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Assassin's Creed Shadows takes the franchise to 16th-century Japan, featuring dual protagonists: Naoe, a stealthy kunoichi, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai. Switch between stealth and strength-based gameplay while exploring a dynamic open world with seasonal changes. Build and upgrade your customizable hideout to shape your strategy and progression in Assassin's Creed Shadows, better known to many fans as ac shadows.

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sells over 5 times more copies than AC Shadows on Steam

NewsAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sells over 5 times more copies than AC Shadows on Steam

July 8, 2026 | Black Flag Resynced is outpacing AC Shadows on Steam pre-launch sales, with fans seemingly hungry to go back to the old-school AC formula.

Ubisoft won't release a new Assassin's Creed Shadows expansion any time soon

NewsUbisoft won't release a new Assassin's Creed Shadows expansion any time soon

November 29, 2025 | Ubisoft has confirmed there are currently no plans for a second major Assassin's Creed Shadows expansion as the franchise gets handed to new...

Assassin's Creed Shadows targets 30FPS on the Switch 2 in docked and handheld

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows targets 30FPS on the Switch 2 in docked and handheld

November 28, 2025 | Ubisoft is bringing Assassin's Creed Shadows over to the Nintendo Switch, and it will be targeting 30FPS in both handheld and docked mode.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Nintendo Switch 2 release date leaks

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows Nintendo Switch 2 release date leaks

October 14, 2025 | A leaker has revealed the release date for the Nintendo Switch version of Assassin's Creed: Shadows, as well as what the physical release will...

Ubisoft teases Assassin's Creed Shadows launching on the Nintendo Switch 2

NewsUbisoft teases Assassin's Creed Shadows launching on the Nintendo Switch 2

July 23, 2025 | Ubisoft has inadvertently teased the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows on the Nintendo Switch 2, with the CEO who said it's coming to 'other...

Ubisoft confirms release window for Assassin's Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji DLC

NewsUbisoft confirms release window for Assassin's Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji DLC

July 22, 2025 | Ubisoft has confirmed the Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC 'Claws of Awaji' will be released in Q2 2025, likely by the end of September.

Assassin's Creed Shadows budget confirmed to be over €100 million

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows budget confirmed to be over €100 million

July 20, 2025 | Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Shadows' budget was over 100 million euros, and also explains why Star Wars Outlaws...

Ghost of Yōtei story is extremely similar to Assassin's Creed Shadows, but already better?

NewsGhost of Yōtei story is extremely similar to Assassin's Creed Shadows, but already better?

July 11, 2025 | Sucker Punch has given a 20-minute gameplay deep dive into Ghost of Yōtei, showcasing the revenge story players will be stepping into.

Assassin's Creed Shadows update adds nightmare difficulty, and 'open-world alarm' system

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows update adds nightmare difficulty, and 'open-world alarm' system

June 25, 2025 | Ubisoft has released a new massive update for Assassin's Creed Shadows that adds a nightmare difficulty, and a new quest with Critical Role.

Assassin's Creed Shadows 'Claws of Awaji' DLC release date leaks

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows 'Claws of Awaji' DLC release date leaks

June 14, 2025 | Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC 'Claws of Awaji' is slated to release this September, a month after the release of highly anticipated Ghost of...

Ubisoft confirms major success metrics for Assassin's Creed Shadows

NewsUbisoft confirms major success metrics for Assassin's Creed Shadows

May 18, 2025 | Ubisoft has announced breakout performance metrics for Assassin's Creed Shadows, confirming earlier reports it was second to Valhalla in launch...

Assassin's Creed Shadows now has less players than Odyssey

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows now has less players than Odyssey

May 14, 2025 | Over a 24-hour period, Assassin's Creed Shadows had fewer players than Assassin's Creed Odyssey, suggesting Shadows is losing its player base...

AC Shadows Update 1.0.4 is arriving today - free story DLC, codex additions & more

NewsAC Shadows Update 1.0.4 is arriving today - free story DLC, codex additions & more

May 6, 2025 | The early-May content update for Asssasins Creed: Shadows is arriving May 6 with new story content, updates to the codex, and quality of life...

Assassin's Creed Shadows multiplayer mode evidence discovered

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows multiplayer mode evidence discovered

April 30, 2025 | Ubisoft appears to either be quietly working away at a multiplayer mode for Assassin's Creed Shadows, or has abandoned the idea entirely.

Assassin's Creed Shadows rated for Nintendo Switch 2

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows rated for Nintendo Switch 2

April 20, 2025 | Assassin's Creed Shadows has been rated for the Nintendo Switch 2 on the Pan European Game Information (PEGI) ratings site, hinting at a new...

Assassin's Creed Shadows was the best-selling game in the US at launch

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows was the best-selling game in the US at launch

April 19, 2025 | Assassin's Creed Shadows is a huge hit for Ubisoft and has become the best-selling game in the United States for multiple weeks since its release...

'Schedule I' is the #1 seller on Steam, blowing past AC Shadows

News'Schedule I' is the #1 seller on Steam, blowing past AC Shadows

March 26, 2025 | Schedule I, the latest breakthrough indie success, has climbed to the top of the Steam charts since its release yesterday in early access.

Assassin's Creed Shadows sells more copies in 1 week than Star Wars Outlaws did in 3 months

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows sells more copies in 1 week than Star Wars Outlaws did in 3 months

March 26, 2025 | Assassin's Creed Shadows has sold more physical copies in just one week than Star Wars Outlaws sold in three months of it being available.

Elon Musk calls Assassin's Creed Shadows 'terrible,' Ubisoft responds with slam dunk

NewsElon Musk calls Assassin's Creed Shadows 'terrible,' Ubisoft responds with slam dunk

March 25, 2025 | Elon Musk has called Assassin's Creed Shadows 'terrible,' sparking a response from Ubisoft, who poked fun at Musk for account sharing in Path...

Assassin's Creed Shadows will be receiving even more visual upgrades on the PS5 Pro

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows will be receiving even more visual upgrades on the PS5 Pro

March 25, 2025 | Assassins Creed Shadows already pushes the PS5 Pro - but new upgrades, like ray-traced reflections in balanced mode, are still on the way.

Assassin's Creed Shadows star's first mocap earned a standing ovation from the dev team

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows star's first mocap earned a standing ovation from the dev team

March 25, 2025 | MASUMI, who plays Naoe in Assassin's Creed Shadows, recalls an emotional mocap scene that left the crew applauding her first performance.

Assassin's Creed Shadows to reach 3 million players soon, earns silver medal in series

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows to reach 3 million players soon, earns silver medal in series

March 24, 2025 | Assassin's Creed Shadows is set to reach 3 million players across all platforms (combined subscription & game sales), new leaked tracking data...

Assassin's Creed Shadows hits 2 million players, beats Origins and Odyssey launch performance

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows hits 2 million players, beats Origins and Odyssey launch performance

March 22, 2025 | Assassin's Creed Shadows has officially beaten AC Origins and AC Odyssey with 2 million players jumping into Feudal Japan just 2 days after...

Playing Assassin's Creed Shadows on a Radeon GPU? Grab the latest Adrenalin Edition Beta Driver

NewsPlaying Assassin's Creed Shadows on a Radeon GPU? Grab the latest Adrenalin Edition Beta Driver

March 21, 2025 | AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.3.2 Optional Update driver is here adding support for Assassin's Creed Shadows and The Last of Us Part II...

Assassin's Creed Shadows hits 1 million players in first day, Ubisoft confirms

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows hits 1 million players in first day, Ubisoft confirms

March 20, 2025 | Assassin's Creed Shadows appears to be a hit with over 1 million players jumping into the Feudal Japan-set simulator on launch day, includes...

Ubisoft responds to Japan government backlash over Assassin's Creed Shadows being disrespectful

NewsUbisoft responds to Japan government backlash over Assassin's Creed Shadows being disrespectful

March 20, 2025 | Ubisoft has addressed concerns about Assassin's Creed Shadows that were expressed recently by Japanese government officials in parliament.

NVIDIA's GeForce Now supports Assassin's Creed Shadows, in case your gaming PC can't handle it

NewsNVIDIA's GeForce Now supports Assassin's Creed Shadows, in case your gaming PC can't handle it

March 20, 2025 | If your PC isn't up to running Shadows fluidly in 4K, you might want your internet connection to take the strain instead - assuming it's good...

Here's the first 60 minutes of Assassin's Creed Shadows: It's Good and Bad

NewsHere's the first 60 minutes of Assassin's Creed Shadows: It's Good and Bad

March 20, 2025 | Ubisoft has released Assassin's Creed Shadows, and here are the first sixty minutes of the title, which shows gameplay, story, and cinematics...

Assassins Creed Shadows team says it 'went the extra mile' for the PS5 Pro - and it paid off

NewsAssassins Creed Shadows team says it 'went the extra mile' for the PS5 Pro - and it paid off

March 19, 2025 | Ubisoft Montreal doubled down on PS5 Pro optimizations, and early reports confirm Assassin's Creed Shadows makes the most of the hardware.

Japan's prime minister is mad about Assassin's Creed Shadows

NewsJapan's prime minister is mad about Assassin's Creed Shadows

March 19, 2025 | Shigeru Ishiba, the Prime Minister of Japan, has spoken about Assassin's Creed Shadows during a government meeting, saying, 'It is an insult...

Assassin's Creed: Shadows is praised on handhelds - holds up 'pretty damn well' on Steam Deck

NewsAssassin's Creed: Shadows is praised on handhelds - holds up 'pretty damn well' on Steam Deck

March 19, 2025 | YouTubers have shown that the game runs nice and smoothly on handhelds like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally, if the right settings are used...

Assassin's Creed Shadows reviews leak revealing startling scores

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows reviews leak revealing startling scores

March 18, 2025 | Assassin's Creed Shadows reviews leak online, with one critic praising the title and going as far to say it's already 'iconic' in the AC franchise...

Ubisoft confirms Steam Deck support for Assassin's Creed Shadows

NewsUbisoft confirms Steam Deck support for Assassin's Creed Shadows

March 13, 2025 | Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Shadows will launch with Steam Deck support, and the only thing Ubisoft is waiting for is Valve...

Ubisoft releases 20-minutes of Assassin's Creed Shadows gameplay

NewsUbisoft releases 20-minutes of Assassin's Creed Shadows gameplay

March 7, 2025 | Ubisoft has released a 20-minute gameplay video of Assassin's Creed Shadows that showcases both protagonists' stealth and combat mechanics.

Assassin's Creed Shadows hit with another massive leak ahead of launch

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows hit with another massive leak ahead of launch

February 27, 2025 | Assassin's Creed Shadows has endured yet another massive gameplay leak with multiple videos and being published that contain spoilers.

Assassin's Creed Shadows officially leaks: combat, skill tree, map, items unveiled

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows officially leaks: combat, skill tree, map, items unveiled

February 24, 2025 | Gameplay has leaked for Assassin's Creed Shadows, revealing the size of the map, skill trees, items, and various items such as gear.

Ubisoft responds to Assassin's Creed Shadows leaks, says leaks aren't finalized gameplay

NewsUbisoft responds to Assassin's Creed Shadows leaks, says leaks aren't finalized gameplay

February 24, 2025 | Ubisoft has officially acknowledged the Assassin's Creed Shadows leaks, tells players that any leaks aren't what the final game will look like...

Assassin's Creed Shadows copies are out in the wild, a month before launch

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows copies are out in the wild, a month before launch

February 23, 2025 | Physical copies of Assassin's Creed Shadows have surfaced a month early, with users posting gameplay footage and screenshots online.

Ubisoft blatantly mocked by Assassin's Creed Shadows parody game Yasuke Simulator

NewsUbisoft blatantly mocked by Assassin's Creed Shadows parody game Yasuke Simulator

February 21, 2025 | Assassin's Creed Shadows has received its own parody game that's a clear jab at Ubisoft as it will be launching alongside Shadows on March 20...

Ubisoft is optimistic for Assassin's Creed: Shadows despite confirming more layoffs

NewsUbisoft is optimistic for Assassin's Creed: Shadows despite confirming more layoffs

February 15, 2025 | Ubisoft has released its latest earnings report revealing the company's revenue has dropped by 31.4% year-on-year, and more layoffs are coming...

Assassin's Creed Shadows shows early signs of success

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows shows early signs of success

February 14, 2025 | Despite controversy, refunds, and a full-on delay out of the holiday season, Ubisoft says that Assassin's Creed Shadows shows signs of pre-order...

Assassin's Creed Shadows PC specs, GeForce RTX 4090, DLSS required for Full RT in 4K

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows PC specs, GeForce RTX 4090, DLSS required for Full RT in 4K

February 12, 2025 | Assassin's Creed Shadows PC requirements show that you'll need a pretty powerful rig to max out the visual settings, and that's with DLSS, FSR...

Assassin's Creed Shadows hit with massive spoilers in 200+ image leak

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows hit with massive spoilers in 200+ image leak

February 2, 2025 | Assassin's Creed Shadows art book leaks on hentai website revealing 200+ images of weapons, locations, characters, points of interest and more...

Ubisoft officially unveils Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC after widespread criticism

NewsUbisoft officially unveils Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC after widespread criticism

January 24, 2025 | Ubisoft is adding more value to its pre-order offerings for Assassin's Creed Shadows by officially unveiling a new DLC expansion slated to debut...

Assassin's Creed Shadows requires RTX 4090 for 4K 60FPS with maxed-out ray tracing on the PC

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows requires RTX 4090 for 4K 60FPS with maxed-out ray tracing on the PC

January 23, 2025 | Ubisoft opens up pre-orders for Assassin's Creed Shadows, as well as the PC system requirements: needs an RTX 4090 for 4K 60FPS with RT set...

Assassin's Creed Shadows screenshots leak ahead of release

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows screenshots leak ahead of release

January 23, 2025 | A slew of Assassin's Creed Shadows screenshots have leaked online ahead of the controversial titles scheduled release in late March this year...

Dominoes Pizza roasts Ubisoft over recent Assassin's Creed Shadows announcement

NewsDominoes Pizza roasts Ubisoft over recent Assassin's Creed Shadows announcement

January 10, 2025 | Dominoes Pizza has roasted Ubisoft for the company's recent announcement regarding the selected launch date for Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Ubisoft confirms Assassin's Creed Shadows is officially delayed again

NewsUbisoft confirms Assassin's Creed Shadows is officially delayed again

January 9, 2025 | Ubisoft has announced Assassin's Creed Shadows has been delayed again, with the developing citing more time needed for further polishing.

Half of the team behind Assassin's Creed Shadows haven't made a game before

NewsHalf of the team behind Assassin's Creed Shadows haven't made a game before

November 29, 2024 | An industry insider has revealed Assassin's Creed Shadows is on track for its February release as previews/review copies are slated to drop...

Rumor: Assassin's Creed Shadows has a co-op mode - but not at launch, you'll have to wait

NewsRumor: Assassin's Creed Shadows has a co-op mode - but not at launch, you'll have to wait

October 3, 2024 | Co-op mode to be added post-release will presumably see Naoe and Yasuke fighting side-by-side against enemies, but we don't have any firm details...

Ubisoft refunds Assassin's Creed Shadows pre-orders, delays game to early 2025

NewsUbisoft refunds Assassin's Creed Shadows pre-orders, delays game to early 2025

September 25, 2024 | Ubisoft has delayed its Feudal Japan Assassin's Creed Shadows game to early 2025 and has refunded all current pre-orders of the game across...

Ubisoft pulls out of Tokyo Game Show after mounting Assassin's Creed Shadows controversy

NewsUbisoft pulls out of Tokyo Game Show after mounting Assassin's Creed Shadows controversy

September 25, 2024 | Ubisoft has officially pulled out of the Tokyo Game Show and purportedly cancelled press previews of Assassin's Creed Shadows following bot...

Ubisoft accused of buying bots to promote Assassin's Creed Shadows

NewsUbisoft accused of buying bots to promote Assassin's Creed Shadows

September 14, 2024 | Ubisoft has been accused of purchasing bot accounts to view and comment on the new and controversial Assassin's Creed World trailer.

Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 trailer hit with backlash after showing unfinished animations

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows PS5 trailer hit with backlash after showing unfinished animations

September 12, 2024 | Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows, which showcases the world the team at Ubisoft Montreal has created for the...

Assassin's Creed Shadows is the latest example of why Ubisoft is a joke

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows is the latest example of why Ubisoft is a joke

May 21, 2024 | Ubisoft has released the world premier trailer for its latest addition to the Assassin's Creed franchise, and gamers have absolutely rejected...

Assassin's Creed Shadows won't be on Steam, doesn't require always-online internet connection

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows won't be on Steam, doesn't require always-online internet connection

May 16, 2024 | Ubisoft clarifies that its new feudal Japan-set Assassin's Creed Shadows will not require an always-online internet connection and can be played...

Assassin's Creed Shadows lets you play as both a ninja and a samurai

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows lets you play as both a ninja and a samurai

May 16, 2024 | Assassin's Creed Shadows takes place in 16th century Japan, and features two switchable protagonists: the shinobi/ninja Naoe and the samurai...

Assassin's Creed Shadows revealed, full trailer coming Wednesday

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows revealed, full trailer coming Wednesday

May 13, 2024 | Assassin's Creed Codename Red has officially been announced as AC Shadows with a setting in feudal Japan with an emphasis on RPG elements.

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