Assassin's Creed Shadows (previously red code name) has now been officially revealed. After a new cinematic trailer, the next entry in the long-running action series is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated upcoming games. Taking place in one of the most requested settings by fans, if you are a fan of the Assassin's Creed franchise, this is a game worth keeping an eye on.
There is still much to learn about how Assassin's Creed Darkness plans to become one of the best Assassin's Creed games, but thanks to some recent presentations, we now have a lot more information to go on. Now we know what the protagonists are like and when the game will be released later this year.
Since there's likely even more information to come, we'll keep our ears peeled and update this page with anything more concrete as we get it. Here's everything we know about Assassin's Creed Shadows until now.
Assassin's Creed Shadows: Get to the point
- What is it? The next open world RPG Assassin's Creed game
- When does it come out? November 15, 2024
- What can I play it on? PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
- Who is doing it? Ubisoft (specifically Ubisoft Quebec)
Assassin's Creed Shadows Release Date
Assassin's Creed Shadows will be released on November 15, 2024. When it does, you'll be able to play it on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. There has been no information on older platforms, which likely means this will be current-gen only.
Assassin's Creed: Shadows Trailers
A new gameplay trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows was revealed as part of the Ubisoft Forward event that aired on June 10, 2024. In it, we get 13 minutes of gameplay, split between the two protagonists. Check it out below:
a new Assassin's Creed Shadows The trailer was revealed on June 9, 2024. In it, we get a better look at the dual protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke. The release date is also shown at the end. Check it out below:
In the reveal trailer, we also see what we assume was the central playable character at the time, atop a building before they draw their hidden sword and a large cloud of black smoke arrives to end the trailer. We received the name “Assassin's Creed Codename Red”but there is no further information on the release date or potential platforms. This initial reveal trailer can be seen below:
History and setting of Assassin's Creed Shadows
In Assassin's Creed ShadowsYou will experience the intertwined stories of Naoe, an expert shinobi assassin from the Iga province, and Yasuke, the powerful African samurai of historical legend. Against the backdrop of the turbulent late Sengoku period, this duo will discover their common destiny as they usher in a new era for Japan.
Venturing into Japan will be franchise first, and given the detailed environments and locations we've already experienced, there's a lot to expect from Feudal Japan. Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed Shadows will be the “future of our open world RPGs.” So we expect a lot of exploration and an incredibly interactive environment to set the stage for the next installment.
The story has not developed yet, but since Japan is one of the most anticipated settings, there is a high possibility that Darkness could become one of the best Assassin's Creed games yet, depending on how the game plays out. Marc-Alexis Coté also stated that Darkness is “pushing for a more dynamic world, a world that evolves around you and we want everything about you to evolve as you walk through this environment.” (Thank you, VGC.)
Assassin's Creed Shadows Gameplay
Assassin's Creed Shadows received her first look at the game as part of an Xbox Showcase event that aired on June 9, 2024. In it, we see Naoe moving quickly, using a hidden sword to silently defeat enemies. He also has a chain weapon that can be used to attack multiple enemies at once.
From the three trailers so far, we can see that the first playable character continues the tradition of having a hidden sword, which gives a hint of what we can expect from combat. In addition to this, the Shinobi also has a katana, as well as a longer weapon, which we believe is the character's signature weapon.
The second playable character is a samurai named Yasuke. In the second trailer, he is seen using two-handed weapons and a much more direct fighting style. It remains to be seen how players will switch between Naoe and Yasuke, but each will likely offer a different skill tree and set of skills to unlock.
In the most recent game reveal, it is explained that Assassin's Creed Shadows It will have dynamic seasons, with different environmental effects depending on the time of year. In winter, the water may be frozen, meaning you can't use it to swim closer to a target, for example. In this presentation, we also see how Naoe uses shadows and darkness to stay stealthy. She can be seen turning off flashlights, allowing her to sneak up on enemies. At the end of the demonstration, Naoe dives underwater, using a reed to breathe as he slowly advances towards the main target. It looks like this will allow players another way to approach deaths.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Development
Although it has a lot Assassin's Creed games to share development time (there are several planned for the future, Darkness has a pretty robust studio that does it. Ubisoft Quebec leads the game and has a rich history in the series.
The studio was behind the Assassin's Creed III and then Black Flag expansions and earned the right to fully develop a main entry in the series in Assassin's Creed Syndicateand then Assassin's Creed Odyssey. With Shadows positioned as the next big open-world RPG in the series, this pedigree can only inspire confidence.
Assassin's Creed Shadows news
Assassin's Creed Shadows presents two protagonists
Thanks to a recent trailer, we now know that players will play as two characters in Assassin's Creed Shadows. One is an assassin/shinobi named Naoe, who possesses a hidden sword. The other is Yasuke, a samurai in enormous black and gold armor.
red assassin's creed is officially titled Assassin's Creed Shadows
Ubisoft has finally revealed the official name of the next Assassin's Creed game. Assassin's Creed Shadows was announced via a Tweet, along with news of a full reveal event.
Ubisoft CEO states that red assassin's creed planned to launch before the end of March 2025
In an earnings report detailed by Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, it has been confirmed that Assassin's Creed Red is on track to launch in the company's financial year 2025. This will run from April 1, 2024 until April 31. March 2025. Guillemot said: “…we are preparing for a very promising schedule for fiscal year 2025, including the upcoming launch of Star Wars Outlaws in 2024 […] as well as Assassin's Creed Codename Red, set in the long-awaited universe of feudal Japan. We look forward to revealing the full extent of the Ubisoft teams' creative capabilities.” No firm details were provided on when more would be revealed.
Ubisoft writer apparently reveals red assassin's creed protagonist in the work of art
As reported by Eurogamer, Pierre Boudreau, posted an image for his professional header image that includes the face of an unknown protagonist against a red background with a Japanese temple in the background, leading many fans to speculate that this could be the main character of Assassin's Creed Red.
Assassin's Creed Codename Red has been described as the “biggest box office hit of 2024”
Following its initial announcement at Ubisoft Forward 2022, Ubisoft's business development and brand partnership teams posted on LinkedIn seeking sponsors for Red and referring to it as the “biggest box office hit of 2024.” Although a release date has yet to be confirmed, this suggests it could be available sooner than we think. The entire publication that was translated from Japanese was then shared on Twitter by user @AccessTheAnimus.
Assassin's Creed Codename Red trailer shown at Ubisoft Forward, 2022
The first look at Assassin's Creed Codename Red was shown as part of Ubisoft Forward in 2022, but the thirty-second reveal didn't offer much information. Despite confirming the game's location and offering a look at who we assume the killer is, we didn't receive any sort of release window or platform information.
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