Ubisoft has just revealed Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the next major title in the historic open-world franchise. The announcement went hand-in-hand with a stellar cinematic trailer that showcased the setting and main characters of the highly anticipated title, which comes after years of players requesting an Assassin’s Creed game set in Japan. At first blush, it looks like a brilliant and already iconic game, and there isn’t all that long to wait until it’s released.
This figures to be one of the most unique entries to the franchise, and it’s going to a Japanese setting perfect for the game’s mythos. It also marks the next opportunity for Ubisoft to restore the franchise to its prior heights. If you’re interested in the game, we’ve got you covered on all you need to know.
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After numerous delays, Shadows should be released on March 20. Ubisoft has clearly put in some extra effort to get this game right, and another delay wouldn’t be a total shock at this point. Nonetheless, that is the scheduled release date, and we can only operate on that information.
These days, games can either be exclusives (which basically means one console and PC) or they can be widely available. Fortunately, even though Ubisoft has a strong relationship with Microsoft, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the latter.
It will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. It will not be available on last-gen hardware, which regrettably includes the Nintendo Switch. It’s possible that this year’s Switch 2 will get it eventually, but since it’s rumored to be akin to a PS4, there’s no use holding your breath on that one.
Ubisoft highlighted four editions of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. There’s the Standard Edition , which will cost $69.99 and feature the base game and an exclusive pre-order bonus in the form of an additional quest. Next, players can get the Gold Edition , which is $109.99 and comes with the base game and the pre-order bonus, plus the season pass and a 3-day early access window. At the top of the digital pile sits the Ultimate Edition, which bears a price tag of $129.99.
The Ultimate Edition comes with the base game, the exclusive pre-order bonus mission, a season pass, the 3-day early access window, and the Ultimate Pack, which features exclusive gear and weapons bundles.
The trailer shows off everything you could need to know about this upcoming title. There are gameplay images, some story beats to hook you, and a great look at the improved graphics.
It’s unclear if this will translate to gameplay or just cut scenes, but some of the cinematography is truly stunning. The trailer is also almost four minutes long, making it long enough to give fans everything they need.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will have a fantastic Collector’s Edition with a price tag of $239.99. It features one of the most ambitious and valuable bundles in franchise history, and fans have already expressed intense excitement online.
The Collector’s Edition will feature a 40cm statue of the game’s protagonists, a Japanese-themed wall banner, a replica katana hand guard, art prints and an artbook, a steelbook, and the ultimate edition of the game – among other things. It really is a stunning collection that the most die-hard Assassin’s Creed fans will fall in love with.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set in 1579 in Feudal Japan. It’s a setting that fans have been asking for over several years, and reportedly, the game will see players advance far into the 1580s as the story unravels. It’s set to be a long game that’ll pass through dynamic seasons, carrying players across a vast map that’s set to be just as big as 2017’s Assassin’s Creed Origins . Like every other game in the franchise, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set in a real-world location.
It hasn’t been confirmed how long Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be, but it’s easy to see it shaping up as a sizeable title. It likely won’t be as long as Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, which is the longest AC title by far, but it’ll still have plenty of meat on the bones.
Read also:How Long is Assassin’s Creed Valhalla?
In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players assume control of two protagonists: a Shinobi named Naoe and a Samurai named Yasuke. There’s something special there, as Yasuke is the first protagonist in Assassin’s Creed history who existed in real life. It was confirmed (and showcased in the trailer) that Naoe is a skilled and agile fighter who relies more on stealth and secrecy to accomplish goals her, while Yasuke is heavy, wears strong armor, and tends to wield heftier weaponry.
Players will be able to switch between these players at any time, which will allow them to deal with missions in a range of ways. Aside from that mechanic, each character will have unique missions that can only be completed as them, including their ‘introductory’ missions.
Judging from what we’ve seen thus far, they could be shaping up as two of the best characters in the Assassin’s Creed series .
Like some of the most recent Assassin’s Creed titles, AC Shadows will be an RPG-based game. There will be traditional skill paths to follow and each protagonist will have unique weapons that they can level up over time. That will allow players to flesh out their desired style, whether that be making use of a katana, a war club, shuriken, or spears. There will also be a range of ‘active combat skills’ that players can unlock and apply as they level up and explore more of the map.
We’ll update this breakdown as more details are revealed about Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
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