Assassin's Creed Shadows: Check Out the First Trailer and Get All the Details

The highly anticipated "Assassin's Creed Shadows" has finally given fans a glimpse into its world with the release of its first trailer. Ubisoft's next entry in the renowned series is set in feudal Japan, a setting that has been long requested by the gaming community. Although actual gameplay footage was not revealed, the cinematic trailer shines a light on the game's central characters - Shinobi Naoe Fujibayashi and the historical Samurai Yasuke. The vibrant depiction of medieval Japan, however, is not in-game graphics, with a gameplay reveal promised in the upcoming weeks.

Slated for release on November 15, 2024, "Assassin's Creed Shadows" will be available on PC, Mac, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with earlier access for those who purchase the Premium Edition. The game will not be available for the Nintendo Switch. Ubisoft has also detailed that "Assassin's Creed Shadows" will be a full-price title accompanied by an optional season pass, implying additional costs for DLCs and likely inclusion of microtransactions, though not officially confirmed yet. For those willing to spend extra, a special Ultimate Edition, packed with bonuses, can be preordered for €129.99. Ubisoft Forward, set for June 10, 2024, is expected to reveal more game mechanics and provide the first extensive gameplay scenes, teasing features like changeable weather, dynamic seasons, and a “reactive environment”.

For gamers eager to explore a samurai-centric open world before "Assassin's Creed Shadows" releases, the PC version of "Ghost of Tsushima", previously a PlayStation exclusive, is now becoming available.

Assassin's Creed Shadows is set to be released on November 15, 2024.

"Assassin's Creed" is a historical action-adventure game series developed by Ubisoft. The series is renowned for combining historical fiction with real-world historical events and figures. Players control a member of the Assassin Brotherhood, fighting for peace with free will against the Templars, who desire peace through control. Each game is set within an open world and presented from the third-person perspective with a focus on stealth and parkour movements. The franchise has become one of the best-selling series in video game history and is known for its meticulous historical research and recreation of past eras.