Assassin’s Creed Shadows Sneaks Out This November With Dual Protagonist Gameplay
New Assassin's Creed Shadows gameplay trailers from SGF 2024 reveal more of the two styles of gameplay as you swap between shinobi and samurai on November 15.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows will release on November 15, letting you swap between stealthy shinobi and sword-swinging samurai in 16th-century feudal Japan.
The game follows the real-life historical figure of Yasuke, a retainer of African origin for one of the most powerful daimyo in Japan's Sengoku era – the one that has the best samurai stories.
He teams up with a shinobi called Naoe after the two meet at opposite ends of a battle, when they realize they have aligned goals. I'm sure that uneasy alliance based on convenience will last through the entire story and not be a significant source of conflict anywhere around the end of a second act in the story.
The game will release on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles, as well as Amazon's Luna streaming service, PC and Mac, with an iPad release planned. Pre-orders for standard and gold editions are available now.
Assassin's Creed Shadows editions and pre-orders
There are two physical retail editions of Assassin's Creed Shadows, both for PlayStation and Xbox: The Special Edition, and the Gold Edition. Both come with pre-order bonuses, which are available now.
Assassin's Creed Shadows lets you create a hideout for your growing shinobi league.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows: Special Edition (Walmart Exclusive)
Special Edition includes the game and the Sekiryu Character Pack, which features gear and weapon sets for Yasuke, the Sekiryu Beast, and Dragon Tooth trinket.
Pre-order bonus: Special Edition pre-orders also receive the Thrown to the Dogs quest.
Assassin's Creed Shadows: Special Edition
Release Date: February 14, 2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows: Gold Edition
Gold Edition comes with the game and season pass, which includes a bonus quest at launch and two upcoming expansions.
Pre-order bonus: Gold Edition pre-orders also receive up to three days early access to the game, and the Thrown to the Dogs quest. Check with your store and/or shipping choice for distribution details or pickup times.
Assassin's Creed Shadows: Gold Edition
Release Date: February 14, 2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows protagonists
New gameplay trailers shown at Summer Game Fest 2024 reveal more about the dual-protagonist system, in which you unite Naoe and Yasuke against a common foe with their complementary skillsets.
You can pick your protagonist at key moments in the story.
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Press releases from Ubisoft to accompany the extended gameplay walkthrough describe both characters and the weapons they'll employ in their uneasy alliance, after starting the game as enemies:
"Naoe embodies the essence of a Shinobi Assassin. From a versatile grappling hook that allows for stealthy in-air assassinations and greater mobility, to kunai and her custom Hidden Blade for swift eliminations, she has access to a diverse arsenal of tools to strike from the shadows. While more vulnerable in close combat, she can skillfully deflect, dodge enemy strikes, and retaliate with lethal precision, using light, her surroundings, and structures around her to topple her foes.
"Yasuke is tailored for direct confrontations, relying on his exceptional combat skills and mastery of Samurai weaponry. Whether wielding the Katana for decisive strikes, opting for raw power with the Kanabo, or engaging opponents from a distance with lethal flint rifle called Teppo, he can handle multiple enemies at once."
Assassin's Creed Shadows
Release Date: February 14, 2025