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 Bringing Back Feature That's Been Missing for 9 Years

Assassin's Creed Shadows is bringing back a popular feature that's been missing from the franchise for a whopping nine years.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Edition Trailer

Assassin's Creed Shadows is an upcoming action role-playing video game developed by Ubisoft Quebec.

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Assassin's Creed's Ezio Delivers Surprise Message to Fans at AEW All In

Assassin's Creed and All Elite Wrestling team up as series favorite Ezio delivers a surprise message during AEW's All In London event.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Reveals How Yasuke Performs a 'Leap of Faith'

The iconic Leap of Faith returns in the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows and features a hilarious twist when performed by Yasuke.

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Future Assassin's Creed Games Could Be Making a Positive Change

A senior Ubisoft official hints at future Assassin's Creed games making a change that many fans of the series would characterize as positive.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Showcases New Parkour Animations

Assassin's Creed Shadows shares some fresh gameplay footage that showcases the game's new parkour animations, which look incredibly smooth.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Should Stay Realistic With Its DLC

Assassin's Creed Shadows introduces dual protagonists with unique specialties for specific missions and combat.

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Why Assassin’s Creed Shadows May Be Better Off Playing It Safe With DLC

Assassin's Creed Shadows has been a divisive title ahead of its launch, but a grounded approach to its eventual DLC could be the right move.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows' 'Thrown to the Dogs' Quest Should Only Be the Tip of the Iceberg

Assassin's Creed Shadows pre-orders get the bonus quest, "Thrown to the Dogs," and it should exchange its one-off nature for something more permanent.

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