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
The latest news and rumors about Assassin's Creed Shadows for today and 2025. Here you will find all the news about Assassin's Creed Shadows updates, 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 of Assassin's Creed Shadows for PC, about pirate cracks, and the appearance of the game on torrents, where it can be downloaded for free.

Steam's Most Anticipated PC Game of March Revealed
Thanks to SteamDB, we can take a peek at the most anticipated games of March on Valve's platform! The top 10 were determined by the number of followers they've gained.
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February 26, 2025

Assassin's Creed: Shadows Haters Are Furious Again — This Time Over Tea
Ubisoft just can’t catch a break with Assassin’s Creed: Shadows—even the most harmless news can spark controversy. That’s exactly what happened a few days ago when the company announced a collaboration with tea and coffee retailer Madrinals.
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February 26, 2025

Ubisoft Issues Official Statement Following Assassin's Creed: Shadows Leak
Recently, we reported that Assassin's Creed: Shadows has already found its way into the hands of gamers. Ubisoft responded to this leak by releasing an official statement on their X social media page.
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February 25, 2025

Assassin's Creed: Shadows PS5 File Size Revealed
Some players got their hands on copies of Assassin's Creed: Shadows a month before the release, so both spoilers and technical information have appeared online. Now we know exactly how much space the game will take up on PlayStation 5.
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February 24, 2025

Assassin's Creed: Shadows Already in Players' Hands — Early Impressions Compare It to Ghost of Tsushima and Black Flag
Following the leak of its artbook, physical copies of Assassin’s Creed: Shadows have already surfaced in the wild. According to a Reddit user, some players have managed to get their hands on PS5 discs and are now freely exploring feudal Japan.
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February 24, 2025

Japanese Officials React to Assassin's Creed: Shadows Temple Destruction Video
The controversy surrounding the temple in Assassin's Creed: Shadows has reached a new level: the representatives of the sanctuary themselves have commented on the sensational video. The caretakers of the sanctuary depicted in the video have already promised to take action.
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February 20, 2025

Assassin's Creed: Shadows introduces a «canon mode» not seen in previous games
Ubisoft has released another video for Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, this time showcasing the new "canon mode." This feature removes dialogue choices, replacing them with traditional cutscenes.
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February 19, 2025

Tom Henderson Reveals When Assassin's Creed: Shadows Reviews Will Be Published
Tom Henderson has shared new details about the launch of Assassin's Creed: Shadows. According to the insider, Ubisoft is firmly set on the March 20 release date and is gearing up for a major marketing campaign. Full reviews are expected to drop on March 18.
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February 18, 2025

Ubisoft: Assassin's Creed: Shadows Pre-Orders Match the Popularity of Odyssey
It seems that controversies surrounding the Black samurai and spring watermelons haven't significantly impacted pre-orders for Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. During Ubisoft’s latest financial report, CEO Yves Guillemot stated that the game is performing exceptionally well.
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February 14, 2025

Ubisoft Details PC Features in New Assassin's Creed Shadows Trailer
Ubisoft has released a new trailer dedicated to the PC version of Assassin's Creed Shadows, which will be available on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect.
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February 12, 2025

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