Assassin's Creed Shadows is an upcoming open-world action RPG set in feudal Japan, featuring an innovative dual-protagonist system. Players can experience the game through the eyes of a stealthy assassin or a powerful samurai, each offering distinct gameplay mechanics and combat styles. The game introduces advanced stealth mechanics, dynamic swordplay, and a meticulously crafted Edo-period world, bringing an immersive historical experience.
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Play as both shinobi Naoe and samurai Yasuke with unique abilities and playstyles
Explore a vibrant open world set in 16th century Japan during the Sengoku period
Master stealth, parkour, and combat with historically inspired weapons and techniques
Experience a narrative woven with historical events and the ongoing war between Assassins and Templars
Minimum: Windows 10/11, Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB VRAM), 65GB SSD storage
Recommended: Windows 10/11, Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (8GB VRAM), 65GB SSD storage
The main story campaign takes approximately 30-35 hours to complete. However, with side quests and exploration, players can expect 60+ hours of gameplay.
Yes, players can switch between Naoe and Yasuke during free-roam gameplay. However, certain story missions are character-specific and will require you to play as a particular protagonist.
No, Assassin's Creed Shadows is a single-player experience only. There are no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay modes available.
Some players have reported occasional frame rate drops in densely populated areas on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Ubisoft has acknowledged these issues and is working on performance patches.
The Season Pass includes two major story expansions scheduled for release in 2025. Additionally, free content updates will add new weapons, outfits, and side missions in the coming months.