Assassin’s Creed Shadows Deluxe Edition for Xbox Series X|S

What kind of game is Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Xbox X|S?

Shadows is the latest game in Ubisoft’s long-running Assassin’s Creed franchise. This game series is focused on the antagonism between two different factions since ancient times. The Templars believe in Order, and scheme to manipulate mankind to their goals. The Assassins, on the other hand, hold that free will is paramount and that every person should be allowed to do as they please and be responsible for their actions. This is the Creed that all Assassins follow: “Nothing is true, everything is permitted”.
The action in AC Shadows takes place in feudal Japan, a real-life setting recreated in detail thanks to a lot of research. Assassin’s Creed games are famous for having players interact with famous ancient characters and explore real locations. Fans had been asking for a game set in Japan for a long time, and now their wish has come true.

What are the contents of AC Shadows Ultimate Edition?

This is the Deluxe Edition of the game, in addition to the base game it comes with the following extra content:

• Sekiryu Character Pack
• Sekiryu Hideout Pack

Players who are only interested in the base game can buy the Standard Edition, available at Gamecardsdirect, the one-stop gift card shop.

Players who prepurchase the Deluxe Edition before its release on March 20th, 2025 will be awarded the following prepurchase bonuses:

• Bonus Quest: Thrown to the dogs
• Claws of Awaji expansion

How is Shadows unique compared to previous games?

Shadows is the first Assassin’s Creed game exclusively developed for the current generation of consoles, so it takes full advantage of modern hardware. Impressive graphics and lightning-fast loading times mark the game as a distinct improvement over the previous games. In addition to that, AC Shadows includes the following major innovations:

• Dual Protagonists: players can choose to play as a strong samurai or as an agile ninja for most of the story, with very different approaches to the gameplay.
• Dynamic weather: the weather in AC Shadows is subject to change and evolve with the passing of time, altering the environment drastically each season.
• Clue-based assassinations: as an option to improve immersiveness, players can opt to avoid clear markers directing them to the target, and rely on clues found in the environment to identify their victim.

What are Helix credits used for?

Helix credits are a premium currency used to buy extra content in Assassin’s Creed games. Shadows has its Helix credits, too, that can be used to purchase cosmetic items like skins for weapons, armor and so on. The items you buy don’t give you an advantage in game, they only change the appearance of your gear so your character can look unique. The one thing that has an use in-game are maps to collectibles or hidden places. Here at Gamecardsdirect you can find a selection of Helix credits.

Is Assassin’s Creed Shadows Deluxe Edition available at Gamecardsdirect?

Yes, the game is available at our webshop and it’s also very easy to buy. Just add it to your cart and enter your email address. Pay with one of the many payment methods we accept, and you will receive the code to your email address in a few seconds. You can also choose to give the game to someone else as a present by selecting the free gift-wrapping option and entering the recipient’s address. This way they will receive a beautiful personalized email with a design of your choice. Please note that at Gamecardsdirect we don’t sell physical game, you buy a code that you can redeem at the Xbox store (check the Redeeming Instructions tab above if you need help with that). Once the code has been redeemed you will be able to download the game.