Ubisoft has officially launched Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the latest entry in the long-running Assassin’s Creed franchise.
Now available worldwide, the game is accessible 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 Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Additionally, the game is verified by Steam Deck, ensuring a seamless experience for players on the go.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows transports players to 16th-century Japan, an era of war, intrigue, and shifting allegiances. The game follows two protagonists—Naoe, a highly skilled shinobi Assassin from the Iga Province, and Yasuke, the formidable samurai of historical legend.
Their intertwined narratives introduce distinct gameplay styles, with Naoe’s stealth-based approach contrasting Yasuke’s brute-force combat. As they navigate a land on the brink of unification, players will encounter pivotal historical figures and shape Japan’s destiny.
As the first major open-world RPG instalment since Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is built exclusively for new-generation platforms. Utilizing the cutting-edge ANVIL engine, the game pushes immersion to unprecedented levels.
Players will experience dynamic seasonal weather, real-time lighting and shadows, highly realistic visuals, diverse landscapes, and destructible environments that react to their every action.
This technological leap marks a new chapter in the franchise’s evolution, setting a new benchmark for open-world design.
For those looking to expand their experience, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available in multiple editions:
- Standard Edition—This includes the base game and is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PCs, and Macs via the Mac App Store.
- Digital Deluxe Edition – Features the base game, the “Sekiryu Dual Pack” (containing exclusive gear and weapons for Naoe and Yasuke), the “Sekiryu Hideout Pack” (offering custom hideout cosmetics), and “Mastery Points” to enhance player abilities.
- Collector’s Edition – A must-have for hardcore fans, this edition includes all Digital Deluxe content plus an array of physical collectables, including a Steelbook, a world map, a Naoe & Yasuke figurine, a life-sized replica of Naoe’s Katana Tsuba, a Wall Creed Scroll, a 76-page collector’s artbook, and two Sumi-e lithographs.
The Digital Deluxe Edition is also available as part of Ubisoft+ Premium for subscribers looking for the ultimate Assassin’s Creed experience.