Assassin's Creed Shadows
News
The best weapon in Assassin's Creed Shadows is so powerful Ubisoft is probably patch it out soon
The Igan Sunset is so broken it turns Naoe into an unstoppable killing machine and breaks the balance of Assassin's Creed Shadows
March 28, 2025
Trent Cannon
News
The most surprising influence on Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Studio Ghibli
Assassin's Creed Shadows takes inspiration from a variety of voices within Japanese cinema, including the beloved Studio Ghibli
March 25, 2025
Jules Chin Greene
News
Assassin's Creed Shadows has already reached one million players
Ubisoft's latest entry in the Assassin's Creed franchise, which hit the market March 20, reached the milestone a staggering 24 hours into its release weekend
March 21, 2025
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Assassin’s Creed Shadows might be the Tenchu spiritual successor we’ve been waiting for
It took Assassin’s Creed long enough, but this may be the installment which tries to fill the gap left behind by another legendary action-adventure stealth series.
March 21, 2025
Fran Ruiz
News
One Assassin's Creed Shadows controversy was addressed the day after its release date
Ubisoft isn't always this quick to respond to fan criticisms, but when the actual Prime Minister of Japan weighs in, you kind of have to
March 20, 2025
Grant DeArmitt
News
Gaming is so toxic right now that Ubisoft has an "anti-harassment plan" for Assassin's Creed Shadows devs
The inclusion of Yasuke, a real Black man who lived in feudal Japan, in Assassin's Creed Shadows seems to have been enough to upset the worst part of the gaming community.
March 18, 2025
Trent Cannon
Features
The inclusion of Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows is the series' biggest narrative change ever - but it is also the thing I'm most excited about
Having a protagonist who was a real person presents unique challenges to the Assassin's Creed series.
March 05, 2025
Trent Cannon
News
One Piece's Zoro and Assassin's Creed Shadows' Gennojo have more in common than being played by Mackenyu, the actor explains
Mackenyu explains that both have a moral code, are fiercely loyal to their friends, and aren't people you want to pick a fight with.
March 04, 2025
Trent Cannon
News
Assassin's Creed Shadows has two protagonists so Ubisoft could include both ninja and samurai characters and cater to more play styles
Samurai are able to "kick the door in" while ninja are more spry and stealthy, explains Assassin's Creed Shadows creative director.
January 27, 2025
Trent Cannon
Guides
Assassin's Creed Shadows release date: Prepare for your journey to feudal Japan as the iconic game franchise returns in March 2025
Two new protagonists and a brand new time period that is ripe for adventure await fans of the Assassin's Creed series when it launches on PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox consoles.
January 21, 2025
Trent Cannon