Ubisoft has announced the newest big game in the Assassin’s Creed series. Assassin’s Creed Shadows stars dual protagonists and takes players to Feudal Japan when it releases on November 15 ($69.99).
Shadows is set in 16th-century Japan during a period of civil war, and stars two playable protagonists. Naoe is a female Japanese shinobi (ninja), while Yasuke is a male African samurai.
Like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, the heroes can swap seamlessly while exploring the world to tackle non-linear missions. Each possesses completely different gear, progression, and skills.
Naoe uses stealth, shuriken, smoke bombs, and a grappling hook to swiftly move around and assassinate targets. Yasuke is built to go sword-to-sword with any foe by blocking, parrying, and slicing with katana, naginata, and other historical weapons. The dual protagonists create a distinct line between different Assassin’s Creed playstyles.
Players can also customize their own hideout, craft gear, hire crew, and expand their network of spies.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is developed by Ubisoft Quebec, who previously worked on Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (and the underrated Immortrals Fenyx Rising after that).
In addition the base game, Shadows will release with a Gold Edition, Ultimate Edition, and Collector’s Edition. The Gold Edition ($109.99) includes the Season Pass (2 unannounced expansions) and bonus quest at launch, as well as three days of early access.
The Ultimate Edition ($129.99) also includes several in-game goodies, including five more skill points and extra gear for both characters.
The Collector’s Edition provides everything in the Ultimate Edition, plus an art book, Steelbook case, world map, wall scroll, lithograms, and Naoe and Yasuke character statue.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows has not yet been rated by the ESRB (the series is typically rated M for Mature). It’s launching on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on November 15. All pre-orders will receive the bonus quest, Thrown to the Dogs.
