Assassin's Creed Shadows transports the series to feudal Japan for the first time, set during the turbulent late Sengoku period. Two playable protagonists offer fundamentally different ways to experience the world. Naoe is a shinobi from Iga Province — quick, silent, and lethal in the dark. She uses the hidden blade, kunai, shuriken, grappling hook and the environment's shadows to eliminate her targets without a trace. Yasuke is the historical figure of an African samurai who served under Oda Nobunaga — a powerful warrior who meets enemies head-on with katana, kanabo, naginata and bows.

The open world of feudal Japan reacts to the passage of time: seasons change, snow falls and melts, cherry blossoms bloom and scatter, and weather reshapes how enemies behave and what tactics work. A network of spies allows you to scout new regions and track targets before you arrive. Build and customise your hidden shinobi league's headquarters between missions. The "Claws of Awaji" expansion adds a mysterious island and 10+ hours of additional story. One year after launch, the game reached its one-year anniversary with continued community events and a manual jump update praised by fans.

Key Features: • Two fully playable protagonists: Naoe (stealth shinobi) and Yasuke (combat samurai) • Open world feudal Japan with dynamic seasons, weather and reactive environments • Deep stealth system using light, shadow, noise and enemy field of vision • Build and customise your shinobi league's hidden headquarters • Claws of Awaji expansion included with Premium Edition