Assassin's Creed Shadows Trailer, Release Date, Platforms, and More

The trailer below introduces players to Ubisoft's version of 1579 Japan, as well as the two main characters of Assassin's Creed Shadows: the stealthy shinobi, Naoe and the charismatic samurai, Yasuke, who’s based on a real-life historical figure.

Assassin's Creed Shadows: What To Expect

Assassin's Creed Shadows will let you live the intertwined stories of Naoe, an adept shinobi Assassin from Iga Province, and Yasuke, the powerful African samurai of historical legend. Against the backdrop of the turbulent late Sengoku period, this remarkable duo will discover their common destiny as they usher in a new era for Japan.

In Assassin's Creed Shadows, you’ll be able to discover the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and pastoral landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments

Each season introduces new gameplay aspects, such as undersea passages being frozen and inaccessible in the winter, luscious crops offering cover for stealth in the spring, and so on.

Shadows, as the name implies, focuses on light and darkness, and Ubisoft's new global illumination system delivers dynamic gameplay possibilities and influences how foes perceive Naoe or Yasuke based on the available light or shadows.

Assassin's Creed Shadows’ Dual Protagonist

In Assassin's Creed Shadows, you can choose whether to play as a shinobi or samurai. Master the complementing playstyles of two fully developed main characters, and approach objectives with your favorite one, as each possesses their own respective progression, stats, skills, and gear.

You can play as the quick-witted and agile Naoe and use noise, light, and shadows to evade detection as enemies respond to their changing surroundings. Distract guards using kunai, shuriken, and smoke bombs, infiltrate enemy bases with your grappling hook and parkour skills, and assassinate your targets with the hidden blade.

On the other hand, you can decide to be the charismatic samurai Yasuke, and strike your foes with brutal precision and power. Use his combat-oriented skills to attack, block, parry, and defeat your enemies. You’ll be able to master the vast arsenal of weapons at your disposal – featuring a katana, kanabo, bows, naginata, and more – to free Japan from its oppressors.

Release Date and Summary

As Ubisoft continues to unveil more information about Assassin's Creed Shadows, fans are eagerly anticipating the new title in the AC series. Here is a quick summary of everything discussed: