Ok, so over the last few months, a lot of information has been thrown around about the different Editions of Assassin's Creed 2, for example, where which one is available, what is available with each pack and so on and so forth.

So, just to clear it up for people, and to stop the 10,000,000th thread being posted saying "black edition is good yes ?" I have taken the time to write it all the information down in one simply and easy thread.

ASSASSINS CREED II
- Explore the beginning of modern history in an epic story of power, revenge, and conspiracy.
- Master the art of the assassin with over 20 new weapons and inventions created by Leonardo da Vinci.
- Experience open world gameplay with over 16 types of mission.
Collectors Edition Bonus Quests: Enter and explore the most prestigious moments of the Renaissance. Reveal mysterious, unique artifacts hidden within the walls of Palazzo Medicis in Florence, and the Santa Maria Dei Frari, and Arsenal Shipyard Warehouse in Venice.


Black Collectors Edition [Limited Edition] (PC) (Xbox) (PS3)
1 x Game Disk
1 x Ezio Figurine - complete with upgraded "Master Assassin" cloak. (Note: this cloak is only available in the later stages of the game)
3 x in-game Bonus Missions - Palazzo Medicis (Florence), Santa Maria dei Frari (Venice), Arsenal Shipyard (Venice)
1 x Game Soundtrack - composed by Jesper Kyd, and nominated for a BAFTA in the "2009 Best Original Score in a Game".
1 x Behind the Scenes DVD - which also includes all of the videos, behind the scenes goodies, and e-goodies about Assassin's Creed II.
1 x Conspiracy book - a 64, parchment finished, page book with a finely crafted leather style hardcover, containing exclusive insights on the Game Art, Story, and Background, direct from the games developers. As well as this, secret faces are revealed from within the game's overarching conspiracy. (NOTE: This is the 'Art Book' + even more goodies)

All this comes in a Collectable Black Packaging - complete with a Unique authentic holographic signature.

Master Assassin Edition (Xbox) (PS3)
1 x Game Disk
1 x Ezio Figurine - with his usual White assassin's cloak.
2 x in-game Bonus Missions - Palazzo Medicis (Florence), Santa Maria dei Frari (Venice)
1 x Game Soundtrack - composed by Jesper Kyd, and nominated for a BAFTA in the "2009 Best Original Score in a Game".
1 x Behind the Scenes DVD - containing all the behind the scenes videos of Assassin's Creed II.
1 x Art book - containing all of the concept art for Assassin's Creed II.

All this comes in a Premium Collectable Metal Case

White Collectors Edition (PC) (Xbox) (PS3)
1 x Game Disk
1 x Ezio Figurine - with his usual White assassin's cloak.
1 x in-game Bonus Mission - Santa Maria dei Frari (Venice)
1 x Special Assassin's Creed Hoody - only available from JBhi-fi.com.au

All this comes in a Collectable White Packaging

Normal Edition (PC) (Xbox) (PS3)
1 x Game Disk
1 x in-game Bonus Mission - only available in the USA, with a special code from www.gamestop.com


(All of the Editions mentioned, apart from the Master Assassin Edition, are available for PC, Xbox, and PS3.)
(NOTE: The hardware specifications for these games have not yet been released)


Availability

Black Edition
UK and Europe - www.play.com
Australia - www.ebgames.com.au

Master Assassin Edition
USA and Canada - www.gamestop.com

White Edition
UK + Europe - www.game.co.uk
Australia and New Zealand - www.jbhifionline.com.au
Australia - www.game.com.au

Normal Edition
All good game retailers

This message has been edited. Last edited by: c-swain,

Ha, jokes on you. This is the 10,000,000th thread.

Nooooooo it's true !!
*weeps*

please post this information in the "assassin's creed 2 black edition pre-order information" thread first so i can become more badass

C&P and Wikipedia :P

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Several different limited editions of Assassins Creed II will be released. The "Black" limited edition release is packaged with an Ezio figurine who is garbed in an upgraded black Assassin cloak which Ezio earns in the advanced stages of the game. Included are 3 bonus missions and a "conspiracy book" giving details of the plot. The "White" limited edition release is packaged with one bonus mission, and an Ezio figurine in his standard white Assassin cloak.[23] "Master Assassin's Edition" is the North American limited edition, which will include the white-cloaked Ezio figurine, two in-game maps, an art book and an additional dvd containing the game's soundtrack, behind the scenes information and more.

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Originally posted by ThrasherX11:
please post this information in the "assassin's creed 2 black edition pre-order information" thread first so i can become more badass

i will of course be adding this information along with a link to this thread to the "Black Edition Pre-Order" thread.

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Originally posted by thekyle0:
Ha, jokes on you. This is the 10,000,000th thread.

True, but at least his is more informative than your typical CE thread that is just trying to start a flaming war between N. America vs the rest of the world!

I'm willing to kill for the black edition.

Atmon, if you're reading this, I'm willing to pay w/e it costs to get a black edition to Israel.

Seriously, I beg you guys, I want the black edition so badly...

yet it still atract's a bunch of people who think it's big and clever to all point out the same thing

Maybe it'll work... not likely... but maybe.

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Originally posted by Danvish:
Maybe it'll work... not likely... but maybe.

lol that's the spirit ! keep up the faith !! xP

DAM Y NOT N.A. AND ALL THOSE PLACES HAVE THA SAME GODDAM EDITIONS

corporate greed

OK, I hate to break every PC gamer's heart in North America, but the bonus map is not available for PC with preorder. Yes, that's right: PC gets just the base version and nothing more if you live in North America.

WHY DOES UBISOFT HATE US?????
(my apologies to anyone who hates all-caps text, but this warranted it.)

Wow, you must've done alot of research for this. Thanks for taking the time, mate!

How come the US's normal version get's a bonus mission...
that's not fair..

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Originally posted by Account_Deleted:
How come the US's normal version get's a bonus mission...
that's not fair..

Says the person who has the ability to purchase the Black Edition?

Yes....
i think their complaining spam's go through..
hey Xana, next time Aus don''t get something wanna go on spam fest?? :sadeyes; :wicked:

But this i ment for people in australia that doens't wanna budge $150 for balck edition
when they can pre order MW2..
and still be about to preorder AC2 since you would get a bonus at the price of $100..

Just going to Sticky this because it will be useful for everyone to see instead of making more threads.

Nice work c-swain.