Summary
- Double assassinations return in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
- They were last featured in Assassin's Creed Syndicate back in 2015.
- Naoe, one of the playable characters, can perform double assassinations with Hidden Blade and tanto.
The upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows will feature double assassinations for the first time since 2015's Syndicate. Double assassinations were once a mainstay of the franchise, and so longtime fans will likely be happy to see them make their grand return when Assassin's Creed Shadows launches later this year.
Double assassinations were first introduced in Assassin's Creed 2 all the way back in 2009. Double assassinations remained a popular method of disposal for targets in Assassin's Creed games for years afterward, though they were abandoned after Assassin's Creed Syndicate. Syndicate marked the end of the traditional Assassin's Creed formula, with Origins taking the franchise in bold new directions. Odyssey and Valhalla built on the framework provided by Origins, and so some series staples, like double assassinations, have been missing for quite some time.
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That will change when Assassin's Creed Shadows launches on November 15. It's been confirmed by Ubisoft that Naoe, one of the game's two playable characters, will be able to perform double assassinations using her Hidden Blade and tanto. There are some key differences between Naoe and Yasuke, and Naoe's ability to perform double assassinations can now be added to the list. Why Ubisoft decided to bring double assassinations back after nine years is unclear, but many fans will likely welcome their return. Notably, Assassin's Creed Shadows studio Ubisoft Quebec was the developer behind Syndicate, the last time that the feature appeared. Nine years later, Ubisoft Quebec is bringing double assassinations back into the fold.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Features Double Assassinations
Depending on her weapons, she can assassinate enemies in unique ways, and perform double assassinations with her Hidden Blade and tanto.
Besides the fact that Naoe can perform double assassinations, there are other ways Naoe and Yasuke differ. Naoe is more about stealth, whereas Yasuke is a samurai that utilizes more direct combat. Naoe is able to perform classic Assassin's Creed series acrobatic tricks, whereas Yasuke can not. The full scope of how the two characters differ will be revealed when Assassin's Creed Shadows launches, though it's quite likely Ubisoft will continue to tease fans with details in the weeks leading up to the highly-anticipated game's release in November.
Ubisoft has made a clear effort to appeal to nostalgic Assassin's Creed fans in recent years. Assassin's Creed Mirage is a clear throwback to the franchise's early days, for example, and the return of double assassinations is also likely to please longtime fans. Fans will find out how Assassin's Creed Shadows stacks up to previous games in the series when it launches in November.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 82%
- Released
- November 15, 2024
- ESRB
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- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Quebec
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft
- Engine
- AnvilNext
- Franchise
- Assassin's Creed
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.
- Platform(s)
- PS5, PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Amazon Luna
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Action-Adventure, RPG
