Assassin’s Creed Shadows Revamps Exploration Mechanics Ahead of March Launch

Ubisoft introduces a more immersive open-world experience with reduced hand-holding, scout-based discovery, and revamped viewpoints.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows emphasizes player-driven exploration, removing excessive map markers and requiring players to uncover information through observation, NPCs, and scouts.
The game introduces scouts as a key mechanic, allowing players to deploy them to locate quest objectives, uncover resources, and reduce alerts in enemy territories.
Viewpoints return but now only reveal nearby points of interest through an 'observe' mechanic, making exploration more localized and strategic.
Safehouses called Kakuregas can be purchased and customized, offering restocking, fast travel, and other practical functions to aid the player’s journey.
The game launches on March 20, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with features like unscalable terrain and a pathfinder tool encouraging thoughtful navigation.