Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Dramatic Combat, New Weapons, Two Heroes

Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Dual Protagonists and Diverse Combat

Assassin’s Creed Shadows transports players to feudal Japan in early 2025, featuring two playable characters: Naoe and Yasuke. Their unique fighting styles dramatically impact gameplay.

Diverse Weaponry and Combat Styles

Naoe, a shinobi, wields a katana, kusarigama (ball-and-chain), and tanto dagger, favoring swift strikes and stealth assassinations. Yasuke, a samurai, boasts a larger arsenal: a long katana, naginata, kanabo, yumi bow, and teppo flint rifle. He can even switch weapons mid-combo.

Yasuke’s strength suits head-on combat, while Naoe excels in stealth. Both characters utilize light and heavy attacks, plus posture attacks. Defense is crucial, with techniques to break enemy guards and create counterattack opportunities.

Facing Feudal Foes

Players will encounter various enemies, each with strengths and weaknesses:

• Outlaws
• Ashigaru soldiers
• Ronin
• Samurai
• Samurai Daisho (deadliest)
• Guardians

Modern-Day Story and Battle Pass

Shadows introduces a new direction for the modern-day storyline. Details about the game’s battle pass recently leaked, with Ubisoft clarifying that Animus Hub rewards are free.