Assassin's Creed Shadows

Assassin's Creed Shadows is a 2025 action role-playing video game developed by Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft.

Assassin's Creed Shadows is a 2025 action role-playing video game developed by Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft. Set in 16th-century Japan near the end of the Sengoku period, it follows two protagonists, Fujibayashi Naoe and Yasuke, as part of the long-running Assassin–Templar conflict. Ubisoft, the publisher, has significant operations in Canada, including the developer Ubisoft Quebec.

Gameplay

Assassin's Creed Shadows is an action role-playing game with an emphasis on the distinct skill sets of its two protagonists. The game continues the series' open-world action-adventure structure while centring on stealth and combat styles associated with Naoe and Yasuke.

Setting and story

The story takes place in 16th-century Japan during the final stage of the Sengoku period, specifically around the Azuchi-Momoyama era. It follows the series' recurring conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order from the perspective of two characters.

Development and release

Ubisoft Quebec developed the game and Ubisoft published it. It launched on 20 March 2025 for Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and macOS, with later reporting also listing a Nintendo Switch 2 release.

Historical material

Ubisoft said the game includes a 'Cultural Discovery' section in its codex that presents curated entries on the history, art, and culture of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. The feature was described as being written by historians and illustrated with material from museums and institutions.