Summary
- Assassin's Creed Shadows will feature seasonal cycles impacting character movements and locations, according to a leak.
- Players can choose between a stealth-focused or samurai character in the upcoming new game.
- The game looks to be introducing dynamic weather elements and world-building customization options.
A leaked video reveals new gameplay footage of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, giving fans an insight into a first-of-a-kind dynamic world that features seasonal cycles that not only impact the character movements but also accessible locations. Ubisoft had revealed earlier that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will push the envelope of dynamism, but this new footage provides fans deeper insights into how immersive the world might be.
The next Assassin's Creed game will be giving fans a feudal Japanese experience, and the unique setting has already built a lot of hype around the game. One of the standout aspects of Assassin's Creed Shadows has been the dual protagonist mechanic. The players will be getting an option to either choose a stealth-focused or samurai character, depending on which play style they prefer. While that is something that many are looking forward to, it seems like there are a slew of other changes that will be introduced in the latest installment. A new leak reveals some interesting details about the game, including the seasons and the world-building elements that Assassin's Creed Shadows will introduce.
A new post on IGN China, which was likely posted ahead of schedule, has leaked the Assassin's Creed Shadows Developer Diary Part 2. The video showcases some gameplay footage, as well as the developer's thought process behind implementing some of the new mechanics. The seasonal cycles in Assassin's Creed Shadows have been the biggest highlight of the video. As per the developers, every time players visit a location, it can feature any of the seasons. The progress players make in the game will also impact the seasons, with locations being accessible or not depending on which season it is. Player animations will also be impacted by the seasons.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Set to Bring Unique Weather Elements
There are more subtleties to the weather as well, as it is stated that there will be different types of rain and wind to provide players with a more realistic experience. Assassin's Creed Shadows' dynamic environment will also be affected by the seasons, like a haystack that is frozen cannot be used to hide. The developers state this approach was undertaken to ensure that each player's experience is unique, with the possibility of every moment in the game being distinct for different players.
There is ample emphasis on world-building as well, as the game pushes the player more for exploration outside of quests with the world being full of mysteries. Another interesting feature is the Hideouts mechanic in Assassin's Creed Shadows, which will allow players to totally customize their base. Players will be able to determine the roof designs to the landscaping of their Hideouts, and also customize the interiors as per their choice.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 82%
- Released
- November 15, 2024
- ESRB
- m
- 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
