Assassin's Creed Shadows Art Book Leaks on a Hentai Site, of All Places

Leaked Assassin's Creed Shadows Artbook Surfaces Online

Details about the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows have emerged following an alleged leak of an artbook, surprisingly found on a hentai website, among other locations. The discovery, initially reported on r/GamingLeaksAndRumours, has rapidly spread across the internet. The artbook, titled "The Art of Assassin's Creed Shadows," reportedly contains hundreds of pages of concept art, quotes from developers, and behind-the-scenes information.

While the leak itself is noteworthy, its origin adds an unexpected twist. The Reddit post claims the artbook originated from a site known for hosting hentai content. Ubisoft has been contacted by IGN for comment. Although the original source has removed the gallery, archived versions are now circulating on various file-sharing platforms.

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The leaked art showcases concepts for historical figures, major cities, and weaponry, potentially revealing plot details for Assassin's Creed Shadows. While confirmation awaits the game's release, the images appear authentic.

The leak comes shortly before Assassin's Creed Shadows' revised launch date of March 20, 2025, following a delay from its initial 2024 release window. In a recent preview event, game director Charles Benoit explained that the delay was primarily for polishing and refinement, with no significant changes to core gameplay systems. He mentioned minor adjustments to progression and balancing, but the most significant work focused on the parkour system, which presented unique challenges in the game's Feudal Japan setting.

Benoit highlighted the complexity of Japanese architecture, particularly the intricate roof structures, as the main obstacle. He stated that it required specialized coding and animations to maintain fluidity in the parkour mechanics, a key area of player feedback addressed during the final development stages.