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

Ubisoft has confirmed in a recent financial report the release window for the Assassin's Creed Shadows expansion titled Claws of Awaji.

It was reported in early June that Ubisoft was targeting a September release for Claws of Awaji, with the company moving the date from October back to September to give gamers some breathing room from release of the Ghost of Tsushima spiritual successor, Ghost of Yotei, which is scheduled to release in October.

For those who don't know, Claws of Awaji will include approximately 10 hours of additional gameplay, a new region to explore, new weapons, side activities, gear, and new skills. The premise of the DLC is that players will be "hunted" and have the opportunity to reclaim lost treasure while mastering a new weapon type called the Bō staff. As for when the DLC will be released, Ubisoft wrote in its report that it's planning on debuting the expansion sometime in Q2, which is by the end of September 2025.

"Ahead of the Holiday season, the mid-term potential of the game will be supported by the Claws of Awaji expansion, coming in Q2, that will introduce more than 10 hours of new content along with a new weapon, skills and abilities, further expanding and enriching the game experience."

The report also revealed Assassin's Creed Shadows "performed in line with expectations" and has officially crossed the 5 million player mark.