Assassin's Creed Shadows

Assassin's Creed Shadows features two distinct playable protagonists: the historical African samurai Yasuke and the fictional female shinobi Naoe. Yasuke focuses on direct, heavy combat, while Naoe specializes in stealth, parkour, and evasion. Players will be able to swap between the two characters to tackle missions in feudal Japan.

Assassin's Creed Shadows was originally slated for late 2024 but is scheduled to be released in 2025 by developer Ubisoft. The publisher delayed the game to further polish the experience and ensure it meets player expectations. It will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Yes, Shadows introduces a new world interactivity system where most items and light structures in the environment can be destroyed. This means weapons can slice through thin wooden walls and shatter objects during combat. This feature aims to make the world of feudal Japan feel much more dynamic and responsive to player actions.

Yes, Assassin's Creed Shadows is set in feudal Japan during the late Sengoku period. This era was characterized by massive social and political upheaval, warlords, and the unification of Japan. The game's setting directly precedes the arrival of Oda Nobunaga's rise to power, incorporating the historical figure of Yasuke into the narrative.