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'''''Assassin's Creed III''''' is an upcoming ] ] ] ] ] being developed and published by ] for ], ], ],<ref name="AC3WiiUign">{{cite web|url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/122/1220000p1.html|title=Assassin's Creed III Confirmed for Wii U|publisher=IGN|date=2012-03-05|accessdate=2012-03-05}}</ref> and ]. It will be the fifth major installment and the third numbered title in the '']'' series. The game is set for worldwide release for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, beginning in North America on October 30, 2012, with a Microsoft Windows version following on November 20, 2012.<ref name=PCdelayAC3/> A release date for the Wii U version is yet to be announced as the console's own release date has not yet been confirmed. Ubisoft has said that the game will be bigger than any of its previous installments.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/333495/assassins-creed-3-will-be-series-biggest-yet-ubisoft/?cid=OTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS|title=''Assassin's Creed 3 will be series' 'biggest yet' - Ubisoft|publisher=ComputerAndVideoGames.com}}</ref>

The main portion of ''Assassin's Creed III'' will be set before, during and after the ] from 1753 to 1783,<ref name="gi1">{{cite web|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/03/01/april-cover-revealed-assassin-39-s-creed-iii.aspx|title=April Cover Revealed: Assassin's Creed III|last=Miller|first=Matt|date=March 1, 2012|publisher=Game Informer|accessdate=1 March 2012}}</ref> featuring a new protagonist: half-English and half-Native American, Connor Kenway, birth name Ratonhnhaké:ton (pronounced "''Ra-doon-ha-gay-doon''").<ref>{{cite web|last=Harman|first=Stace|title=Connor goes loud: Assassin’s Creed III gets first showing|url=http://www.vg247.com/2012/03/26/connor-goes-loud-assassins-creed-iii-gets-first-showing/|work=]|accessdate=19 June 2012|date=27 March 2012}}</ref> In addition to the historical period, the game will also feature the "present day" setting, where series' protagonist Desmond Miles must endeavour to prevent the 2012 apocalypse, as his story will develop and then reach a conclusion. Players will also experience more Desmond than in any previous titles.<ref>{{cite web|last=Robinson |first=Andy |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/342572/assassins-creed-3-will-have-more-modern-day-sections-than-ever-before/ |title=News: Assassin's Creed 3 will have 'more modern day sections than ever before' |publisher=ComputerAndVideoGames.com |date=2012-04-03 |accessdate=2012-07-28}}</ref> The game features a new engine, ],<ref>http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/03/28/ac-iii-the-redesigned-anvil-engine.aspx</ref> built from the ground up, the engine is said to utilise full capability of current generation systems to deliver a "next-gen Assassin's Creed experience."<ref>{{cite web|last=Robinson |first=Andy |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/338581/assassins-creed-3-aiming-to-look-next-gen-on-360-ps3-ubisoft/ |title=News: Assassin's Creed 3 'aiming to look next-gen' on 360, PS3 - Ubisoft |publisher=ComputerAndVideoGames.com |date=2012-03-05 |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref>

==Synopsis==
===Setting===
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Set in ], the ]-] war has become involved in the ]. As series' protagonist ], the player controls a young half-], half-] man named Connor Kenway, drawn into the fight against tyranny when his home is attacked by colonists. Over the course of the game, Kenway will encounter historical figures including ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. The story will span 30 years of Connor's life, from 1753 to 1783. ] and ] will be cities that can be explored,<ref>{{cite web|last=Robinson |first=Andy |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/338316/assassins-creed-3-first-details-new-hero-is-connor-not-all-english-are-evil/ |title=News: Assassin's Creed 3 first details: New hero is Connor , 'not all English are evil' |publisher=ComputerAndVideoGames.com |date=2012-03-02 |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref> as well as the American Colonial Frontier, spanning forest, cliffs, rivers, Connor's ] village, and the settlements of ], ] and ]. It will be open for the player to take part in hunting activities, and approximately one third of the story will take place in the Frontier.<ref name="GIissue">{{cite journal |last=Miller |first=Matt |title=Liberty and Death: Assassin's Creed III |journal=] |issue=228 |year=2012 |month=April |page=38}}</ref> The entire Eastern seaboard will also be explorable via Connor captaining a ship.<ref name = "GI naval"/>

==Development==
===Origins===
Work on ''Assassin's Creed III'' began in January 2010 (almost immediately after the release of ''Assassin's Creed II'') by a senior team of Ubisoft developers.<ref name="gi1"/> The title has been in development for 3 years and has the longest development cycle since the first Assassin's Creed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowgamer.com/features/1326914/assassins_creed_3_why_starting_from_scratch_has_been_worth_it_interview.html |title=Assassin’s Creed 3: Why Starting From Scratch Has Been Worth It - Interview (Feature) |publisher=NowGamer |date=2012-04-18 |accessdate=2012-07-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kotaku.com/5896386/50-things-about-assassins-creed-iii-that-you-should-know |title=50 Things About Assassin’s Creed III That You Should Know |publisher=Kotaku.com |date=2012-03-26 |accessdate=2012-07-28}}</ref> When Ubisoft first revealed '']'' in 2010, as new details came to light, there was some confusion within the gaming community as to whether this would be ''Assassin's Creed III''. According to the developers, ''Brotherhood'' was not ''Assassin's Creed III,'' and the third installment will not star a "pre-existing character."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ps3blog.net/2010/07/08/assassins-creed-brotherhood-is-not-assassins-creed-3|title=Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood is not Assassin’s Creed 3}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neoseeker.com/news/14389-ubisoft-brotherhood-is-not-assassins-creed-25/|title=Ubisoft: Brotherhood is not Assassin's Creed 2.5 - Neoseeker News Article |publisher=Neoseeker.com |date=2010-07-20 |accessdate=2012-03-01}}</ref> Ubisoft Montreal's developers stated in their interviews that ''Assassin's Creed III'' will be released eventually.

Jean-François Boivin of Ubisoft also stated that each numbered title in the series will introduce a new lead character and a new setting.<ref name="ac3-gamerzine">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerzines.com/ps3/news/assassins-creed-3-details.html|title=Ubisoft reveals first ever details on Assassin's Creed 3|publisher=Gamerzines.com|date=2010-06-08|accessdate=2010-11-17}}</ref> Patrice Désilets, former series' creative director, said that the series has always been planned as a trilogy. He also commented on the story of ''Assassin's Creed III'', saying that it will focus on Assassins' quest to prevent the end of the world in 2012, and their race against time to find temples and Apples of Eden built by "Those Who Came Before". Desmond will be searching for clues as to the locations of these temples, by exploring memories of one (or more) of his other ancestors.<ref name="ac-vgb-ultimate">{{cite web|url=http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2009/06/10/assassins-creed-3-will-see-desmond-become-the-ultimate-assassin.htm|title= Assassins Creed 3 will see Desmond Miles become the Ultimate Assassin |publisher=Video Games Blogger|date=2009-06-10 |accessdate=2010-11-17}}</ref>

In October 2011 Alexandre Amacio, creative director of '']'', announced that the next installment of the franchise was to be released before December 2012, however, Amacio himself would not be directing the game.<ref name="amancioquit">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamingunion.net/news/assassins-creed-revelations-creative-director-quits-ubisoft--7488.html|title=Assassin's Creed: Revelations Creative Director Quits Ubisoft|publisher=GamingUnion.net|date=2012-01-11|accessdate = 2011-01-11}}</ref> This comes from the idea that Desmond Miles, the modern day protagonist of the series, was to finish his tale by December 2012. Amacio said that gamers should not have to play a futuristic game after the time period in which it is set.<ref>{{cite web|last=Pereira|first=Chris|title=Expect a Larger Gap Between Future Assassin's Creed Releases|url=http://www.1up.com/news/expect-larger-gap-between-assassins-creed-games|publisher=1up}}</ref>

===Pre-announcement===
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed during an earnings call on November 8, 2011, that a new "major" ''Assassin's Creed'' game will be released in 2012. Guillemot refused to go into any further detail on the title beyond its confirmation.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jackson|first=Mike|title=New Assassin's Creed in 2012, confirms Ubi|url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/325502/new-assassins-creed-in-2012-confirms-ubi/|publisher=Computer And Video Games}}</ref> Speaking to MCV, Guillemot dismissed the notion that annual ''Assassin's Creed'' installments are diluting the brands, stating instead that they're necessary to "satisfy the demand". Guillemot also claimed in the same interview that this year's ''Assassin's Creed'' will be the series' "biggest to date."<ref>{{cite web|author=Robinson, Andy|url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/333495/assassins-creed-3-will-be-series-biggest-yet-ubisoft/ |title=Assassin's Creed 3 will be series' 'biggest yet' - Ubisoft |publisher=ComputerAndVideoGames.com |date=2012-01-26 |accessdate=2012-03-01}}</ref>

In February 2012, Ubisoft officially confirmed the existence of ''Assassin's Creed III'', and its North American release date of October 30, 2012.<ref name="AC3-conf">{{cite web|last=Reilly|first=Jim|title=Assassin's Creed III Coming In October|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/02/15/assassin-39-s-creed-3-release-date.aspx}}</ref> Guillemot described ''Assassin's Creed III'' as "the true next generation of both the Assassin's Creed brand and interactive entertainment/storytelling in general. We will push the title a lot because it's a fantastic product that the team has been working on for three years. What we have seen is just fabulous."<ref name="AC3-conf"/><ref name="AC3-confirmed"/> Guillemot went on to say the publisher's investing more heavily in the game than in any other title in the series.<ref name="AC3-confirmed">{{cite web|author=Ivan, Tom |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/336082/assassins-creed-3-release-date-october-30/ |title=Assassin's Creed 3 release confirmed for October |publisher=ComputerAndVideoGames.com |date=2012-02-15 |accessdate=2012-03-01}}</ref>

====Internal leaks====
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Reports that ''Assassin's Creed III'' would take place during the American Revolution surfaced following a supposed "inside source" at Ubisoft, who made such a claim in January 2012.<ref>{{cite web|author=Robinson, Andy|url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/333754/assassins-creed-3-heads-to-american-revolution-rumour/?cid=OTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS |title=Assassin's Creed 3 heads to American Revolution - Rumour |publisher=ComputerAndVideoGames.com |date=2012-01-27 |accessdate=2012-03-01}}</ref> On February 29, 2012, an upcoming promotional image of the game was sent to ] by a ] employee, along with information from the retailer that a full reveal was imminent.<ref name="EG-leak">{{cite web|last=Phillips |first=Tom |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-03-01-assassins-creed-3-set-in-american-revolution-report |title=Assassin's Creed 3 set in American Revolution - report |publisher=Eurogamer.net |date= |accessdate=2012-03-01}}</ref> The leaked promotional image led to a general consensus that the game is set in North America during the American Revolution, and at least in part, a snowy setting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oxcgn.com/2012/03/01/assassins-creed-3-oxcgn-picks-american-revolution-in-march-2011-evidence-now-in/|title=Assassin's Creed 3: OXCGN Picks American Revolution in March 2011 - Evidence now in!|last=Laborde|first=Nicholas|date=March 1, 2012|publisher=OXCGN|accessdate=1 March 2012}}</ref> Around the same time, Ubisoft mentioned "a major announcement from Assassin's Creed" was "only days away" via the series' official Facebook. The page's cover photo also depicted a snowy and bleak setting.<ref name="EG-leak"/> Furthermore, '']'' appeared ready to confirm the fresh details via an advertising banner posted on its site. Images show the new assassin standing next to American revolutionary leader ].<ref name="EG-leak"/>

Following the reports, Ubisoft released ''Assassin's Creed III'''s official box art on March 1, 2012, which confirms the game's American Revolution setting.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150594293448068.391304.6119163067&type=3|title=Assassin's Creed III Packshots|date=March 1, 2012|publisher=] on ]|accessdate=1 March 2012}}</ref> The company said it will announce "all the details" at 5pm on March 5.<ref>{{cite web|last=Yin-Poole |first=Wesley |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-03-01-official-assassins-creed-3-box-art-confirms-american-revolution-setting |title=Official Assassin's Creed 3 box art confirms American Revolution setting |publisher=Eurogamer.net |date= |accessdate=2012-03-01}}</ref> Additionally, ''Game Informer'' revealed its latest cover feature which includes more artwork of the game's new main character.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/338061/assassins-creed-3-is-official-set-in-america-first-images/|title=Assassin's Creed 3 is official, set in America - First images|last=Robinson|first=Andy|date=March 1, 2012|publisher=Computerandvideogames.com|accessdate=1 March 2012}}</ref> On March 2, several screenshots were leaked ahead of Ubisoft's official reveal, and the first gameplay details emerged via ''Game Informer''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ivan |first=Tom |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/338285/first-assassins-creed-3-screenshots-appear-online/ |title=News: First Assassin's Creed 3 screenshots appear online |publisher=ComputerAndVideoGames.com |date=2012-03-02 |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref>

===Post-announcement===
''Assassin's Creed III'' was unveiled with a cinematic trailer on March 5, 2012. Ubisoft described the game as the "most ambitious" project in the company's history, with twice the production capacity of any previous title from the publisher. The game's engine, AnvilNext, delivers improved visuals, character models and AI, allowing for battlefields full of fighters.<ref name=unveiling/> Ubisoft later said it's aiming to make ''Assassin's Creed III'' "look next-gen" on current-gen consoles using the new AnvilNext engine.<ref>{{cite web|last=Robinson |first=Andy |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/338581/assassins-creed-3-aiming-to-look-next-gen-on-360-ps3-ubisoft/ |title=News: Assassin's Creed 3 'aiming to look next-gen' on 360, PS3 - Ubisoft |publisher=ComputerAndVideoGames.com |date=2012-03-05 |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref>

Ubisoft said that when Rockstar's '']'' released mid-way through ''Assassin's Creed III''{{'}}s development, it was surprised to see Rockstar had included wild animal hunting and a giant frontier to explore—features both planned for its own sequel. Lead writer Corey May said Ubisoft's now looking at ''Red Dead''{{'}}s success and trying to take the formula in "new directions". Similarities between these two games are down to "a convergence of minds", said ''Assassin's Creed III'' writer Matt Turner.<ref>{{cite web|last=Robinson |first=Andy |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/341576/assassins-creed-3-team-looking-at-red-dead-redemption-success/ |title=News: Assassin's Creed 3 team 'looking at Red Dead Redemption success' |publisher=ComputerAndVideoGames.com |date=2012-03-27 |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref> Creative Director Alex Hutchinson said Ubisoft steered clear of making the ''Assassin's Creed III'' protagonist a female character because the game's setting is not a strong match. Hutchinson said while many people wanted to see female assassins in the series, the American Revolution setting makes it difficult this time round.<ref>{{cite web|author=March 28, 2012 6:33AM PDT |url=http://asia.gamespot.com/news/assassins-creed-iii-female-hero-would-be-a-pain-says-developer-6368577 |title=Assassin's Creed III female hero would be a 'pain,' says developer - GameSpot.com |publisher=Asia.gamespot.com |date=2012-03-28 |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref> Despite this, however, exactly the same timeframe and setting are used in the portable spinoff '']'', which does indeed feature a female Assassin as the playable character.

Ubisoft recommends the PC version of the game to be played with a controller even though it will still support keyboard and mouse setup. Ubisoft Montreal's Creative Director Alex Hutchinson admitted: "We're definitely supporting PC, we love PC, but I think it'll be PC with a controller. I don't see us investing hugely in a mouse and keyboard setup. I think if you want to play on PC and you want to play Assassin's Creed, you have a controller."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/assassins-creed-2012/1221571p1.html|title=Huge Preview: Assassin's Creed 3|publisher=]|date=2012-03-26|accessdate=2012-08-16}}</ref>

At ], extra features were revealed for the ] version of the game. The player has the ability to change weapons on the go and the map is always visible on the ]. Also announced was news for the multiplayer mode. It was announced that there would be over 12 modes, one of which is Domination where players hold certain points on the map. You will be able to play as the British military and the mode is "run" by Abstergo, as with previous games. Game mechanics from the single player will be carried over to the multiplayer, therefore requiring players to utilise stealth and advance assassination techniques. Finally, female assassins will be included.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/724651/assassins-creed-3-multiplayer-detailed/|title=Assassin's Creed 3 Multiplayer Detailed|last=Johnson|first=Stephen|accessdate=June 5, 2012|date=June 5, 2012}}</ref> Ubisoft also revealed the naval aspect of the game. The entire eastern seaboard is an explorable area, much like New York City, Boston, and the Frontier, and will have its own missions, action, side events, and map. In the area, Connor will captain a ship, where the player can attack enemy ships.<ref name = "GI naval"/>

At ], Ubisoft officially revealed a new ] multiplayer mode called 'Wolf Pack'. The mode allows players to form teams of up to 4 people and work collectively to eliminate NPC assassination targets, known as 'Moles'. There are a total of 25 sequences, or 'waves' to complete, with each wave increasing in difficulty.<ref>{{cite web|last=Phillips |first=Tom |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-07-13-assassins-creed-3-co-op-mode-wolf-pack-revealed |title=Assassin's Creed 3 co-op mode Wolf Pack revealed |publisher=Eurogamer.net |date=2012-07-13 |accessdate=2012-07-28}}</ref>

==Marketing==
Ubisoft's senior vice president of sales and marketing, Tony Key, said the game would enjoy the biggest marketing commitment in company history.<ref name=AC3-preorder/> Ubisoft UK MD Rob Cooper has said that ''Assassin's Creed III'' is a good entry point for newcomers to the series, and that he thinks ''Assassin's Creed III'' will hold its own against this year's biggest releases.<ref>{{cite web|author=By CVG Staff for computerandvideogames.com |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/339238/assassins-creed-3-a-great-time-for-gamers-to-join-the-adventure/ |title=News: Assassin's Creed 3 'a great time for gamers to join the adventure' |publisher=ComputerAndVideoGames.com |date=2012-03-08 |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref> In March 2012, the ''Assassin's Creed: Double Pack'' was released both as a retail purchase for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and digital download on ], which brings together the first '']'' and '']'' in a virtual compilation box.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://playstationedge.com/ps3/more-details-revealed-for-the-ubisoft-double-packs-on-ps3-xbox-360/ |title=More Details Revealed For The Ubisoft Double Packs on PS3 & Xbox 360 |publisher=PlayStation Edge |date=2012-01-14 |accessdate=2012-05-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Phillips |first=Tom |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-03-21-assassins-creed-double-edition-rayman-3-hd-on-eu-playstation-store |title=Assassin's Creed Double Edition on EU PlayStation Store |publisher=Eurogamer.net |date=2012-03-21 |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref>

Ubisoft has collaborated with several retail outlets on pre-order bonuses available through several store chains throughout the world. Which of the pre-order bonuses the player received depended upon where they pre-ordered the game. A free SteelBook collectible featuring artwork by renowned comic book artist ] is available as a pre-order incentive.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ikogamer.com/2012/03/06/ubisoft-announces-pre-order-bonuses-for-assassins-creed-iii/ |title=Ubisoft announces Pre-Order bonuses for Assassin’s Creed III |publisher=ikoGamer |date= |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref> The "Captain of the Aquila" DLC pack includes a single player weapon (The ''Boarding Axe'') and a single player skin (''The Captain of the Aquila's uniform'').<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_163715927_3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000639653&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=hero-quick-promo&pf_rd_r=0PK7TXZVVQRCHDA06AX5&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=292492887&pf_rd_i=B007BLPNJY/ |title=Amazon.co.uk offers the Captain of the Aquila pack as a pre-order bonus |publisher=amazon.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2012-05-08}}</ref> The "Colonial Assassin" DLC pack includes a single player weapon (The ''Scottish Flintlock'') and a single player skin (the ''Traditional Colonial Assassins outfit'').<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/30844245/-/Product.html |title=Play.com offers the Colonial Assassin pack as a pre-order bonus |publisher=play.com |date= |accessdate=2012-05-08}}</ref> "Redcoat Multiplayer" DLC pack includes redcoat costume, a snake emblem, and a "doctor doll" relic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowgamer.com/news/1307259/assassins_creed_3_preorder_bonus_weapons_costumes_detailed.html |title=Now Gamer: Assassin's Creed 3: Pre-Order Bonus Weapons, Costumes Detailed |publisher=nowgamer.com |date= |accessdate=2012-04-12}}</ref> In the US, Gamestop is offering the single-player mission ''Lost Mayan Ruins'' and the Sawtooth Sword, Best Buy is offering the single-player mission ''Ghost of War'' and the Pontiac's War Club, while Amazon is offering the Steelbook Case.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://assassinscreed.ubi.com/ac3/en-US/pre-order/index.aspx |title=Assassin's Creed 3 - Pre-Order Official US Site Ubisoft |publisher=assassinscreed.ubi.com |date= |accessdate=2012-05-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gameverse.com/2012/07/02/4th-of-july-aciii-trailer-is-pure-american/ |title=4th of July ACIII Trailer is Pure American |publisher=Gameverse |date= |accessdate=2012-07-28}}</ref>

] offers a digital version of ''Assassin's Creed III'' via the ]. Dubbed the "Gold Edition", the download includes the game, PlayStation Vita title '']'' and a Season Pass (a first for the series). Another version of the "Gold Edition" features the game and the Season Pass, but not ''Liberation''. Third version comes with ''Liberation'', but without the Season Pass. All versions include ''A Dangerous Secret'', the extra mission available with the ''Special Edition''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Phillips |first=Tom |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-06-13-assassins-creed-3-gold-edition-pre-order-price-109-99 |title=Assassin's Creed 3 Gold Edition pre-order price Ł109.99 |publisher=Eurogamer.net |date=2012-06-13 |accessdate=2012-06-26}}</ref>

===Retail editions===
On March 26, 2012, Ubisoft announced three collectors editions of ''Assassin's Creed III'', The ''Freedom'', ''Join Or Die'' and ''Special'' editions, exclusive to ] countries and Australia. On June 1, 2012, Ubisoft also announced another collectors edition of ''Assassin's Creed III'', the ''UbiWorkshop'' Edition. Ubisoft and Sony will partner to offer the game as a bundle with the ] console, which will be offered from the day of the game's release.<ref name="Joystiq bundle">{{cite web|last=Gilbert |first=Ben |url=http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/04/assassins-creed-3-getting-its-own-ps3-hardware-bundle-comes-wi/ |title=Assassin's Creed 3 getting its own PS3 hardware bundle, comes with 'special DLC' |publisher=Joystiq |date=2012-06-04 |accessdate=2012-06-08}}</ref> On the day of its release, ''Assassin's Creed III'' will receive exclusive downloadable content on the PlayStation 3 (similar to the exclusive ''Copernicus Conspiracy'' mission deal on '']''),<ref>{{cite web|last=Phillips |first=Tom |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-06-05-assassins-creed-3-getting-ps3-exclusive-dlc |title=Assassin's Creed 3 getting PS3-exclusive DLC |publisher=Eurogamer.net |date=2012-06-04 |accessdate=2012-06-08}}</ref> this includes 60 minutes of exclusive gameplay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.product-reviews.net/2012/08/07/assassins-creed-3-dlc-joy-on-ps3-over-xbox-360/|title=Assassin’s Creed 3 DLC joy on PS3 over Xbox 360}}</ref>

*The ''Freedom Edition'' features a retail copy of the game, a steelbook case with cover art drawn by award-winning comic artist ], George Washington's notebook, a 24cm high-quality figurine of the protagonist Connor and 2 exclusive ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8b7nfCecaU|title=Assassin's Creed 3 - Freedom Edition Unboxing Video }}</ref> In-game content included is two exclusive single player missions (''Ghost of War'' & ''Lost Mayan Ruins'') and an additional multiplayer character (''Sharpshooter'').<ref name=CE>{{cite web|url=http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/assassins_creed_iii/news/assassins_creed_3_collectors_editions_revealed.html |title=Assassin's Creed 3 Collector's Editions revealed - available to pre-order now - Assassin's Creed III for Xbox 360 News |publisher=Videogamer.com |date= |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref> The ''Freedom Edition'' is a ] retail exclusive.<ref name=GS>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamestop.co.uk/AssassinsCreed3 |title=Assassin's Creed 3 Freedom Edition GameStop Exclusive |publisher=GameStop |date= |accessdate=2012-06-01}}</ref>

*The ''Join Or Die Edition'' features a retail copy of the game, Connor's medallion (The medallion of the Assassins with its high-quality curd ladle) and George Washington's notebook. In-game content included is one exclusive single player mission (''Ghost of War'') and an additional multiplayer character (''Sharpshooter'').<ref name=CE/>

*The ''Special Edition'' features a retail copy of the game and special packaging. In-game content included is one exclusive single player mission (''A Dangerous Secret'').<ref name=CE/>

*The ''UbiWorkshop Edition'' features a retail copy of the game, the second edition of the ''Assassin's Creed'' Encyclopedia and a new graphic novel titled ''Assassin's Creed: Subject 4''.

*The ''Limited Edition'' features a retail copy of the game, a 24cm high-quality figurine of Connor, an embroidered 28" x 48" Assassin's Creed-inspired colonial flag, a 3" x 3.25" sturdy metal belt buckle with the Assassin insignia and George Washington's notebook. In-game content included is an exclusive single player mission (''Lost Mayan Ruins'').<ref>{{cite web|last=Robinson |first=Andy |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/356334/119-assassins-creed-3-limited-edition-detailed-for-na/ |title=News: $119 Assassin's Creed 3 Limited Edition detailed for NA |publisher=ComputerAndVideoGames.com |date=2012-07-03 |accessdate=2012-07-28}}</ref> Although not originally planned, George Washington's notebook was later included in the edition due to popular demand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2012/08/30/assasins-creed-3-limited-edition-gets-a-notebook/ |title=Assassin’s Creed 3 Limited Edition Gets a Notebook |publisher=Hardcoregamer.com |date= |accessdate=2012-09-08}}</ref>

*The ''Digital Deluxe Edition'' features a retail copy of the game, George Washington's notebook and a collection of the best soundtracks from previous Assassin's Creed games. In-game content included is three exclusive single player missions, two skins (''The Captain of the Aquila's uniform'' and ''The Colonial Assassin outfit'') and two additional multiplayer characters (''Sharpshooter'' and ''Redcoat''). The edition is exclusive to PC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Assassin-Creed-3-Limited-Edition-Digital-Deluxe-Edition-Announced-44181.html |title=Assassin's Creed 3 Limited Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition Announced |publisher=Cinemablend.com |date=2012-07-02 |accessdate=2012-07-28}}</ref>

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! Features
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! Special Edition<br />(consoles & PC)
! Join or Die Edition<br />(consoles & PC)
! Freedom Edition<br />(consoles & PC)
! UbiWorkshop Edition<br />(consoles & PC)
! Limited Edition<br />(consoles)
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| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
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| {{Yes}} (Steelbook case)
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| George Washington's notebook
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| 24cm figurine of Connor
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| {{No}}
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| Connor's medallion
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| Embroidered 28" x 48" colonial flag
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
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| Exclusive Lithograph(s)
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}} (2)
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
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| 3" x 3.25" metal belt buckle
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
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| Single-player missions
| {{Yes}} (''4 ]-exclusive missions'')
| {{Yes}} (''A Dangerous Secret'')
| {{Yes}} (''Ghost of War'')
| {{Yes}} (''Ghost of War'' and ''Lost Mayan Ruins'')
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}} (''Lost Mayan Ruins'')
| {{Yes}} (''All'')
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| Multiplayer packages
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}} (''The Sharpshooter'')
| {{Yes}} (''The Sharpshooter'')
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| {{No}}
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| Second Edition Encyclopedia
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
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| ''Assassin's Creed: Subject 4''
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| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
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| Best Soundtracks from previous games
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| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
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===Sales===
On March 30, 2012, Ubisoft stated that in the three weeks since the game's preorder campaign began, numbers had already surpassed the total US preorder numbers of '']'' and exceeded 10 times more than the preorders '']'' attracted in a comparable time frame.<ref name=AC3-preorder>{{cite web|author=March 29, 2012 1:53PM PDT |url=http://asia.gamespot.com/news/assassins-creed-iii-setting-ubisoft-preorder-records-6368828 |title=Assassin's Creed III setting Ubisoft preorder records - GameSpot.com |publisher=Asia.gamespot.com |date=2012-03-29 |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref>

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