All articles tagged with #assassins creed shadows
Originally Published 9 days ago — by IGN
Assassin’s Creed Shadows for PS5 and Xbox Series X is nearly 60% off at Best Buy, priced at $29.99 for a limited time, offering a feudal Japan open-world RPG with high praise and two playable protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Gizmodo
In 2025, ninja games made a significant comeback with six major releases, including new installments and remasters of classic franchises like Ninja Gaiden and Shinobi, as well as new titles from Assassin's Creed and Sucker Punch, highlighting a renewed interest in stealthy warrior protagonists.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Nintendo Life
Ubisoft releases Title Update 1.1.7 for Assassin's Creed Shadows on Switch 2, fixing crashes, improving stability, adding new animations, resources, and addressing various gameplay and visual issues, with the update going live on December 17, 2025.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by DSOGaming
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed: Shadows will release update 1.1.7, adding new finishers, a new Rift, and various fixes including FPS stability on PC, UI improvements, and bug fixes for quests and gameplay mechanics, enhancing overall player experience.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by GoNintendo
Retailers have prematurely sold copies of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Switch 2, with the former highly anticipated after 18 years, and the latter showcasing Switch 2's capabilities. The leaks pose a risk of spoilers and spoil the official release experience, especially for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Push Square
The latest update 1.1.4 for Assassin's Creed Shadows on PS5 introduces major features like Corrupted Castles and Advanced Parkour, along with bug fixes, new weapons, and gameplay enhancements, aiming to enrich the open-world experience.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Push Square
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows update 1.1.4, launching on October 28, introduces new activities like Corrupted Castles, an 'Advanced Parkour' toggle for more freedom, bug fixes, and new gold weapons, enhancing gameplay and replayability.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Forbes
Ghost of Yotei has outsold Assassin's Creed Shadows on PS5 within three weeks of its release, indicating high player interest, despite Shadows having been out for seven months. The game has received positive reviews and is considered a hit, potentially influencing future game development from the same developer. However, Shadows still leads in overall sales, and the trend suggests Yotei's dominance may grow further soon.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Substack
Ghost of Yotei outsold Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PS5 in under three weeks, despite Shadows taking seven months to reach similar sales figures across all platforms. Yotei's quick success is attributed to strong brand loyalty among PlayStation fans, its compelling Japanese setting, and its alignment with current gaming trends favoring exploration and immersive worlds. Shadows, while technically impressive, struggled with overfamiliarity and a less distinct identity, especially in Japan where Yotei's cultural resonance was stronger. The article also discusses broader industry sales trends, including the success of Helldivers 2, emphasizing the importance of platform-specific strategies and data transparency.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Nintendo Life
Rumors suggest that Assassin's Creed Shadows may be released on Switch 2 on December 5, 2025, just after Metroid Prime 4, potentially affecting sales and indicating a digital download format, but these details are unconfirmed and should be taken with caution.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Kotaku
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows developer AMA revealed that the game continues the Assassin-Templar conflict, plans future story expansions, and maintains lore without retconning. Features like dynamic seasons may appear in future games, social stealth could return, but no new hair options or Discovery mode are planned. The modern-day storyline will be expanded later, and some features inspired by Mirage, like parkour, have influenced Shadows' updates.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by TrueAchievements
The Assassin's Creed Shadows update 1.0.7 for Xbox, released on July 29, 2025, is a major 19 GB patch introducing New Game+ mode, level cap increase to 80, new achievements, and various gameplay and visual improvements, enhancing the overall player experience.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Eurogamer
Ubisoft announced that the Claws of Awaji DLC for Assassin's Creed Shadows will be released on September 16th, adding new content including a new region, weapons, enemies, and story chapter, with over 10 hours of gameplay. A new game plus mode will launch on July 29th, along with quality of life updates like uncapped framerates and faster time progression. The game has celebrated five million players, and a Switch 2 port may be in development, with a Netflix live-action adaptation also in progress.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Polygon
Ubisoft announced a series of updates for Assassin's Creed Shadows, including a July 29 patch that raises the level cap from 60 to 80, introduces new game plus mode, and adds new trophies. Additional updates in September will enhance gameplay with quality-of-life improvements and new equipment rarities, culminating in the release of the game's first expansion, Claws of Awaji, on September 16, which pre-order players can access for free.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Kotaku
A Ubisoft shareholder confronted the CEO about the game's themes and the company's stance on 'woke' culture, highlighting ongoing debates over representation and political correctness in gaming, with the CEO defending the creative choices and emphasizing storytelling and heroism.