Overview
- 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
Reviews
Review Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5) - Striking Open World RPG Is a Real Cut Above
The daimyo is cast
An Assassin's Creed game set in Japan. For generations, this was the dream — but when Ghost of Tsushima released in 2020, it felt like the desire dissipated. Sony and Sucker Punch had beaten Ubisoft to the, er, punch, and so, in a weird roundabout way, Assassin's Creed Shadows almost feels like it's late to its own party. As...
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Guides
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows Guide: Best Gear, Collectibles, and Tips
Your ultimate Assassin's Creed Shadows resource
In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're covering the Best Gear you can find across open world Japan, in addition to some of the more vague Collectibles spread across its vast map. We shall also answer a variety of
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: All Legendary Armor Sets and Where to Find Them
The best armor in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Looking for all Legendary Armor Sets in Assassin's Creed Shadows? Well, you've come to the right place. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're going to list every Legendary Armor Set in the game, along with information on where you can find them. We've also got guides on All Legendary Weapons and
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: All Legendary Weapons and Where to Find Them
The best weapons in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Looking for all Legendary Weapons in Assassin's Creed Shadows? Well, you've come to the right place. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're going to list every Legendary Weapon in the open world RPG, along with details on where you can find them. We've also got guides on All Legendary Armor Sets...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: How to Switch Weapons
How to equip secondary weapon
How do you switch weapons in Assassin's Creed Shadows? No matter whether you're playing as Naoe or Yasuke, you can have two weapons equipped to your loadout to expand your capabilities. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're going to reveal how to switch weapons. How Do You Switch Weapons in Assassin's Creed...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: All Legendary Trinkets and Where to Find Them
The best trinkets in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Looking for all Legendary Trinkets in Assassin's Creed Shadows? Well, you've come to the right place. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're going to list every Legendary Trinket in the open world title, along with info on where you can find them. We've also got guides on All Legendary Weapons a
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: How to Unlock Allies and Upgrade Them
How do you use Allies in Assassin's Creed Shadows?
How do you unlock Allies in Assassin's Creed Shadows and upgrade them? A large part of the Hideout mechanic is recruiting people to your cause and gaining the ability to call upon their help during combat. However, how do you actually do that? In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're going to...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: Exploration or Guided Mode?
Does Guided Mode disable Trophies?
Should you choose Exploration or Guided Mode in Assassin's Creed Shadows? An important decision that will shape the sort of open world experience you have, it's important to know what aspects and features change when picking between Exploration Mode and Guided Mode. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: Where to Find Crops, Wood, and Minerals
Hideout buildings and upgrades resources locations
Where do you find Crops, Wood, and Minerals in Assassin's Creed Shadows? If you want to build out your Hideout and have it thrive with new features and elements, then you'll want to be constantly collecting the resources needed to construct and enhance the place. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: Confront Otama or Wakasa at The Tea Ceremony?
The Tea Ceremony decision explained
Should you confront Otama or Wakasa in Assassin's Creed Shadows? During a Quest tied to The Golden Teppo called The Tea Ceremony, you'll need to decide between confronting two attendees. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're going to reveal whether you should confront Otama or Wakasa at The Tea Ceremony...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: All Origami Butterflies Locations
Where to find every Origami Butterfly
What are all Origami Butterflies locations in Assassin's Creed Shadows? Early on in the campaign, a side quest asks you to find Origami Butterflies across Osaka. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're going to reveal all Origami Butterflies locations. What Are All Origami Butterflies Locations in...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: How Do You Change Seasons?
How to change Seasons on the map screen
How do you change seasons in Assassin's Creed Shadows? A key aspect of the latest Ubisoft open worlder is how its map changes with the passage of time, reflecting the four seasons. You can influence what season it is after a certain time, so in this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we are going to answer the...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: Should You Play as Naoe or Yasuke?
Best Assassin's Creed Shadows character to play as
Should you play as Naoe or Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows? If you don't form an attachment to either of the title's protagonists naturally through the story, you might be wondering which character is categorically the best to choose. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we'll explore and...
Assassin's Creed Shadows News
News At a Tumultuous Time, Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Doing the Business for Ubisoft
Stomps three months of Star Wars Outlaws in one week
We already know Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been played by two million people across all platforms and has set a new series concurrents record on Steam, but now we have a little more insight into the initial sales of Ubisoft’s feudal foray. Journalist Chris Dring, who has access to UK...
News PS5 Pro System Seller Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Get a Big Upgrade
Ubisoft will add PSSR support
We’re slowly beginning to see PS5 Pro show its true colours. While the launch slate was strong, some sceptics complained that the $700 system wasn’t offering an obvious upgrade. But with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft has tapped into the hardware’s horsepower, and offered a “generational upgrade”. But...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Now Surpasses 2 Million Players in Two Days
Trending ahead of Origins, Odyssey
Assassin's Creed Shadows has, at long last, arrived, and players have come swarming out of the woodwork on launch day to support it. Not even 24 hours after going live and Ubisoft has already reported that more than a million players had begun Naoe and Yasuke's adventure through feudal Japan. It's an impressive...
Poll Are You Playing Assassin's Creed Shadows?
Hidden in plain sight
Originally meant to release in November of last year, Assassin's Creed Shadows has finally arrived, two launch date delays later. It's no secret that a lot is riding on this game for Ubisoft. The embattled publisher is desperate for a win, and it'll be hoping that its best-selling franchise can turn the tide. The open world...
Video PS5 Pro vs PS5 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Offers 'Generational Upgrade' on Sony's New System
This is next-gen
Ubisoft’s latest and greatest is peak Assassin’s Creed, as we pointed out in our Assassin’s Creed Shadows PS5 review. But depending which version of Sony’s system you own, you’re probably wondering how the title stacks up. Well, we’ll freely admit we’re no Digital Foundry when it comes to the tech facts, but we’ve...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Romance Misinformation Hits New Low on Social Media
Sweet little lies
Assassin's Creed Shadows has only just released, but social media websites like X (formerly Twitter) are already flooded with misinformation about the game — most of which is being perpetuated by accounts looking to stir the ever-profitable 'controversy' pot. In particular, it's Shadows' romance system that's caught the eye of...
News Ubisoft Will Reportedly Fight for Assassin's Creed Shadows, Anti-Harassment Plan in Place
Legal ninjas poised to strike
As we are just several days out from the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows, a truly critical game for Ubisoft, it should come as no surprise to learn that the French firm is willing to fight to ensure the game gets a fair shake. It reportedly has a robust anti-harassment plan in place to protect developers from toxic...
News 20 Whole Minutes of Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 Gameplay Looks Supremely Polished
Delays do pay
With its 20th March release date fast approaching, Ubisoft's marketing machine for Assassin's Creed Shadows is now in full flow — as evidenced by this lengthy 20-minute gameplay walkthrough. The footage manages to cover just about everything. Both protagonists — Naoe and Yasuke — get plenty of screentime, as they engage in...
News PS5 Pro Hands Assassin's Creed Shadows 3 Exclusive Graphics Modes
Upscaled 2160p, ray tracing, and 40FPS
Ubisoft has confirmed the sort of graphical enhancements PS5 Pro players can look forward to when playing Assassin's Creed Shadows on the upgraded console. Building upon the standard Fidelity and Performance modes available on the base PS5, the PS5 Pro will have an additional three modes all to itself that...
News Prepare 107GB of Space for Assassin's Creed Shadows on PS5
Preload from 18th March
It appears Assassin's Creed Shadows will demand roughly 107GB of SSD space when the time comes to install the new Ubisoft open worlder on PS5. The game is available for preload on Xbox Series X|S and is taking up the aforementioned amount of space, so it's expected the PS5 version will be similar in size. The PS5 preload for...
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...
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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