Assassin's Creed Shadows: Special Edition

Release Date: February 14, 2025

Official description: Live the intertwined stories of Naoe, an adept shinobi Assassin from Iga Province, and Yasuke, the powerful African samurai of historical legend. Against the backdrop of the turbulent late Sengoku period, this remarkable duo will discover their common destiny as they usher in a new era for Japan.

Discover the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and pastoral landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.

Special Edition includes the game and the Sekiryu Character Pack, which includes gear and weapon sets for Yasuke, the Sekiryu Beast, and Dragon Tooth trinket.

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Both protagonists of Assassin's Creed Shadows stand in the hallway of a Japanese house, a fire burns in a room through a broken sliding door.

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