Assassin's Creed Shadows Launches with Dual Protagonists and Gameplay Innovations

The game debuts after a delay, addressing cultural concerns and blending stealth and RPG mechanics in a 16th-century Japan setting.

Assassin's Creed Shadows introduces a dual-character system with Naoe specializing in stealth and Yasuke excelling in combat, offering distinct gameplay styles.
Set in 16th-century Japan during the Sengoku period, the game features an 80-square-kilometer open-world map with interconnected assassination missions.
A day-one patch addresses cultural sensitivities by making shrine objects indestructible and reducing visible blood in specific areas.
Players can toggle guaranteed stealth assassinations, catering to fans of both classic and modern Assassin's Creed gameplay preferences.
The single-player game emphasizes player-driven exploration and features new mechanics like customizable stealth options and an assassination web system.