Assassin's Creed: Shadows
Medieval open-world stealth action in the Assassin's Creed series. The game takes place in 1579 in feudal Japan, where the stories of Naoe, a skilled shinobi... Read more
Assassin's Creed: Shadows News
Latest news and rumors about Assassin's Creed: Shadows for today and 2025. Here you will find all the new trailers and teasers for Assassin's Creed: Shadows, learn the release date for PC, when the game will be available on other platforms, and other announcements. We will also write about the system requirements for Assassin's Creed: Shadows for PC, about pirated cracks and the appearance of the game on torrents, from where anyone can download it for free. And if the game has not yet been released, then here you will read fresh rumors about the game: about possible locations and cities, heroes, and the plot of Assassin's Creed: Shadows.

Assassin's Creed: Shadows File Size Revealed
New details about the file size of Assassin's Creed: Shadows have surfaced online. The game recently appeared in Apple's store, providing some additional insights.
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February 6, 2025

Leak: Assassin's Creed: Shadows Artbook Surfaces on Hentai Site
Assassin's Creed: Shadows is still nearly two months away from release, but its entire artbook has already leaked online. Anonymous users uploaded the 256-page book, making it available ahead of schedule.
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February 3, 2025

Assassin's Creed: Shadows Has Once Again Caused Heated Debates Among Players
There is no doubt that Assassin's Creed: Shadows will be one of the most controversial releases from Ubisoft. Regardless of the quality of the gameplay, plot or characters, the project has already divided the gaming community into two camps.
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February 2, 2025

Players Find Another Reason to Criticize Assassin's Creed: Shadows — Unrealistic Watermelons
Agriculture in Assassin's Creed: Shadows has once again become a subject of debate. Players previously criticized the depiction of ripe persimmons in spring, and now they have shifted their focus to watermelons.
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January 28, 2025

Ubisoft Confirms Assassin's Creed: Shadows Initially Had Only One Hero
Assassin's Creed: Shadows will feature two main protagonists: the female shinobi Naoe and the samurai Yasuke. However, this wasn't always the case. According to creative director Jonathan Dumont, the developers originally planned for just one character.
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January 27, 2025

Ubisoft Removes Yasuke From Assassin's Creed: Shadows Pre-Order Banner
It seems that Ubisoft decided that they were betting on the wrong character. Users noticed that the company removed the dark-skinned samurai Yasuke from the Assassin's Creed: Shadows pre-order page.
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January 26, 2025

New Gameplay from Assassin's Creed: Shadows: Parkour, Leaps of Faith, and Japan's Beauty
Following the release of the story trailer for Assassin's Creed: Shadows, the developers hosted a livestream showcasing approximately two hours of gameplay. Additionally, prominent gaming bloggers shared snippets of raw footage.
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January 24, 2025

Ubisoft Unveils The Animus Hub, Dubbed the «New Home for Assassin's Creed»
Ubisoft has revealed details about The Animus Hub, previously known as Assassin's Creed Infinity. According to the developers, it is much more than just another launcher.
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January 24, 2025

Assassin's Creed: Shadows Full PC System Requirements Revealed
Ubisoft has dropped a new story trailer for Assassin's Creed: Shadows. The trailer is entirely composed of cutscenes featuring different characters, including the samurai Yasuke and the ninja Naoe.
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January 23, 2025

MGS 3 Remake, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, and More: Insider Reveals Possible Nintendo Switch 2 Games
Insider Nate the Hate recently hosted a podcast discussing the latest leaks surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2. The discussion touched on the anticipated announcement of the new hybrid console and the games that might be part of its launch lineup.
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January 14, 2025

It seems Ubisoft no longer refers to Yasuke from Assassin's Creed: Shadows as a true samurai
It looks like the developers of Assassin's Creed: Shadows are trying to resolve the controversy surrounding one of the main characters—Yasuke, a Black African warrior. Members of the ResetEra forum noticed that on the Japanese Steam page, the character is no longer described as a samurai.
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January 13, 2025

Assassin's Creed: Shadows is set to release on the anniversary of a tragic event in Japan
Ubisoft just can't catch a break with Assassin's Creed: Shadows. The game barely escapes one scandal only to fall into another. Yesterday, Ubisoft announced the release date has been moved to March 20, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Tokyo subway attack.
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January 10, 2025

10 Extra Hours of Gameplay, New Region, and More — Details of the Assassin's Creed: Shadows DLC Revealed
Following the announcement of the release date delay for Assassin's Creed: Shadows to March 20, the game's Steam page has been updated, revealing new details about the first expansion titled Claws of Awaji. This DLC will be available to everyone who pre-orders the game.
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January 10, 2025

Assassin's Creed: Shadows Delayed Again. New Release Date Announced
Ubisoft has announced another delay for Assassin's Creed: Shadows. The release has now been pushed from February 14th to March 20th. The company cites the need for additional development time.
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January 9, 2025

Assassin's Creed 4 Remake, Far Cry 7, and More: Insider Reveals Ubisoft's Planned Releases by 2026
Journalist and insider Tom Henderson has published an extensive article focusing on Ubisoft. According to Henderson, 2024 has been a complete disaster for the company: stock prices are continuing to fall, while games are either delayed or released to financial disappointment.
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January 9, 2025

New Assassin's Creed: Shadows Video Showcases Parkour
A new gameplay video of Assassin's Creed: Shadows has surfaced online, focusing on showcasing parkour elements. The video features the shinobi girl, Fujibayashi Naoe, as she runs along walls, climbs rooftops, and makes leaps.
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January 8, 2025

Assassin's Creed: Shadows Developer Calls Game «New Era» of Franchise
After all the scandals and delayed release, Assassin's Creed: Shadows is finally coming out next month. The senior animator decided to warm up fans' interest in the new game in his own way.
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January 6, 2025

Jason Schreier's 2025 Prediction: Half-Life 3 Announced, GTA 6 Delayed
Bloomberg columnist Jason Schreier decided to «read the crystal ball» about what 2025 will be like for the gaming industry. Spoiler: Ubisoft is unlikely to have anything good in store, Grand Theft Auto 6 will be delayed, and Hollow Knight: Silksong fans will be happy.
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January 4, 2025

The VGTimes team wishes readers a Happy New Year!
It seemed like it was just a short time ago, but here we are, preparing holiday dishes, decorating our homes and apartments, and prematurely raising our glasses of champagne. There is just a little bit left until the New Year 2025!
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December 31, 2024

'Naruto Run' Makes Its Way to Assassin's Creed: Shadows
The latest news about Assassin's Creed: Shadows will definitely please "Naruto" fans. According to creative director Jonathan Dumont, the developers have included a small reference to the famous noodle eater.
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December 20, 2024

Assassin's Creed: Shadows Devs Reveal Main Story Completion Time
The developers of Assassin's Creed: Shadows hosted a brief Q&A session on Reddit, where they shared details about the upcoming installment in the series. One key topic was the game's length, which the team said is comparable to Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla.
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December 12, 2024

Katana Duels, Tanto Techniques, and Naginata Strikes — Ubisoft Unveils Combat System for Assassin's Creed Shadows
Ubisoft has released several gameplay videos showcasing the combat system of Assassin's Creed Shadows. The project is being developed for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and iPadOS, with a release date set for February 14, 2025.
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December 11, 2024

Voting for the best games of the year in various categories opens on PlayStation website
The official PlayStation blog has launched a vote for the best games of the year and the most anticipated project of 2025. Users can cast their votes in 19 different categories.
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December 3, 2024

Ubisoft Shows New Assassin's Creed Intro With Altair And Ezio
A recent BAFTA video featuring Assassin's Creed executive producer Marc-Alexis Côté showed off a new intro for future games for the first time. Now, with each launch, Ubisoft will showcase iconic characters from the series.
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December 2, 2024

Players Outraged by New Assassin's Creed: Shadows EULA
Assassin's Creed: Shadows can be added to the list of the most problematic releases of 2025 in advance. It was only recently revealed that newcomers are working on the game, when a new problem arose.
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November 28, 2024

It turns out that the team behind Assassin's Creed: Shadows is made up mostly of newcomers
Assassin's Creed: Shadows will be a game developed primarily by newcomers. This was revealed by the executive producer of the series, Marc-Alexis Cote, during the XDS24 Fireside Keynote.
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November 28, 2024

Double Kills and Hiding in Shadows: Updated Stealth Details in Assassin's Creed: Shadows
The developers of Assassin's Creed: Shadows have announced a series of posts showcasing the gameplay features of the upcoming game. The first entry focuses on the revamped stealth mechanics.
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November 22, 2024

Assassin's Creed: Shadows has a Steam page
A Steam page has appeared for Assassin's Creed: Shadows, with less than three months until release. While pre-orders aren't currently available, players can add the game to their wishlist.
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November 20, 2024

Assassin's Creed: Shadows to Fix Historical and Modern Events Connection
Despite the unstable financial and personnel situation, Ubisoft continues to promote Assassin's Creed: Shadows, appealing to fans of the series. Recently, the developers acknowledged another shortcoming in the new games, which has been going on since Assassin's Creed 3.
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November 2, 2024

Ubisoft Reveals the Cost of Extra Polishing for Assassin's Creed: Shadows
In its latest financial report, Ubisoft shared an update on Assassin's Creed: Shadows. According to CFO Frédérick Duguet, the game is set to release on February 14 as planned.
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October 31, 2024

Ubisoft addresses another historical inaccuracy in Assassin's Creed: Shadows
Earlier this summer, Assassin's Creed: Shadows faced heavy criticism for historical inaccuracies. A group of Japanese reenactors noticed their flag was mysteriously included in one of the game's concept arts. Ubisoft apologized to the experts, stating that while they wouldn't remove the image from the art book, they acknowledged the mistake. However, this week, the company reversed that decision.
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October 24, 2024

Insider: «Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Remake will be released sooner than you think»
Reliable insider and gaming journalist Tom Henderson shared with readers information about the approximate release date of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake. According to him, Ubisoft plans to release about 10 games from the AC series within five years.
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October 5, 2024

Ubisoft studio may be purchased by chinese company Tencent
Journalists have confirmed recent rumors regarding the possible fate of Ubisoft. It is reported that the Chinese company Tencent and Guillemot Brothers Ltd. may buy out the studio by privatizing it.
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October 4, 2024

Insider: Assassin's Creed: Shadows will receive a cooperative mode
A cooperative mode is being developed for Assassin's Creed: Shadows, reports reliable insider Tim Henderson. The mode is codenamed League and is planned for release after the game's launch.
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October 3, 2024

Insider reveals how Assassin's Creed: Shadows ended up with so many historical inaccuracies and if Yasuke's portrayal will change
Last week, Ubisoft announced the postponement of Assassin's Creed: Shadows from November 15 to February 14. Reliable insider Tom Henderson questioned company employees about the reasons behind this decision.
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October 1, 2024