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Systems
Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 82%
Released
March 20, 2025
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Quebec
Publisher(s)
Ubisoft
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Expansion Details Leaked on Steam

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

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.

Genre(s)
Action, Stealth, RPG
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Ubisoft 'Deeply Disturbed' By Assassin's Creed Shadows Support Studio Abuse Allegations

Ubisoft responds to a video expose detailing the alleged abuse that employees underwent at a support studio that worked on Assassin's Creed Shadows.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Delayed Again

Assassin's Creed Shadows sees a delay for a second time, with Ubisoft announcing it's moving away from the planned February 14 launch date.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Details Parkour Changes

Ubisoft pulls back the curtain on some of the parkour changes being made in Assassin's Creed Shadows, which is due to release next month.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Director Reveals Fastest Assassin in the Franchise

The creative director of the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows reveals who is the fastest assassin in the popular open-world franchise.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Has a 'Canon' Mode

Assassin's Creed Shadows makes dialogue choices optional, including a Canon Mode that lets Yasuke and Naoe make all the decisions.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Story Campaign Length Teased

Fans can finally get an idea of how long the main story in Assassin's Creed Shadows might take to finish thanks to some Ubisoft developers.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Details the Weapons Available to Yasuke and Naoe

Fans can finally get a look at the weapons available to the dual protagonists of Assassin's Creed Shadows with an update to the game's news page.

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Ubisoft Insider Claims the Company Wants Steam to Hide Concurrent Player Data

According to a Ubisoft insider, the company, along with many others, wants Steam to hide concurrent player data.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Details Its Stealth Gameplay

Assassin's Creed Shadows features an overhauled stealth system that sees dual protagonists Yasuke and Naoe handled very differently.

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Ubisoft is Exploring 'Strategic Options' for Its Future

In the wake of lackluster financial results and a rumored Tencent buyout, Ubisoft reiterates that it's "reviewing strategic options" for the future.

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The Next 5 Years Sound Super Busy for Assassin's Creed Fans

An industry insider outlines Ubisoft's purported plans for the next five years of the Assassin's Creed franchise, which sound super busy.

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UK Based Play Magazine Shutting Down After Nearly 30 Years

There are fewer gaming magazines than ever and another major publication has been announced to be wrapping up in 2024.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Development Troubles Detailed in New Report

A newly emerged report from a credible industry insider offers some additional insights into the Assassin's Creed Shadows development troubles.

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Ubisoft Announces Company Probe Amid Struggles

Ubisoft announced an internal investigation of its recent struggles, which prompted it to delay Assassin's Creed Shadows until 2025.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Hit With Big Release Date Delay, Pre-Orders Refunded

Unfortunately for Assassin's Creed fans, the wait for Assassin's Creed Shadows is going to be longer than expected.

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Ubisoft Has Canceled Its Tokyo Game Show Plans at the Last Minute

Ubisoft makes the surprise decision to cancel its plans for the upcoming Tokyo Game Show 2024 event.

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New Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gameplay Leaks Online

A new leaked gameplay video of Assassin’s Creed Shadows reveals how the game will push the boundaries of open-world design with new mechanics.

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Rumor: Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Have Important Feature

A feature that many games find valuable in the current generation is rumored for the highly-anticipated Assassin's Creed Shadows.

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