)
  • 45cm Captain Edward Kenway statue

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • Game (UK): Treasure Map Pack

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An edition of the game exclusive to Game in the UK at launch. Coming with no extra physical items, this edition strictly features extra in game content normally found in the more expensive editions.

 

Release Date:

  • UK: November 22, 2013

 

Price:

  • UK: £79.99

 

Contents:

  • Sacrificed Secrets (in game content)
  • Captain Kenway’s Legacy (in game content)

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • Game (UK): Treasure Map Pack

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The most complete special edition available.

 

Release Date:

  • Everywhere available: November 22, 2013

 

Price:

  • ?

 

Contents:

  • 55cm Statue of Captain Edward on the Jackdaw's Bow
  • Steelbook
  • Artbook
  • Soundtrack
  • 2 Lithographs with dustjacket
  • 2 canvas prints
  • Collector's box
  • Parchment paper world map
  • Replica Flag
  • All unlockable in-game content available at launch

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • Game (UK): Treasure Map Pack

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The only special edition available in north america

 

Release Date:

  • US/Canada: November 22, 2013

 

Price:

  • US/Canada: $129.99

 

Contents:

  • Special Packaging
  • 18" Statue
  • 28" x 48" Embroidered Pirate Flag
  • 80 page art book
  • Steelbook
  • Soundtrack

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • EB/Gamestop: Black Island in-game content

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Description:

The cheaper of the two editions available. Features mostly digital content.

 

Release Date:

  • Everywhere Available: November 22, 2013

 

Price:

  • US/Canada: $119.99
  • UK: £94.99
  • EU: €119.99

 

Contents:

  • Special Packaging
  • Season Pass
  • Free Fall Bonus Map (also available with regular edition preorder)
  • Paracord Strap
  • Steelbook
  • Digital Soundtrack
  • In game player patch, card, and background

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • EB/Gamestop US: Classic Ghost multiplayer character
  • EB/Gamestop Canada: Personalization pack for use in Black Ops 2

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Description:

The more expensive of the two editions available. Being released in extremely limited quantities with many stores not being allocated any. The only difference between this and the hardened edition, aside from packaging, is the mountable Ghosts branded camera included.

 

Release Date:

  • Everywhere Available: November 22, 2013

 

Price:

  • US/Canada: $199.99

 

Contents:

  • Special Packaging
  • Season Pass
  • Free Fall Bonus Map (also available with regular edition preorder)
  • Paracord Strap
  • Steelbook
  • Digital Soundtrack
  • In game player patch, card, and background
  • Tactical Camera

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • EB/Gamestop US: Classic Ghost multiplayer character
  • EB/Gamestop Canada: Personalization pack for use in Black Ops 2

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A regular copy of the game with alternate cover art and exclusive DLC. Available in store while supplies last or for download the first 2 weeks following launch.

 

Release Date:

  • Everywhere Available: November 22, 2013

 

Price:

  • US/Canada: $59.99
  • UK: £49.99

 

Contents:

  • Tribute Pack containing Classic Frank West outfit and official Chuck Greene outfit

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • N/A

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A regular copy of the game with alternate cover art and exclusive DLC. Available in store while supplies last or for download the first 2 weeks following launch.

 

Release Date:

  • Everywhere Available: November 22, 2013

 

Price:

  • US/Canada: $59.99
  • UK: £49.99

 

Contents:

  • Day one car pack containing 2010 Audi TT RS Coupe, 2013 Ford Focus ST, and 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • N/A

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Everything in the day one edition of the game, plus extra DLC. Contains very little physical content.

 

Release Date:

  • Everywhere Available: November 22, 2013

 

Price:

  • US/Canada: $79.99
  • UK: £59.99
  • EU: €79.99

 

Contents:

  • Special Packaging
  • Day One Car Pack
  • Limited Edition Car Pack
  • VIP Membership
  • 1250 Car Tokens
  • Steelbook
  • Decal Sheet

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • N/A

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Description:

A regular copy of the game with alternate cover art and exclusive DLC. Available in store while supplies last or for download the first 2 weeks following launch.

 

Release Date:

  • Everywhere Available: November 22, 2013

 

Price:

  • US/Canada: $59.99
  • UK: £49.99

 

Contents:

  • Legionnaire’s Trust Exclusive Sword
  • Ruins Map

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • N/A

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Highly geared towards those that like to display their collection, with no extra in game content.

 

Release Date:

  • US/Canada: March 11, 2014
  • UK: March 13, 2014

 

Price:

  • US/Canada: $249.99
  • UK: £249.99

 

Contents:

  • 18" tall, 16" long titan statue with motorized cockpit and lighting
  • 190 page hardcover artbook
  • Full-size titan schematic poster

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • N/A

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Lots of content that can be displayed and handled. No extra in game content.

 

Release Date:

  • US/Canada: Q2, 2014

 

Price:

  • US/Canada: $129.99

 

Contents:

  • Special Packaging
  • Steelbook
  • Vigilante Mask
  • 9" Statue
  • Soundtrack
  • 80 Page Hardcover Artbook

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • EB/Gamestop US: Palace Pack

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Not to rain on your parade, but shouldn't the corresponding information go into the corresponding game forums? Every time something game-specific is posted in the Xbox One forum, it is locked or moved.

 

The idea I had was one big collection of information for anyone highly interested in special editions. The idea was to include both limited runs of hardware and software. Splitting some of it off into other forums (at the same time removing any kind of formal update here) while leaving some (consoles and accessories) here, kind of seems like a mess and defeats the purpose I intended.... Almost done though. Although I hope it'll be given a fair run, if the mods don't like it they have every right to delete it. Just trying to help.

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A mixture of physical and digital content, not available in North America.

 

Release Date:

  • UK/EU: Q2, 2014

 

Price:

  • UK: £79.99
  • EU: €89.99

 

Contents:

  • Vigilante Collector box
  • Aiden Pearce’s cap
  • Aiden Pearce’s mask
  • Soundtrack
  • Palace pack

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • GAME UK: The Untouchables Singleplayer Pack

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Just an opinion. Would it be better if maybe you just put it all into one post?! or even just put 1 game per post Like all the Assassins Creed in one, all the Call of Duty in another. instead of breaking it up each game?

 

Or maybe just give a link under each one so we can get all the information and all you have to do is show the edition and what country its in.

 

again just a randoms 2 cents.

 

-xICooRsYIx

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The special edition with the most content available, both physical and digital.

 

Release Date:

  • UK: Q2, 2014

 

Price:

  • UK: £104.99

 

Contents:

  • DedSec Collector box
  • 23cm Aiden Pearce Figurine
  • Steelbook
  • Artbook
  • Soundtrack
  • Map of Chicago
  • 4 collectible augmented reality cards
  • 3 badges
  • Palace Pack
  • Signature Shot
  • Breakthrough Pack
  • Vehicle Expert Perk

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • GAME UK: The Untouchables Singleplayer Pack

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Just an opinion. Would it be better if maybe you just put it all into one post?!

 

No way everything would fit into one post.

 

or even just put 1 game per post Like all the Assassins Creed in one, all the Call of Duty in another. instead of breaking it up each game?

 

Doable now, but not when new games get announced. All editions (such as with Assassin's Creed) aren't always announced at once. And when I link the lists to the individual posts there's no way to link to specific sections within a post... If that makes any sense.

 

Or maybe just give a link under each one so we can get all the information and all you have to do is show the edition and what country its in.

 

I would if the information was out there already collected already in a semi-permanent location, but it's not. I had to find most of this from multiple different retail sites. I could link to the retail sites, but in a few months time that'll do no good as they tend to remove pages when they stop stocking a product.

 

again just a randoms 2 cents.

 

-xICooRsYIx

 

Appreciate it. Even if criticism doesn't lead to action, it should at least lead to thinking.

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Description:

A limited time release of the regular game with some free DLC normally found in the more expensive editions.

 

Release Date:

  • UK: Q2, 2014

 

Price:

  • UK: £59.99

 

Contents:

  • Breakthrough Pack
  • Vehicle Expert Perk

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • GAME UK: The Untouchables Singleplayer Pack

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Description:

Special in-store packaging for Xbox Live Gold available while supplies last.

 

Release Date:

  • Where Available: November 22, 2013

 

Price:

  • US/Canada: $59.99
  • UK: £39.99

 

Contents:

  • 12 months of Xbox Live Gold
  • Killer Instinct: Round One game with Shadow Jago character
  • Commemorative Day One card
  • Steelbook Case

 

Preorder Bonuses:

  • N/A

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