kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) 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: Day One Edition - November 22, 2013 Special Edition Games: Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Special Edition - November 22, 2013 Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Skull Edition - November 22, 2013 Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Buccaneer Edition - November 22, 2013 Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Black Chest Edition - November 22, 2013 Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Limited Edition - November 22, 2013 Call of Duty: Ghosts Hardened Edition - November 22, 2013 Call of Duty: Ghosts Prestige Edition - November 22, 2013 Dead Rising 3 Day One - November 22, 2013 Forza Motorsport 5 Day One - November 22, 2013 Forza Motorsport 5 Limited Edition - November 22, 2013 Killer Instinct Pin Ultimate Edition - November 22, 2013 Need for Speed Rivals: Limited Edition - November 22, 2013 Ryse: Son of Rome Day One - Novemember 22, 2013 Titanfall Collector's Edition - March 11, 2014 Watch Dogs Limited Edition - Q2, 2014 Watch Dogs Special Edition - Q2, 2014 Watch Dogs Vigilante Edition - Q2, 2014 Watch Dogs Dedsec Edition - Q2, 2014 Watch Dogs Uplay Exclusive Edition - Q2, 2014 Special Edition Accessories: Xbox Live Gold Day One - November, 22, 2013 Edited October 25, 2013 by kaleido42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) Description: 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) Edited October 25, 2013 by kaleido42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) 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 Edited October 25, 2013 by kaleido42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) Description: 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 Edited October 25, 2013 by kaleido42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) Description: 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 Edited October 25, 2013 by kaleido42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) Description: 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 Edited October 25, 2013 by kaleido42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Description: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) 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: Tribute Pack containing Classic Frank West outfit and official Chuck Greene outfit Preorder Bonuses: N/A Edited October 25, 2013 by kaleido42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) 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: 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 Edited October 25, 2013 by kaleido42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Description: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Description: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Description: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) 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. Edited October 25, 2013 by kaleido42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Description: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xICooRsYIx Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) Description: 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 Edited October 25, 2013 by kaleido42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) 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 Edited October 25, 2013 by kaleido42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleido42 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) 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 Edited October 25, 2013 by kaleido42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PP4 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Nice thread, I have my titanfall collectors,forza5 collectors and AC4 collectors reserved. I love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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