Assassin’s Creed Shadows

A video game developed by Canadian studio Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft in 2025, it is the fourteenth main installment in the Assassin’s Creed series. Set in late 16th-century Japan during the Sengoku period, the game allows players to control two characters: Naoe, a kunoichi from the Iga province, and Yasuke, an African samurai inspired by a historical figure. Each character offers a unique playstyle: Naoe specializes in stealth and parkour, utilizing a grappling hook for movement, while Yasuke favors direct combat with heavy weaponry. The narrative covers key historical events, including Oda Nobunaga's assault on the Iga province in 1581, and features interactions with historical figures such as Hattori Hanzo and Sen no Rikyū. Gameplay includes non-linear missions, dynamic seasonal changes affecting the environment and stealth opportunities, and realistic simulations of cities like Kyoto and Osaka in the Kansai region. The game utilizes an updated Anvil engine with enhanced graphics, including ray tracing, and supports up to 8K resolution on PC. Assassin’s Creed Shadows received positive reviews for its deep storyline, historical authenticity, and improved combat system, despite some controversies regarding the choice of protagonists.