Assassin's Creed Shadows

Previously known as Codename Red, Assassin's Creed Shadows is an upcoming game in Ubisoft's open-world franchise. Set in Feudal Japan, Shadows includes two playable characters, a ninja assassin specializing in stealth and a samurai who focuses on power.

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Released
March 20, 2025
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Quebec
Publisher(s)
Ubisoft
Engine
AnvilNext
Franchise
Assassin's Creed

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.

• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.
• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows: 7 Tips For Stealth

Players can become a better shinobi as Naoe in Assassin's Creed Shadows by following these helpful stealth tips.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Reveals Updated Player Count Numbers

Assassin's Creed Shadows, the latest entry in Ubisoft's series, is proving to be a huge hit with fans as the developer celebrates a major milestone.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows: 6 Common Mistakes To Avoid

Players starting off in Assassin's Creed Shadows might be prone to committing some of these common mistakes. Here's how to avoid them.

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AC Shadows: 'Equipping Gear Is Currently Restricted' - What Does This Mean?

Here are all the situations where players might encounter this message, along with explanations and solutions for each in AC Shadows.

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6 Best Things To Do First In Assassin's Creed Shadows

In a world as big as Assassin's Creed Shadows, it can be daunting to know what to do first. Here are a few places to start from.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows: Seashell Riddle Answer

Looking for the answer to the Seashell Riddle for the Old Lady? Here's the solution for this random encounter in AC Shadows.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Fan Compares In-Game Locations to Their Real-Life Inspirations

An Assassin's Creed Shadows fan heads to Japan to compare in-game locations with their real-life inspirations.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Players Want a Cool Bug Turned Into a Feature

The day-one version of Assassin's Creed Shadows features a bug that some players find so cool that they want it turned into a real feature.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Mod Makes It Look More Like Ghost of Tsushima

An Assassin's Creed Shadows player releases one of the title's very first mods, which aims to make the game look more like Ghost of Tsushima.