Assassin's Creed Shadows
In short: Assassin's Creed Shadows is an action game released in 2025 by Ubisoft Quebec, available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Our score: 8.5/10 (highly recommended). Lowest price we found right now: $34.99.
Explore feudal Japan as a shinobi and a legendary samurai
Assassin's Creed Shadows takes the franchise to feudal Japan, a setting fans have requested for over a decade. Players alternate between two protagonists: Naoe, a shinobi assassin specializing in stealth and agility, and Yasuke, a historical African samurai who excels in direct combat. The game features the series' most dynamic stealth system with prone movement, environmental destruction, and advanced AI detection. Feudal Japan is rendered in breathtaking detail with seasons that dynamically change the landscape, affecting gameplay and mission approaches. The dual-protagonist system offers fundamentally different playstyles, encouraging multiple approaches to every mission. With a rebuilt parkour system, deep RPG mechanics, and a massive open world spanning multiple Japanese regions, Shadows represents the most ambitious Assassin's Creed yet.
Game details
- Developer: Ubisoft Quebec
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Release year: 2025
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
- Category: action
Our review
Assassin's Creed Shadows brings the franchise to feudal Japan with dual protagonists - shinobi Naoe and samurai Yasuke. The stealth/action duality adds strategic depth to exploration.
Pros
- Feudal Japan setting
- Dual protagonist system
- Stealth/action choice
- Beautiful world
Cons
- Formula fatigue
- Performance issues at launch
FAQ
- Can you play as both characters?
- Yes, you switch between Naoe (a shinobi) and Yasuke (a samurai) throughout the game, each with distinct playstyles.
- Is Yasuke a real historical figure?
- Yes, Yasuke was a real African samurai who served under Oda Nobunaga in feudal Japan during the late 1500s.
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Last updated: 06/10/2026