# Assassin’s Creed Shadows

> Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

## Game facts

- Developer: Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Sofia, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Ukraine, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Bucharest & Craiova, Ubisoft Osaka
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Mar 20, 2025
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Adventure, RPG, Action, Action-Adventure, Stealth
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3159330/)
- Playtime: Main story 15 hr, Main + some extras 35 hr, 100% completion 74 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/assassins-creed-shadows)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Chinese (Taiwan), Chinese (China), Arabic, Russian (Russia), Polish (Poland); Subtitles: American English, French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Chinese (Taiwan), Chinese (China), Arabic, Russian (Russia), Polish (Poland); Audio: American English, French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese (Japan) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/assassins-creed-shadows)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- Naoe’s stealth and movement are satisfying, with some reviews calling it among the best stealth in the series
- The dual-protagonist structure of Naoe and Yasuke offers distinct playstyles
- Combat is considered fun and satisfying because it allows the use of varied weapons and abilities

### Weaknesses

- The main story is simple and lacks emotional immersion; some players describe it as hollow and childish
- Missions, outpost clearing, and collection activities are repetitive and follow similar structures
- Frequent crashes and forced shutdowns have been reported, with some players saying it is difficult to play for more than 20 minutes

## Links

- [Assassin’s Creed Shadows on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/5288)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/5288/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T08:02:02.190Z