Ubisoft showcased the first gameplay trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the upcoming installment in the franchise set in 16th century Japan, during yesterday’s Ubisoft Forward. With development being led by Ubisoft Quebec (Assassin’s Creed Odyssey), the game will release worldwide on November 15 on Ubisoft+, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, Macs with Apple silicon via the Mac App Store, and Windows PC through the Ubisoft and Epic Game Store with a possible launch on the iPad at a later date.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Extended Gameplay Walkthrough | Ubisoft Forward
The Gameplay Walkthrough mission shown at the conference takes place in the castle town of Fukuchiyama in Taimba Province, where Naoe and Yasuke are hunting down a corrupt daimyo. The gameplay tries to illustrate the complementary dynamic between the two playable heroes: Naoe, the agile and stealthy Shinobi, and Yasuke, the combat-focused Samurai.
Fighting on opposite sides at the beginning of the game, they will unite around common goals. As they usher in a new era for Japan, players will be able to switch characters at any time in the open world and make use of their unique mix of skills and weapons to tackle situations and face varied enemies in different ways.
Naoe
Naoe embodies the essence of a Shinobi Assassin. From a versatile grappling hook that allows for stealthy in-air assassinations and greater mobility, to her shinobi tools and her custom Hidden Blade for swift eliminations, she has access to a diverse arsenal of tools to strike from the shadows. While more vulnerable in close combat, she can skillfully deflect, dodge enemy strikes, and retaliate with lethal precision, using light, her surroundings, and structures around her to topple her foes.
Yasuke
Yasuke is tailored for direct confrontations, relying on his exceptional combat skills and mastery of Samurai weaponry. Whether wielding the Katana for decisive strikes, opting for raw power with the Kanabo, or engaging opponents from a distance with lethal flint rifle called Teppo, he can handle multiple enemies at once.
In addition, although it was only mentioned in the walkthrough, players can take advantage of a new exploration feature called the “Spy Network”. Naoe and Yasuke can send out their spies to scout locations to uncover useful information about target locations, habits, and other world secrets.
Players who purchase the Gold Edition, Ultimate Edition, Collector Edition, or with a Ubisoft+ Premium subscription can play the game three days early on November 12th. Fans pre-ordering Assassin’s Creed Shadows will receive an additional quest for any pre-ordered edition.
Here is the same walkthrough with commentary from Game Director Charles Benoit and Art Director Thierry Dansereau
