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: Should You Confront Otama or Wakasa? (The Tea Ceremony)

Near the end of the Tea Ceremony mission, Assassin's Creed Shadows players will need to decide whether to confront Wakasa or Otama.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows: Should You Tell Nobunaga You Understand Him or Say Nothing?

During the early stages of the game's prologue, Assassin's Creed Shadows players will need to choose either I Understand You Well or Say Nothing.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Best Settings For PC

Assassin's Creed Shadows offers stunning visuals that can tax the performance on your PC a lot, here are the best settings to help you get better FPS.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows: Best Early Game Armor for Naoe

Get the best gear fast with this guide to finding the best early-game armor for Naoe in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows: Best Early Game Weapons for Naoe

Naoe has access to some incredibly powerful weapons very early in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Here's where to find them.

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How to Get A Ranged Weapon for Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Discover how to quickly find a ranged weapon for Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

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How to Reach the Highest Point on the Map in Assassin's Creed Shadows (Happy Place)

The highest point on the map in Assassin's Creed Shadows is Mount Hakkyo, which is on the southeastern border of the Yamato province.

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The Best Main Story Mission Order in Assassin's Creed Shadows

The best mission order in Assassin's Creed Shadows is based on the recommended level of each Onryo starting quest.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows: All Corrupt Daikan Locations

A complete guide to locating all six Corrupt Daikon and completing Kuma's side quest in Assassin's Creed Shadows.