Splinter Cell: Blacklist (Special Editions & Differences)

Andrew
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Splinter Cell: Blacklist Box Art

This game was released on August 20, 2013 and is no longer available to pre-order. Any incentives that were offered are listed below.

Splinter Cell: Blacklist is an upcoming action / stealth game which takes place 6 months after the events in Splinter Cell: Conviction. The word “Blacklist” refers to a series of terrorist attacks against the US, which Sam Fisher will have to stop as the leader of the newly formed 4th Echelon.

Much like its predecessors, the game allows for different play styles. Depending on your approach to the mission, you will earn points in three categories: ghost (silent & non-lethal), panther (stealthy kills), and assault (just shoot ’em up). This score will then translate into cash for buying, upgrading, and customizing your equipment.

Pre-order bonuses

Pre-order your copy of Splinter Cell: Blacklist to receive the following in-game content:

  • Upper Echelon Suit (5 armor pieces)
  • Gold Glowing Goggles
  • Dead Coast Co-op Map

There are some retailer-exclusive bonuses to be had as well:

  • GameStop: the Covert Hunter Pack which includes a Tactical Crossbow with Gas Arrows, 4E Eclipse Ops Suit, and a VSS Sniper Rifle.
  • Amazon: the Suppress and Assault Pack with a fully customized F40 Pistol and a 416 Assault Rifle. You also get $10 Amazon Instant Video credit.
  • Best Buy: the aptly named Run and Gun Pack which lets you play with a Vector .45 ACP and a pair of Tactical Gloves. This retailer is also giving away $20 in Reward Zone Certificates for Gamers Club Unclocked members.
  • Walmart: the Protect and Defend Pack which grants you access to an M1014 Shotgun as well as MBS Boots.

Paladin Aircraft Edition

Splinter Cell Blacklist Paladin Aircraft Edition

The “Paladin Multi-Mission Aircraft Edition” is pretty impressive as far as Collector’s Editions go. You get the following items for the rather hefty price of $169.99:

  • RC Paladin Airplane capable of 35 mph flight speed and 250 feet flying radius
  • Splinter Cell: Echoes, an 88-page graphic novel set between Conviction and Blacklist
  • Billionaire’s Yacht Co-Op Map
  • Limited Edition Sam Fisher poster

The whole Upper Echelon Pack is also included with this edition.

Fifth Freedom trailer

Sam Fisher is granted the fifth freedom by the president of the United States in this preview.

The release date of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist is set for August 20, 2013.

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