Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag gameplay trailer, collector editions revealed

By Dave Cook

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag has received its first gameplay trailer, along with a list of collector edition bundles and a VIP pass called “The Watch” that are heading to retailers near you.

In a release sent to VG247 today, Ubisoft confirmed that the PC, PS3, PS4, Wii U and Xbox 360 editions of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag would each receive collector edition bundles.

Pre-order customers will also gain access to “The Watch”, a VIP programme that gives players a special activation code that unlocks bonus content. UK and Ireland players can only get the code from can only get this code from Game, Amazon and GameStop and direct from Uplay.

VIPs will get a special bonus mission, extra rewards and access to an exclusive social hub where you can chat about the game, compare achievements and more. You can check out the Assassin’s Creed: The Watch hub here.

You can also pre-order a limited Edward Kenway: The Assassin Pirate figurine on Uplay from today, ahead of its October release. Buying the figure will also net you a DLC code for bonus in-game weapons and skins.

Now then, those collector editions are as follows:

The Black Chest Edition (Uplay exclusive) – check out the product page here.

• Premium Quality 55 cm Diorama of Captain Edward on the Jackdaw’s Bow
• Exclusive SteelBook
• High-quality artbook
• The official soundtrack
• 2 Lithographs in their protective envelope
• 2 canvas prints
• All existing additional Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Unlockable In-Game Content, including single player missions, skins and weapons
• Collector’s box
• Physical pirate booty: Parchment world map, an original Black Flag replica

The Buccaneer Edition (exclusive to Game in the UK and Gamestop in Ireland)

• Premium Quality Edward Kenway Figurine on the Jackdaw’s Crow’s Nest
• High-quality artbook
• The official soundtrack
• 2 Lithographs in their protective envelope
• Collector’s box
• Additional Unlockable In-game Content

The Skull Edition (available across the UK)

• Collector Jumbo Steel Case
• High-quality artbook
• The official soundtrack
• 2 Lithographs in their protective envelope
• Unlockable In-game Content

The Special Edition (exclusive to Game in the UK and Xtravision in Ireland)

• This special edition will be available at the standard price and includes unlockable in-game content only available at game launch.

That’s a nickel and dime proposition if ever I saw one. Now then what you really came for, the new gameplay trailer:

What do you think?