Overview

• Assassin's Creed Shadows, set during Japan's Sengoku period, features two protagonists: Naoe, a shinobi, and Yasuke, a samurai, offering distinct stealth and combat gameplay styles.
• The game introduces new mechanics, including guaranteed stealth assassinations and a clue-based side quest system, enhancing player choice and immersion.
• Players can explore an expansive 80-square-kilometer map and utilize a customizable hideout for upgrades and passive bonuses.
• Criticism over the portrayal of Yasuke, a historical Black samurai, continues, though Ubisoft emphasizes its historical fiction approach informed by expert research.
• Available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, the game is a single-player experience without multiplayer features.