Which version should you buy?
Those looking to purchase Assassin's Creed Valhalla have a number of options to choose from, with tiered prices for each. There are five versions of the game in total, but first we'll focus on four of them that are still available.
First of all, we'll start with the base game which will be available for $ 59,99 on all platforms, which like the rest will include a free upgrade to next-gen consoles when they launch. their launch next week. As with the other builds we'll be talking about, pre-ordering will also get you something more, although that's really not a reason to choose this version over any other. If you just want the base game and nothing more, this is the option for you.
The next edition is the Gold Edition, costs $ 109,99 for consoles and $ 99,99 for PC. This is available in physical and digital form, with the physical version being the best value for money. It's because you get a steelbook with this one that you obviously don't get with the digital version. The additional cost for the Gold Edition is due to the fact that it includes the Season Pass, although you can still purchase it separately if you just wanted to get the Regular Edition now.
The Ultimate Edition is a tier above Gold, which costs $ 129,99 at GameStop, but appears to be $ 119,99 elsewhere. Like the Gold edition, this one includes a steelbook and the Season Pass, the digital version obviously not having the steelbook. That's not all, as exclusive customization elements are included in what's known as the Ultimate Pack. This includes the Berserker Gear Pack, Berserker Settlement Pack, Berserker Longship Pack, and a set of runes. For the first part of the game, these are an upgrade to what you've got and are certainly useful, although $ 20 might be a bit too much for them.
You couldn't have a new Assassin's Creed game without some sort of edition accompanied by a statue and this time there are two, although only one is really available at the moment. The first of these is the Ragnarok Edition, which includes the game, the Season Pass, a steelbook, and a male statuette of Eivor. What you will notice is that it does not include the Ultimate Pack, so you have to decide if you want the statuette or the exclusive in-game content. It will set you back $ 149,99 and can be purchased from multiple retailers.
The Collector's Edition is the last option and is an exclusive Ubisoft Store has been sold out for some time now. This includes the game, Season Pass, Ultimate Pack, a 5cm male Eivor Viking statuette, a 30cm female Eivor figure, a premium certificate of authenticity, a selected soundtrack, a set of three lithographs and a steelbook for a price of $ 199. You can still pay a premium online or maybe you pre-ordered it and try to decide to cancel and get another version, but you won't be able to get it from the Ubisoft Store unless they do not put any more at launch, which is unlikely.
Everything except the base version comes with the Season Pass like we said above which includes a good bit of content it appears. For more information on this, see our guide on whether you should purchase the Season Pass or not, as this can also influence which version you want to purchase.
When it comes to which version to buy, there is no one true final version that will suit everyone. Those who enjoy collecting game statues will certainly be interesting in the Ragnarok Edition, unless you are looking to pay a premium from a third-party seller for the Collector's Edition. If you don't want to, you might want to look at the cheaper options. If you need all of the in-game cosmetics, the Ultimate Edition will be needed due to its exclusive content. The Gold Edition is a bit odd, as it's literally just the base game and Season Pass combined, although you don't save a thing by buying them in one package. As a result, unless you have no doubts that you want the Season Pass later, you can simply purchase the base game and pick up the Season Pass later. If you just want to get them both at once, just grab the Gold Edition and you'll have it ready to download every time it goes up.
