Summary
Aftera brief pitstop with Assassin’s Creed Mirage, we’re back to the RPG formula withShadows, but there are a few notable differences that will hopefully make things feel less bloated.
The most obvious one is the stealth-focused protagonist Naoe whose gameplay looks closer to the originals, with movement as slick as Unity’s, but then we have the leaked map which is much smaller thanOdysseyandValhalla’s.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Reportedly Takes Place In Japan’s Kansai Region
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set during the Azuchi-Momoyama period and will take place in nine different provinces of the Kansai region - Harima, Iga, Kii, Omi, Settsu, Tamha, Yamashiro, Yamato, and Wakasa.
There are huge swaths of ocean between provinces, and there don’t look to be as many enormous empty fields, so fingers crossed that getting from A to B is a little less tedious this time.
Even though fans have been calling for a smaller map for years now, there are still a few who want to see it expanded with DLC.
Given that we’re venturing to Kansai, that means the two most notable cities of the era will be Kyoto and Osaka. As one fan points out, we saw Fukuchiyama during yesterday’s showcase which is west of Kyoto, so it shouldn’t take us too long in-game to find these iconic locations.
It won’t be long before we have Shadows in our hands and on our shelves, as it launches November 15 later this year.
Reports claimed that it would be the first part ofthe ‘Infinity’ platform, but we still don’t know what that will actually look like. It’s reportedly a hub that will be used to launch new Assassin’s Creed experiences (the next being Hexe) but what ties them all together is unclear.
At any rate, Shadows launches in just five months, so you’ve got around half a year to catch up if you’ve still not finished Valhalla and Mirage.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
