Assassin's Creed Shadows' 20th March release date is creeping ever closer, unless you manage to snare one of the illicit copies currently in circulation, in which case you are likely playing now. Despite that unfortunate snafu, we know we are getting closer, as the game's PS5 Trophies have now been confirmed; that is, except for the details of story-related gongs, which must remain in the shadows.
The Platinum-pros over at PowerPyx have the list, which consists of 55 Trophies in total, the current value breakdown of which remains unknown. At first glance, it looks like a very approachable lot, with the vast majority sounding like they will be earned without even trying, along with the expected open-world Ubisoft boxes to tick.
Intriguingly, quite a few cool-sounding achievements sound like nods to classic Japanese cinema and samurai/shinobi fiction; Final Hearing, for example, will require players to sheath their weapon immediately after an enemy dies from the bleed status effect. It's not necessary for the Trophy, but we'd hope you'd turn your back on the defeated foe while doing so.
To preserve some sense of discovery, we've omitted the "hidden" Trophies relating to story events; PowerPyx has the complete list if you're not bothered. While they don't have descriptions, some might consider the titles themselves spoilers. You can check out the curated list below:
- Platinum
Earn all other trophies - Art of Ninjutsu
Master the way of the shinobi - Art of Kenjutsu
Master the way of the samurai - Make it Personal
Engrave your first weapon - Sometimes
Perform a landing roll - Reeding is Fundamental
Escape conflict by using a breathing reed to hide in shallow water - Just Your Shadow
Distract the same enemy 3 times with shinobi bells - Hook, Line, and Swinger
Stay airborne by swinging from one grappling hook point to another - Acrobatics
Perform a Leap of Faith from a grappling hook swing - Adept Shinobi
Perform your first assassination - Master Shinobi
Assassinate an enemy through a shoji door - Unseen
Perform 5 assassinations in a row without being noticed or entering combat - Giant Slayer
Assassinate a powerful guardian in one go - Adept Samurai
Perform your first Finisher as Yasuke - Master Samurai
Parry an incoming projectile - Unstoppable
Use Samurai Stand before performing a Finisher on an enemy - This is Japan, Actually
Kick an enemy from a high place - Overdesign III
Perform a Finisher on an enemy that is both Poisoned and Dazed - Final Hearing
Sheath your weapon immediately after an enemy dies from Bleed - Adventurer
Shoot an enemy in the knee with an arrow - Test Your Might
Defeat the final enemy in the tournament - Kofun Raider
Complete your first kofun - Good Form
Complete your first kata - Zen Master
Complete all kuji-kiri