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 Official Art Book Announced [EXCLUSIVE]

Dark Horse Books and franchise publisher Ubisoft reveal a brand new 256-page art book for the upcoming release of Assassin's Creed Shadows.

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Ubisoft CEO Speaks Out Against Assassin's Creed Shadows Complaints

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot comments on the widespread online criticisms surrounding the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows: 10 New Weapons Shown Off For The Game

Players can get excited for a wealth of new weapons set to make an appearance in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Might Have a Hard Time Shaking One Comparison to Ghost of Tsushima

Assassin's Creed Shadows and Ghost of Tsushima were always going to be compared to one another, and there's one comparison that can't be ignored.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Fans Can Win the Chance to Voice an NPC in the Game

Ubisoft is holding a special contest that will give a few lucky gamers the chance to voice a character in the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows: 10 New Mechanics Shown In The Gameplay Reveal

The following are new exciting mechanics introduced in Assassin's Creed Shadows that tighten the combat loop and offer greater stealth freedom.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Confirms Removal of Popular Feature

Ubisoft confirms that Assassin's Creed Shadows is going to be without one of the franchise's longest used gameplay mechanics.

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AC Shadows' Interchangeable Protagonists Come With a Unique Boon

AC Shadows lets players take control of a ninja and a samurai warrior, and their gameplay will greatly affect how the game is experienced.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows - Official Feudal Japan Sneak Peek Trailer

Assassin's Creed Shadows shows off some of its stunning feudal Japan-inspired environments ahead of its November 2024 release.