Assassin’s Creed 4 Collector’s Editions announced, first gameplay footage revealed

Ubisoft has announced details of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’s range of collector’s editions, revealed an Assassin’s Creed pre-order program called ‘The Watch’, and released the first ever in-game footage.

Black Flag will receive four different collector’s editions, each containing exclusive physical and in-game content, ranging from additional single-player missions to figurines and canvas prints.

Each collector’s edition will be available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC and Wii U. Prices have yet to be announced.

Special Edition (GAME exclusive)

• Sacrificed Secrets Pack – containing Sacrificed Island, Captain Drake’s Outfit, Dual Swords and Dual Flintlocks
• Captain Kenway’s Legacy – containing Golden Dual Swords for use in single-player and the Treasure Hunter multiplayer costume

Skull Edition

• Jumbo Steel Case
• Single-player missions: ‘Hidden Mystery’ & ‘Sacrificed Secrets’
• Captain Kenway’s Legacy – containing Golden Dual Swords for use in single-player and the Treasure Hunter multiplayer costume
• 2 Lithographs
• Artbook
• Official Soundtrack

Buccaneer Edition (GAME exclusive)

• Collector’s Box
• 46cm Captain Edward Kenway Figurine
• Single-player missions: ‘Hidden Mystery’, ‘Sacrificed Secrets’, & ‘Black Island’
• Captain Kenway’s Legacy – containing Golden Dual Swords for use in single-player and the Treasure Hunter multiplayer costume
• 2 Lithographs
• Artbook
• Official Soundtrack

Black Chest Edition (uPlay Exclusive)

• Collector’s Box
• 55cm Captain Edward Kenway Diorama
• 2 Canvas Prints
• Exclusive Steelbook
• World Map
• Black Flag
• Single-player missions: ‘Hidden Mystery’, ‘Sacrificed Secrets’, & ‘Black Island’
• All pre-order packs, including ‘Captain Kenway’s Legacy’ containing Golden Dual Swords for use in single-player and the Treasure Hunter multiplayer costume
• 2 Lithographs
• Artbook
• Official Soundtrack

In addition to the collector’s editions, Ubisoft also revealed details about The Watch, a pre-order programme that grants pre-order customers access to unique content that offers an additional insight into the Assassin’s Creed universe.

The Watch offers players “exclusive access to additional information, bonus content, rewards and the opportunity to take part in an exclusive quest designed specifically for VIP members.”

Members will also become a member of a “select community of Assassin’s Creed fans” who, by the sounds of it, will be given access to a unique social network, where they’re able to “participate in online discussions, upload their own content and compare their skills and achievements”.

Additional information will be revealed via the official website.

And finally, the first in-game footage has been released. It isn’t clear which version of the game the footage has been taken from, but it sure does look prettier than your typical Assassin’s Creed.

Take a look at it below.

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag launches on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC and Wii U on November 1, 2013. A release date for the next-generation versions has yet to be announced.

Source: Ubisoft Press Release