Ubisoft Reveals Sneak Peek: Assassin's Creed Shadows Gameplay Unveiled

Get ready for a closer look at Assassin's Creed Shadows! A livestream will showcase Naoe and Yasuke in action, tackling quests, exploring Harima Province, and facing formidable foes. Developers will also be on hand to answer viewer questions, offering insights into their vision for this new installment.

Set in feudal Japan, Assassin's Creed Shadows plunges players into a world of samurai conflict and political intrigue. The game is now slated for a March 20, 2025 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Insider Tom Henderson sheds light on the reasons behind the game's delay. Addressing concerns about historical and cultural inaccuracies, Henderson confirms that the postponement is focused on rectifying these errors and adding overall polish. Contrary to speculation, Yasuke's role remains intact, though certain narrative elements involving him will be adjusted.

Henderson attributes the challenges to several factors, including the late integration of historical consultants and internal communication issues. Furthermore, the game's technical readiness is still under development, requiring further bug fixes and gameplay refinements. While these adjustments are underway, Henderson's sources suggest a potential Valentine's Day release on February 14th, 2025, indicating sufficient time for completion.