Overview
- Status
- Announced
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
PlayStation 5
20th Mar 2025
20th Mar 2025
- Also Available On
- Series
- Tags
- Controller Support
- Feature Support
- Official Site
- ubisoft.com
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Previews
Preview Assassin's Creed Shadows Is the Golden Ticket Ubisoft Needs
Our four hours spent in Feudal Japan
Assassin's Creed Shadows feels like quite a bit more than just another video game release for Ubisoft. With speculation surrounding its future ownership, a sales disappointment in Star Wars Outlaws, and now two delays for its newest open worlder, the stakes are high for the French publisher. This doesn't just...
Preview Assassin's Creed Shadows' Two Characters Will Satisfy Both Old and New Fans on PS5
Action or stealth?
The Assassin's Creed series got its start with a heavy emphasis on stealth, and while it stuck with that formula for many games, it eventually pivoted to a full-on action RPG. Whether you're into the earlier titles, the larger-scale RPGs, or both, this shift has resulted in a somewhat split fanbase. Assassin's Creed Shadows, with...
Assassin's Creed Shadows News
News Assassin's Creed Shadows' 'Canon Mode' Makes Fans Ponder the Point of RPG Options
Historically accurate
Previously rumoured and then officially hinted at, it's now been confirmed that Assassin's Creed Shadows will ship with a 'Canon Mode' option. As is the case with Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Shadows has a dialogue system that lets you make key decisions during certain quests, and, to a limited...
News Ubisoft 'Confident' Assassin's Creed Shadows' Imminent March Release Date Will Stick
No more delays (hopefully)
Just several weeks away from its 20th March release date, Ubisoft is reportedly "confident" that Assassin's Creed Shadows won't be hit with another last-minute delay. According to Insider Gaming, unnamed sources say that both the publisher and Shadows' developers are now ramping up for launch — to the point where review...
News Ubisoft Revenue, Net Bookings Decline 31%
These are not happy numbers
All eyes are on Ubisoft, one of the biggest publishers in the industry, as it finds itself in something of a fiscal pickle. The French firm has released its financial results for the nine months ending 31st December 2024, and they don't paint a pretty picture. Now more than ever, Ubisoft seems to be counting on the...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Pre-Orders Are 'Solid', in Line with Odyssey
"Together, we will be unstoppable"
Ubisoft says that pre-orders for its upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows are "solid". While specifics weren't forthcoming, they are currently "in line with those of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, the second most successful entry of the franchise". Players who do pre-order will gain the Claws of Awaji expansion in the...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Simply Stunning in New-Gen Features Trailer
Seeing is believing
Assassin's Creed Shadows’ 20th March release on PS5 is creeping ever closer, and to hold us over in the meantime, Ubisoft has released a new-gen features trailer that is, admittedly, primarily focused on PC. Still, all platforms will benefit from the features of its formidable Anvil Engine, which allows for impressive...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Character Swapping Explained, Loyal Players Won't 'Miss Out'
The choice is yours
Assassin's Creed Shadows won't punish players who favour one protagonist over the other, as explained in a new interview with creative director Jonathan Dumont. Speaking to Screen Rant, Dumont goes into some detail about how Shadows' character swapping actually works within the game's structure. This has been brought up before...
News Extend Your Assassin's Creed Shadows Experience with Official Manga
Launching alongside the game in Japan
Assassin’s Creed has had various comic book and manga adaptations, most notably the Blade of Shao Jun, which was inspired by Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China. But the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows was always going to be ripe for a manga, and Ubisoft has announced that it’s cooking up an adaptation...
News Significant Assassin's Creed Shadows Spoilers Leak on Hentai Website
Shadowy business
Set to release next month, on the 20th March, Assassin's Creed Shadows has leaked online... kind of. The game's official art book has, for whatever reason, been uploaded to an adult website well ahead of launch. As you might expect, the book contains all kinds of spoilers, covering characters, locations, and key story elements...
News Japan Censors Assassin's Creed Shadows, Removing Body Gore
Comes with a CERO Z rating
The video game ratings board for Japan, CERO, has announced a censored version of Assassin's Creed Shadows will be released in the country. The PS5 title will come with a CERO Z rating, meaning it can't be sold to anyone under the age of 18. On top of that, features and options in the game relating to bodily gore have been...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows' Now 'Super Fluid' Parkour Was the Reason for Its Second Delay
Run it back
You may recall that Assassin's Creed Shadows was going to launch on the 14th February before its second and most recent delay, which pushed it back to the 20th March. But why was the open world title hit with such a sudden delay in the first place? Well, according to director Charles Benoit, it boiled down to the game's parkour system...
Reviews
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About The Game
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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