Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Your Ultimate Guide to the Feudal Japan Adventure

Feudal Japan Awaits: The Newest Chapter of Assassin’s Creed

The wait is finally over for those Assassin’s Creed fans who have longed to see a Japanese setting. Ubisoft unleashes Assassin’s Creed Shadows, previously codenamed Red, on November 15, 2024. If you are an Ubisoft+ Premium member, you get to experience it sooner – full access to the Ultimate Edition awaits starting November 12.

Exclusivity to Next-Gen

Shadows is abandoning last-gen consoles in favour of PC, Mac, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. By doing so, Ubisoft can pull off something that has never been done before in the Assassin’s Creed universe.

Dual Protagonists: A Tale of Two Assassins

Inspired by Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Shadows will feature a roster of two playable protagonists:

1. Yasuke: A historical samurai hailing from Africa, serving under the daimyo Oda Nobunaga.

2. Naoe: A fictional shinobi, the daughter of a real historical figure, Fujibayashi Nagato.

There is a choice to shift between these characters during the campaign; each character comes with their style of gameplays and different story lines.

Controversy and Support

With inclusion came some online controversy with Yasuke, although Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has stood by creative choices, denouncing online attacks and shifting that arc toward the need for diversity within gaming.

Feudal Japan: An Immensely Rich Backdrop

Set in 1579, Shadows drops players deep

into the Azuchi-Momoyama period-the moment when Japanese history reached a pivotal junction. With the influences of samurai growing weaker and foreign influences getting stronger, players will run into major historical figures, including Oda Nobunaga, while exploring the complex politics of that era.

Non-Linear Assassination Campaigns

This game features a non-linear campaign where the sole aim is to take out targets in any order. Some of them will be encountered through exploration, while other objectives require careful infiltration of highly guarded strongholds.

Stealth and Combat: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Stealth Mechanics

• Naoe’s specialty is classical ninja stealth.
• Yasuke can briefly disappear in order to ambush enemies.
• Global illumination system-new; affects enemies’ ability to spot you.
• Eagle Vision comes back for spotting your enemies.

Combat System

• Dodging and Positioning
• Yasuke can block and parry while Naoe can deflect attacks.
• A plethora of different weapon types, from katanas and spears to the more unusual kanabo.
• Weapon skill trees to progress through.

A Living, Breathing Feudal Japan

Dynamic Seasons

Experience all four seasons, each with differing gameplay:

• Spring/Summer: Tall grass allows more places to hide.
• Winter: Less grass and more environmental obstacles.

Map and Exploration

• The map size is comparable to Assassin’s Creed Origin’s Egypt.
• Emulate the middle of Japan, where the provinces of Iga, Arima, and Omi reside.
• New – intuitive map marker systems focused on organic discovery.

Preorder Details and Editions

There are multiple editions that one can preorder, each containing different sets of bonuses. Here’s the list:

• Standard Edition: The basic version of the game, merely with some preorder goodies.
• Collector’s Edition: This one contains DLC, a steelbook case, an artbook, and statues of the characters.

Conclusion: A New Era for Assassin’s Creed

With its new setting, innovative gameplay, and deep dive into Japanese history, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be a game-changing addition to the series. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, November 15, 2024, simply cannot come soon enough.

Are you excited to explore feudal Japan in Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Which of the protagonists do you most want to take center stage? Let us know in the comments section below!