Assassin's Creed Shadows Faces Mixed Reactions Over New Features and Pricing

Ubisoft's latest installment in the franchise introduces dual protagonists and a choose-your-own-adventure dialogue system, sparking both excitement and controversy.

The game features Yasuke, a historical Black Samurai, and Naoe, a fictional Japanese Shinobi, as dual protagonists.
A new dialogue system allows players to make choices that impact the story, dividing fans on its RPG elements.
Critics are concerned about the game's pricing strategy, including pay-walled content and expensive editions.
The reveal trailer has become the most disliked in the series' history, with significant backlash on social media.
Despite the controversy, pre-orders for Assassin's Creed Shadows are reportedly strong.