Amazon is currently offering attractive discounts on official strategy guides and art books for the game Assassin`s Creed Shadows. The standard paperback guide is available at a reduced price of $19.30 (originally $30), marking the lowest price since its launch in March. A hardcover Collector`s Edition is also available for $36 (down from $45).
Fans of Assassin`s Creed can also find great deals on official art books from Dark Horse, celebrating the latest installment in Ubisoft`s renowned series. Notably, the lavish “The Art of Assassin`s Creed Shadows Deluxe Edition” art book is on sale for $72.83 (originally $100).
Assassin`s Creed Shadows Book Offers:
- Assassin`s Creed Shadows Strategy Guide (Paperback) – $19.30 (was $30)
- Assassin`s Creed Shadows: Collector`s Edition Strategy Guide (Hardcover) – $36.49 (was $45)
- The Art of Assassin`s Creed Shadows Deluxe Edition (Hardcover) – $72.83 (was $100)
- The Art of Assassin`s Creed Shadows (Hardcover) – $41.49 (was $50)
If you haven`t yet purchased the game itself, the Walmart-exclusive Special Edition for PS5 or Xbox Series X, which includes unique bonus content, is available with a $10 discount. Amazon also offered an exclusive edition, but its discount ended after the Prime Day sale, where it was priced at $47.50.
Let`s take a closer look at each of the four Assassin`s Creed Shadows books.
Assassin`s Creed Shadows Collector`s Edition Guide (Hardcover)
This premium hardcover guide features the game`s logo against a striking red background. Beyond its durable binding, the main highlight of this edition is an additional 32-page section, bringing the total page count to 448. It is expected that this bonus section will contain exclusive illustrations, similar to previous Assassin`s Creed collector`s editions.
The guide`s publisher, Piggyback, has a long-standing history with the Assassin`s Creed series, having released guides since Assassin`s Creed II in 2009. Like Piggyback`s previous works, this Assassin`s Creed Shadows guide is an exhaustive source of information, covering every aspect of the game`s open world. Key sections include:
- Companion Chapter: An overview of all story missions with a flowchart to contextualize your progression.
- Complete Walkthrough: A step-by-step guide for all missions, including main quests and optional content.
- Atlas: Detailed world maps with annotations identifying all points of interest.
- Inventory: A comprehensive catalog of all weapons, gear, resources, and items.
- Mastery: A full explanation of the game`s skill system and upgrade trees, along with tips for creating ideal skill combinations.
Assassin`s Creed Shadows Strategy Guide (Paperback)
The standard paperback edition of the Assassin`s Creed Shadows official strategy guide contains all the aforementioned sections except for the bonus chapter, making it slightly shorter at 416 pages. This edition was also available in a bundle with the Amazon-exclusive Limited Edition of the game.
The Art of Assassin`s Creed Shadows (Hardcover)
Published by Dark Horse, this official 256-page hardcover art book meticulously details the development of Assassin`s Creed Shadows, featuring a wealth of concept art showcasing the dual protagonists, the feudal Japan landscapes, and the equipment you`ll use throughout the adventure.
The Art of Assassin`s Creed Shadows Deluxe Edition (Hardcover)
The Deluxe Edition boasts an exclusive cover with a minimalist aesthetic, similar to the Collector`s Edition Strategy Guide. This version of The Art of Assassin`s Creed Shadows is the same length as the standard hardcover (256 pages) but also includes an exclusive slipcase and a portfolio containing a gallery-quality art print.
Piggyback`s Nintendo Game Strategy Guides
In recent years, Piggyback has become well-known for its guides to The Legend of Zelda, both of which are currently on significant discount at Amazon. Piggyback also plans to release a retrospective on the Metroid Prime Trilogy this year.
- Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector`s Edition Guide (Hardcover) – $25 (was $45)
- Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Guide (Paperback) – $18.74 (was $30)
- Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expanded Guide (Hardcover) – $22.26 (was $40)
- Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective – $46.49 (was $50)