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Save Big on Assassin’s Creed Shadows Guides and Art Books

Amazon is currently offering significant discounts on official merchandise for Assassin`s Creed Shadows, including strategy guides and art books. The standard paperback strategy guide is available for just $19.30, a substantial reduction from its original price of $30, marking its lowest price point since its release with the game in March. For those seeking a premium option, the hardcover Collector`s Edition is also discounted to $36, down from $45.

Fans of the Assassin`s Creed series can also take advantage of price cuts on Dark Horse`s official art books for the newest installment. The luxurious Deluxe Edition of `The Art of Assassin`s Creed Shadows` is now priced at $72.83, a considerable drop from its initial $100.

Assassin`s Creed Shadows Book Deals:

  • Standard Strategy Guide (Paperback): $19.30 (originally $30)
  • Collector`s Edition Strategy Guide (Hardcover): $36.49 (originally $45)
  • The Art of Assassin`s Creed Shadows Deluxe Edition (Hardcover): $72.83 (originally $100)
  • The Art of Assassin`s Creed Shadows (Hardcover): $41.49 (originally $50)

For those who haven`t yet purchased the game, the Walmart-exclusive Special Edition for PS5 or Xbox Series X, which includes unique bonus content, offers a $10 saving. While Amazon previously had its own exclusive edition discounted during Prime Day at $47.50 for PS5 and Xbox, it is no longer on sale.

You can take a closer look at the four Assassin`s Creed Shadows books below.

Assassin`s Creed Shadows Collector`s Edition Guide (Hardcover)

The Assassin`s Creed Shadows Collector`s Edition strategy guide is a high-quality hardcover publication featuring a distinctive red cover adorned with the game`s logo. This deluxe edition boasts an additional 32-page section, expanding the total page count to 448. While the specific content of this bonus section isn`t detailed, past Assassin`s Creed collector`s guides have often included exclusive artwork.

Piggyback, the guide`s publisher, has a rich history with the Assassin`s Creed franchise, having produced guides since Assassin`s Creed II in 2009. True to Piggyback`s reputation, the AC Shadows guidebook is an extensive resource designed to cover every facet of the game`s expansive open world. Its key sections include:

  • Companion Chapter: Provides an overview of all story missions, complete with a flowchart to illustrate game progression.
  • Complete Walkthrough: Offers a step-by-step guide for all missions, encompassing both main quests and optional content.
  • Atlas: Features detailed world maps with annotations highlighting all points of interest.
  • Inventory: A comprehensive catalog of all weapons, gear, resources, and items.
  • Mastery: Explains the game`s skill system and upgrade trees, offering advice on skill combinations for optimal character builds.

Assassin`s Creed Shadows Strategy Guide (Paperback)

The standard paperback edition of the official Assassin`s Creed Shadows strategy guide includes all the sections found in the Collector`s Edition, with the exception of the 32-page bonus chapter, making it slightly shorter at 416 pages. This standard guide can also be purchased as part of a bundle with the Amazon-exclusive Limited Edition of the game for $87.11.

The Art of Assassin`s Creed Shadows (Hardcover)

Published by Dark Horse, the official 256-page hardcover art book offers an in-depth look at the development of Assassin`s Creed Shadows. It showcases abundant concept art, featuring the game`s dual protagonists, the stunning feudal Japan settings, and the array of gear players will utilize throughout their journey.

The Art of Assassin`s Creed Shadows Deluxe Edition (Hardcover)

The Deluxe Edition of `The Art of Assassin`s Creed Shadows` features an exclusive cover design that mirrors the minimalist aesthetic of the Collector`s Edition Strategy Guide. While maintaining the same 256-page length as the standard hardcover, this premium version is enhanced with an exclusive slipcase and a portfolio containing a high-quality art print.


Piggyback`s Other Noteworthy Guides

Beyond Assassin`s Creed, Piggyback has recently gained acclaim for its The Legend of Zelda strategy guides, both of which are also available at significantly reduced prices on Amazon. Furthermore, Piggyback plans to release a retrospective on the Metroid Prime Trilogy this year, titled `Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective,` which is currently available for preorder on Amazon at $46.49.

  • Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector`s Edition Guide (Hardcover): $25 (originally $45)
  • Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Guide (Paperback): $18.74 (originally $30)
  • Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expanded Guide (Hardcover): $22.26 (originally $40)
  • Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective: $46.49 (originally $50)

By Bramwell Nightingale

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