Assassin’s Creed Shadows Set for March 20 Release with 30–40 Hour Campaign

Ubisoft's latest installment explores feudal Japan with dual protagonists, dynamic stealth mechanics, and over 80 hours of content for completionists.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows will release on March 20, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with preloading available starting March 17 for most platforms.
The main campaign is expected to take 30–40 hours to complete, while full exploration and side content could extend playtime to over 80 hours.
The game introduces a feudal Japan setting with dual protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, offering unique abilities and playstyles.
New stealth mechanics allow players to use dynamic shadows and environmental factors, such as weather and time of day, to evade enemies.
Ubisoft is considering adding a New Game+ mode post-launch, and a paid expansion, 'Claws of Awaji,' with 10+ hours of additional content is planned.