Xbox Versions of Ubisoft’s Collector’s Editions Won’t Include Physical Games

[Tsing]

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In a short blog post published to its official store today, Ubisoft revealed that the collector’s editions of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla ($200), Far Cry 6 ($200), and Watch Dogs: Legion ($190) for Xbox One will not include physical copies of the games. Instead, those who pre-ordered will merely be getting digital keys, which can be redeemed on the appropriate storefront (e.g., Uplay).



This is pretty weird, since collector’s editions are expensive and typically include a physical disc to round out the package. What’s even weirder is that the collector’s editions for PlayStation will receive the games on discs, unlike Xbox.



We’re not sure why Ubisoft is doing this, but it could have something to do with Xbox’s Smart Delivery...

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[Denpepe]

there are already pc C.E.s that do this so why not console versions.

 

[Burticus]

Hell if it comes with a real flamethrower, who cares what format the game is in. But I'm guessing that is some in-game bonus weapon.

edit - oh I see the small print now, "non-working replica". So more junk for my desk.