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.
A Flurry of Enemy Attacks and Unstoppable Strikes:
Archery:
Katana Duel:
Using the Tanto (Samurai Dagger) and Hidden Blade:
Kusarigama Use (Sickle with Chain):
Katana Techniques:
Sheathed Weapon Strikes:
Half-Moon Naginata Strike (Pole Weapon with Long Handle):
Blocking Attacks:
Disrupting Enemy Focus:
The main action of Assassin's Creed Shadows takes place in Japan during the Azuchi-Momoyama period. The protagonists are Yasuke, an African samurai, and Fujibayashi Naoe, a female shinobi. The game features an open world, stealth, parkour, and a leveling system.
It was previously revealed that half of the game's development team consists of newcomers without prior experience.