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Scouts System in Assassin's Creed Shadows Revolutionizes Resource Management and Exploration

The new gameplay mechanic integrates strategic planning, Hideout upgrades, and open-world interactions to enhance progression in feudal Japan.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows scouts increase - The scouts Monta and Shinobu standing next to eachother looking at Naoe, who's off-screen.

Overview

  • Scouts assist players in revealing quest locations, smuggling resources, and navigating the open world, serving as a finite but essential resource in gameplay.
  • Players can expand scout capacity by upgrading the Study at their Hideout or recruiting new scouts through quests and civilian encounters in the open world.
  • Kakurega safehouses allow on-demand scout replenishment for a fee, while seasonal progression and helping civilians provide alternative ways to refresh scout charges.
  • Upgrading the Stables at the Hideout reduces the number of scouts needed for smuggling and increases the amount of resources obtained from stockpiles.
  • Scouts are indispensable for transporting large resource stockpiles from hostile areas, which are critical for crafting, Hideout upgrades, and overall progression.