Assassin's Creed Shadows Revamps Stealth with New Mechanics and Tools

The upcoming game introduces dynamic shadow-based hiding, prone movement, and a range of stealth-focused features for its dual protagonists.

Assassin's Creed Shadows, set for release on February 14, 2025, overhauls stealth mechanics with innovations like shadow-based invisibility and prone movement.
The game features two protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, each with unique stealth and combat styles, with Naoe being the smallest and most agile Assassin to date.
New tools like smoke bombs, shinobi bells, kunai, and shuriken enhance stealth gameplay, allowing for distractions, stunning, and precise kills.
Classic features such as double assassinations return, along with an assassination denial system that challenges players to adapt based on enemy strength and positioning.
The removal of the series' traditional eagle companion introduces the Observe mechanic, enabling players to scout, tag enemies, and highlight objectives in innovative ways.