Unify a Nation in Assassin's Creed Shadows: November's Samurai Clashes

Ubisoft Quebec is set to release the much-anticipated game, Assassin's Creed Shadows, this November. Gamers will be transported to 16th Century Japan during the Sengoku period to play as Naoe, a shinobi Assassin from the Iga Province, or Yasuke, the famed historical samurai warrior. The characters will navigate an era rife with civil war and unrest as they work to unify Japan. The game promises a fusion of Naoe's stealth abilities and Yasuke's combat prowess, offering players varied playstyles and paths to explore. With an open-world environment that changes with seasons and weather, varied landscapes such as castle towns and shrines offer immersive gameplay experiences. Building spy networks, enhancing hideouts, and recruiting allies are central to the gameplay. Pre-orders are available with special editions offering additional content, expansions, and physical collectibles.

The specific system requirements have not been announced yet; however, the game will be available on Ubisoft+, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Amazon Luna, Macs with Apple silicon via the Mac App Store, and Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store.

Assassin's Creed Shadows joins the widely celebrated Assassin’s Creed series known for its rich historical settings and engaging action-adventure gameplay. Fans of the series have long awaited a game set in feudal Japan, where the iconic shogunate and samurai warriors lend an exciting backdrop. With Ubisoft's reputation for creating detailed open worlds and complex narratives, Assassin's Creed Shadows is expected to be a culturally rich and visually stunning entry in the franchise.