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Assassin's Creed Shadows Sets New Development Benchmark

Ubisoft dedicates four years to crafting the most authentic depiction of feudal Japan yet.

  • Assassin's Creed Shadows has the longest development cycle in the series' history, spanning four years.
  • Lead producer Karl Onnée emphasizes the importance of iteration and feedback in the extended development process.
  • The game aims to achieve an authentic representation of 16th-century Japan, requiring meticulous research and attention to detail.
  • Ubisoft Quebec leveraged lessons from previous titles, including Assassin's Creed Mirage and Odyssey, to enhance Shadows.
  • Set for release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, Shadows will be the first in the series to run exclusively on current-gen consoles.
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