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.