Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
PlayStation 5
20th Mar 2025
20th Mar 2025
- Also Available On
- Series
- Tags
- Controller Support
- Feature Support
- Addons / DLC
- Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji
- Official Site
- ubisoft.com
Reviews
Review Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5) - Striking Open World RPG Is a Real Cut Above
The daimyo is cast
An Assassin's Creed game set in Japan. For generations, this was the dream — but when Ghost of Tsushima released in 2020, it felt like the desire dissipated. Sony and Sucker Punch had beaten Ubisoft to the, er, punch, and so, in a weird roundabout way, Assassin's Creed Shadows almost feels like it's late to its own party. As...
DLC Reviews
Naoe's not the time
Only accessible after you've completed the main story of Assassin's Creed Shadows, Claws of Awaji is a post-game expansion that'll take you somewhere between five and ten hours to complete, depending on how thoroughly you explore the island setting. In terms of narrative, the DLC wraps up several loose ends that were left...
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Guides
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows Guide: Best Gear, Collectibles, and Tips
Your ultimate Assassin's Creed Shadows resource
In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're covering the Best Gear you can find across open world Japan, in addition to some of the more vague Collectibles spread across its vast map. We shall also answer a variety of
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: All Legendary Armor Sets and Where to Find Them
The best armor in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Looking for all Legendary Armor Sets in Assassin's Creed Shadows? Well, you've come to the right place. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're going to list every Legendary Armor Set in the game, along with information on where you can find them. We've also got guides on All Legendary Weapons and
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: How to Switch Weapons
How to equip secondary weapon
How do you switch weapons in Assassin's Creed Shadows? No matter whether you're playing as Naoe or Yasuke, you can have two weapons equipped to your loadout to expand your capabilities. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're going to reveal how to switch weapons. How Do You Switch Weapons in Assassin's Creed...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: All Legendary Weapons and Where to Find Them
The best weapons in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Looking for all Legendary Weapons in Assassin's Creed Shadows? Well, you've come to the right place. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're going to list every Legendary Weapon in the open world RPG, along with details on where you can find them. We've also got guides on All Legendary Armor Sets...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: All Legendary Trinkets and Where to Find Them
The best trinkets in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Looking for all Legendary Trinkets in Assassin's Creed Shadows? Well, you've come to the right place. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're going to list every Legendary Trinket in the open world title, along with info on where you can find them. We've also got guides on All Legendary Weapons a
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: How to Unlock Allies and Upgrade Them
How do you use Allies in Assassin's Creed Shadows?
How do you unlock Allies in Assassin's Creed Shadows and upgrade them? A large part of the Hideout mechanic is recruiting people to your cause and gaining the ability to call upon their help during combat. However, how do you actually do that? In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're going to...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: Where to Find Crops, Wood, and Minerals
Hideout buildings and upgrades resources locations
Where do you find Crops, Wood, and Minerals in Assassin's Creed Shadows? If you want to build out your Hideout and have it thrive with new features and elements, then you'll want to be constantly collecting the resources needed to construct and enhance the place. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: Exploration or Guided Mode?
Does Guided Mode disable Trophies?
Should you choose Exploration or Guided Mode in Assassin's Creed Shadows? An important decision that will shape the sort of open world experience you have, it's important to know what aspects and features change when picking between Exploration Mode and Guided Mode. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: Confront Otama or Wakasa at The Tea Ceremony?
The Tea Ceremony decision explained
Should you confront Otama or Wakasa in Assassin's Creed Shadows? During a Quest tied to The Golden Teppo called The Tea Ceremony, you'll need to decide between confronting two attendees. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're going to reveal whether you should confront Otama or Wakasa at The Tea Ceremony...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: All Origami Butterflies Locations
Where to find every Origami Butterfly
What are all Origami Butterflies locations in Assassin's Creed Shadows? Early on in the campaign, a side quest asks you to find Origami Butterflies across Osaka. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're going to reveal all Origami Butterflies locations. What Are All Origami Butterflies Locations in...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: Should You Play as Naoe or Yasuke?
Best Assassin's Creed Shadows character to play as
Should you play as Naoe or Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows? If you don't form an attachment to either of the title's protagonists naturally through the story, you might be wondering which character is categorically the best to choose. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we'll explore and...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: How to Get More Scouts
How to replenish your Scouts
How do you get more Scouts in Assassin's Creed Shadows? A vital component for narrowing down your objective areas, the Scouts system allows you to scan a certain area for targets and quests when the hints and tips are not enough. In this Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, we're going to reveal how to get more Scouts. How...
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Assassin's Creed Shadows News
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Microtransactions Will Fund 'Chunkier' Updates Going Forward
No more expansions are planned
Ever since Assassin's Creed Origins, Ubisoft has pushed the series towards a live service model, opting to support each game over a long period of time with free updates and DLC. And to be fair, it's a model that's proven to be successful; Assassin's Creed Valhalla ended up being the franchise's most profitable...
Of course
Well, we're not sure anyone saw this crossover coming. Just confirmed by Ubisoft, Assassin's Creed Shadows' next collaboration will be with... Attack on Titan. The super popular manga and anime property will be featured in a new quest, which seems to task Naoe and Yasuke with stopping a titan transformation. No, we're not making this up...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Update 1.1.4 Brings Major Additions, Out Now on PS5
Full patch notes revealed
The next big update for Assassin's Creed Shadows will be deployed on the 28th October, and Ubisoft has just shared the full patch notes ahead of launch. Title Update 1.1.4 has some major additions, such as the introduction of Corrupted Castles and an option to remove many of the game's parkour-related limitations. The...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows' Claws of Awaji Expansion Has Arrived on PS5
Island life
Claws of Awaji, the first expansion for Assassin's Creed Shadows, is out now on PS5. The DLC promises to wrap up a few storylines that were left dangling by the end of the base game, while also whisking Naoe and Yasuke off to the titular island — a brand new location that's yours to explore. Ubisoft says that the expansion is roughly...
Get your claws out
Assassin's Creed Shadows is getting another meaty update that prepares the game for its Claws of Awaji expansion. Patch 1.1.1 launches tomorrow — that's the 11th September, at the time of writing — while the aforementioned expansion drops next week, on the 16th September. The update comes packed with a bunch of welcome...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Europe's Best-Selling New Game of 2025
Until FC 26, at least
Much has been made of Assassin's Creed Shadows' commercial performance — mainly because Ubisoft has been reluctant to share actual sales numbers — but we know one thing for sure: the title's been a major hit in Europe. Often overlooked in a media industry that's very US-centric, Europe remains a colossal video game market...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Patch 1.0.7 Out Now on PS5, Adds New Game+, Increases Level Cap, More
Full patch notes revealed
Patch 1.0.7 for Assassin's Creed Shadows is available to download now on PS5, weighing in at just under 9GB. As detailed by the development team last week, this update adds a pretty extensive New Game+ mode, letting you replay the entire game with all of your levels, upgrades, equipment, and hideout unlocks intact. It...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows' Big New Game+, Level Cap Update Arrives Next Week on PS5
Back into the Shadows
Ubisoft has confirmed that the next big update for Assassin's Creed Shadows will drop next week, on the 29th July. The introduction of an extensive-sounding New Game+ mode is the headline act here, allowing players to restart the game (having already finished it at least once) with all of their character progression and...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Tops 5 Million Players, Performs 'In Line with Expectations'
Shadows broker
Assassin's Creed Shadows has now topped an impressive-sounding 5 million players, according to Ubisoft, having launched back in March. But of course, player count does not necessarily equal total sales, and so there'll always be arguments over how many copies Shadows has actually shifted. Unfortunately, Ubisoft simply doesn't seem to...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Update 1.0.6 Out Tomorrow on PS5, Full Patch Notes Revealed
New quests, ally, difficulty mode, and more
Originally teased late last week, Ubisoft has now fully unveiled the next big update it has for Assassin's Creed Shadows. It releases tomorrow (25th June) on PS5, and adds a new questline, ally to call upon, a nightmare difficulty mode, and a headgear toggle for free. On PS5, the patch is expected to be...
Previews
Preview Assassin's Creed Shadows Is the Golden Ticket Ubisoft Needs
Our four hours spent in Feudal Japan
Assassin's Creed Shadows feels like quite a bit more than just another video game release for Ubisoft. With speculation surrounding its future ownership, a sales disappointment in Star Wars Outlaws, and now two delays for its newest open worlder, the stakes are high for the French publisher. This doesn't just...
Preview Assassin's Creed Shadows' Two Characters Will Satisfy Both Old and New Fans on PS5
Action or stealth?
The Assassin's Creed series got its start with a heavy emphasis on stealth, and while it stuck with that formula for many games, it eventually pivoted to a full-on action RPG. Whether you're into the earlier titles, the larger-scale RPGs, or both, this shift has resulted in a somewhat split fanbase. Assassin's Creed Shadows, with...
About The Game
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.
- Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
- Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.
- Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
- Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
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