Updated on September 27, 5:35 p.m. (GMT+8): Updated release date.
Assassins Creed Shadows is nearing its official launch. As one of the most highly-anticipated games of the year, it will feature a new story and a highly-requested setting by fans of the game.
The successor to 2023’s Assassins Creed Mirage, the upcoming game is set in 16th-century Japan, towards the end of the Sengoku period, and will feature dual protagonists.
Avid players and fans of the franchise don’t have to wait much longer to know more about the game’s details as we’ve got this guide on the Assassins Creed Shadows release date and story.
When is the Assassins Creed Shadows release date?
The Assassin’s Creed Shadows release date was first set on November 15, 2024. Publisher Ubisoft originally announced this date on May 16, 2024, in the game’s official world premiere trailer.
On September 25, 2024, Ubisoft announced that the game had been delayed and would be released on February 14, 2025.
The game will be available across several platforms. From PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Ubisoft+, Amazon Luna, iPad, Macs with Apple Silicon, and Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store and Epic Games Store.
For those who want to play the game early, there’s also a three-day early access to play the game prior to launch. Players must pre-order the Gold Edition for this.
What is the Assassins Creed Shadows story all about?
With Ubisoft Quebec developing the game, Assassins Creed Shadows focuses on the millennia-old struggle of the Assassin Brotherhood.
Players look through the eyes of two protagonists: Naoe, a female shinobi, and Yasuke, an African samurai inspired by the historical figure of the same name. These two characters have different controls in which a player can switch between them.
As seen in the trailer, players will get to explore feudal Japan whether its from its castle towns to scenic landscapes. Moreover, they’ll be able to witness history as Naoe and Yasuke work together to usher in a world of urbanization.
In line with gameplay, players will have open-world gameplay, and missions will be non-linear. They can also recruit and train a spy network to gather intelligence to better progress the game’s narrative.
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