Assassin's Creed Shadows topples one franchise classic—but the series' final boss still looms

Assassin's Creed Shadows Eagle Dives Into Release

Assassin’s Creed Heads to Feudal Japan It’s time to strike from the shadows, or stand against your foes head on. Shinobi and samurai both work in the dark to serve the light in the now released installment of Assassin’s Creed. That’s right, today Ubisoft is happy to announce the release of the latest Assassin’s Creed game: Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Inviting players to feudal Japan, AC Shadows allows gamers to explore two distinct gameplay styles…

Ubisoft Delves into Assassin's Creed Shadows Launch Day Conditions on Steam

Assassin's Creed Shadows is out now on Steam, inviting you on a journey with the stealthy shinobi Naoe and powerful samurai Yasuke as they explore Feudal Japan and discover a shared destiny. As you recruit allies, expand your Hideout, and use your network to gather knowledge about the world, Steam offers a number of additional ways to enjoy the game—let's take a look at what you need to know about playing Assassin's Creed Shadows on Steam. Achie…

Assassin's Creed Shadows topples one franchise classic—but the series' final boss still looms

Assassin's Creed Shadows has only been available for a few hours but is already proving to be a successful launch based on its player numbers. During pre-sale, AC Shadows broke several sales records, including climbing to the top of the Steam Top Sellers chart. Just a few days ago, it was in second place, but now it’s the best-selling game on Steam. The game has also topped sales charts on various platforms in Japan, fitting given that it's set …

Ubisoft's new hope bearer Assassins Creed Shadows has started on Steam and Co. and has been running very well on Valve's gaming platform so far.

Who is Naoe in Assassin's Creed Shadows? - Shinobi Assassin

Assassin’s Creed Shadows takes the franchise to feudal Japan, where players fight for the soul of a nation as two protagonists: Yasuke, a samurai, and Naoe, a shinobi. Shinobi, or ninjas, were peasants who banded together in ikki (leagues) throughout the Iga Province during the Sengoku period of the 16th century. This was a period of severe civil war that led to the Azuchi-Momoyama period, when Assassin’s Creed Shadows takes place. Fujibayashi N…

What do you have in common samurai, ninjas and a missionary with a shipment of archabuces? A new Creed arises. Live the intertwined stories of Naoe, an expert Assassin shinobi from the province of Iga, and Yasuke, the powerful African samurai of historical legends. With the last years of the turbulent Sengoku period as a backdrop, this peculiar duo will discover its common destiny at the beginning of a new era for Japan. Explore feudal Japan. Le…