Fans of Assassin’s Creed will be able to add multiple new titles to their collection when Assassin’s Creed Shadows debuts this March. An official strategy guide is set to launch concurrently with the game on March 20, and Dark Horse’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows art book will be available on March 25. Each title includes standard and collector’s editions available for preorder on Amazon, with two titles currently discounted. You can reserve the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collector’s Edition Guide at a 10% discount, bringing the price down to $40.49. Additionally, preorders for The Art of Assassin’s Creed Shadows are heavily discounted, allowing fans to save nearly $20 on the forthcoming hardcover edition.
If you haven’t reserved a copy of the game itself, check out our comprehensive Assassin’s Creed Shadows preorder guide for essential details on all editions and bonuses.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Strategy Guides + Art Books
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Collector’s Edition Strategy Guide (Hardcover) — $40.49 ($
45) | Releases March 20 - Assassin’s Creed Shadows Strategy Guide (Paperback) — $30 | Releases March 20
- The Art of Assassin’s Creed Shadows (Hardcover) — $30.49 (
$50) | Releases March 25 - The Art of Assassin’s Creed Shadows Deluxe Edition (Hardcover) — $100 | Releases March 25
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collector’s Edition Guide (Hardcover)
$40.49 (was $45) | Releases March 20
The Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collector’s Edition strategy guide is a premium hardcover book featuring a striking red cover adorned with the game’s logo at its center.
In addition to the hardcover format, the main highlight of this edition is the additional 32-page section, bringing the total page count to 448. While the contents of the bonus section remain unclear, previous Assassin’s Creed collector’s editions included chapters with exclusive artwork.
The publisher, Piggyback, has a long-standing collaboration with Assassin’s Creed, having developed strategy guides for several AC titles dating back to Assassin’s Creed II in 2009.
As with its previous Assassin’s Creed guides, Piggyback’s AC Shadows guidebook is an extensive compendium of information that aims to cover all aspects of the game’s open world. Below is a list of the main sections included in the guide:
- Alliance Chapter – A detailed overview of all narrative missions complete with a flowchartto frame your advancement within the game.
- Comprehensive Guide – Detailed instructions for all missions within the game, encompassing primary quests as well as optional unlisted elements.
- World Map – A collection of maps featuring thorough notes highlighting all features of activity.
- Inventory – A complete catalog of every weapon, item, resources, and gear collected.
- Expertise – This section thoroughly elucidates the game’s skill system and support trees while providing tips on skill combinations to create your optimal impact.
The Art of Assassin’s Creed Shadows (Hardcover)
$30.49 (was $50) | Releases March 25
Scheduled for release five days after the game, The Art of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available for pre-order at a remarkable price of $30.49 on Amazon. This reflects a 39% discount from its original retail value of $50, making it an ideal time to secure your pre-order.
Published by Dark Horse, this official 256-page hardcover art book showcases the design of Assassin’s Creed Shadows with an abundance of concept art featuring the dual protagonists, the feudal Japan environment, and the equipment that you will use throughout the journey.
The Art of Assassin’s Creed Shadows Deluxe Edition (Hardcover)
$100
At $100, The Art of Assassin’s Creed Shadows Deluxe Edition is significantly more expensive than the standard hardcover—especially when you consider Amazon’s discount on the regular version. The Deluxe Edition features a unique case adorned with subtle elegance reminiscent of the Collector’s Edition content.
Though it shares the same interior material, the Deluxe Edition additionally includes a special slipcase and a portfolio containing an art print of gallery quality for display.
Piggyback’s Nintendo Titles
Presently, Piggyback is primarily recognized for its pair of The Legend of Zelda strategy guides, both of which are available at substantial discounts on Amazon. Additionally, Piggyback is set to release a retrospective on the Metroid Prime Trilogy this year, and you can preorder Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective for $45 at Amazon.
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – The Complete Official Guide: Collector’s Edition — $26.85 (
$45) - The Legend of Zelda: Breathof the Wild The Complete Authoritative Information: -Enhanced Edition — $20 ($
40) - Metroid Prime 1-3: A Detailed Retrospective – The Authoritative Art and Creation of Metroid Prime 1-3 — $45 | Launches July 2025 (Date TBD)
Data enthusiasts should also seek to explore the forthcoming 592-page strategy guide for Metaphor: ReFantazio, Atlus’ outstanding 2024 role-playing game. Developed by Future Press and set for release on February 28, the Metaphor: ReFantazio Official Strategy Guide is available for preorder at $49.49 (previously $55) on Amazon.
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