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Assassin's Creed Shadows on Switch 2 is an impressive port of a visually stunning open-world game set in feudal Japan, featuring dual protagonists with distinct playstyles, though it faces some performance and visual compromises due to hardware limitations. Despite minor issues, it offers a rich, lengthy experience that appeals to both series fans and newcomers.
Ghost of Yotei, a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, is set to release on PS5 in October, featuring a new protagonist Atsu and a focus on exploration and player freedom, while moving away from the original's protagonist Jin Sakai and traditional open-world formula, emphasizing cinematic storytelling, visual fidelity, and cultural authenticity.
Ubisoft released patch 1.0.5 for Assassin's Creed Shadows, introducing a Balatro Trinket, a new pre-order quest, a Dead by Daylight collaboration, extensive parkour improvements, and a major photo mode update, along with numerous bug fixes and balancing adjustments.
Ubisoft has released a new combat gameplay overview for Assassin's Creed Shadows, highlighting its mechanics and setting in Feudal Japan. Originally set for a November release, the game has been delayed to February 14, 2024, to ensure a polished launch across all platforms. The delay aims to enhance features like parkour and stealth, with preorders being refunded and future preorders receiving the first expansion for free. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC.
Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed game, titled Assassin's Creed Shadows, is set in feudal Japan and will be released on November 15. The game features two protagonists, Yasuke, an African samurai, and Naoe, a Shinobi Assassin, each offering distinct gameplay styles. It will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC, with various editions offering different bonuses and early access. The game will continue the open-world RPG format seen in recent Assassin's Creed titles and will not include multiplayer.
Ubisoft's upcoming game "Assassin’s Creed Shadows" faces criticism from conservative circles for featuring a Black samurai protagonist, Yasuke, and potential LGBTQ romances. Despite backlash, Yasuke is a real historical figure who served as a samurai in Japan. The game aims to explore his story creatively, allowing players to discover Japan through his perspective.
Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin’s Creed Red, set in feudal Japan, is rumored to feature two playable protagonists, including a male Kosho samurai character named Yasuke and a female shinobi character. Although the release date and platforms have not been officially announced, rumors suggest a 2023 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Leaks of the main menu screen seemingly confirm the presence of two playable protagonists, but the information should be taken with caution until officially confirmed.
The new hit series Shōgun on FX/Hulu/Disney+ brings to life the brutal and violent feudal history of Japan in the year 1600, following the story of pilot major John Blackthorne as he navigates the treacherous political landscape and cultural clashes. The show, based on a world-famous bestseller, provides a rich depiction of feudal Japan's terrifying glory, showcasing the unrest and chaos of the Sengoku Jidai period, where samurai warriors adhered to a strict moral code while engaging in ruthless acts to maintain order. The series has garnered rave reviews and comparisons to Game of Thrones, offering a vivid historical context and setting the stage for the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600.
Assassin’s Creed Codename Red is set to feature a major graphical upgrade with enhancements to the existing engine, including ray-traced global illumination and virtual geometry. The game will take place in feudal Japan and will include overhauled animations, parkour system, dynamic weather, and a robust open-world similar to Valhalla. The series will embrace samurai combat and culture, with an expanded 'hideouts' mechanic for players to establish a base of operations. The upgrade aims to provide a more immersive experience, showcasing Japan's beautiful scenery and heritage, and an extended trailer is expected to be released in the coming months.
"Shōgun" production designer Helen Jarvis, despite having no prior experience with Japan or the source material, successfully recreated feudal Japan in 1600 for the FX show in Vancouver, British Columbia. Using backlots and soundstages, she built sets including a fishing village, harbor, royal palaces, and samurai houses, with attention to detail such as ship design and authentic thatching. Jarvis collaborated with experts and utilized digital printing for intricate designs, ultimately creating a visually stunning and authentic world for the series.
FX's new adaptation of "Shōgun" offers a sumptuous and captivating blend of action, romance, and political intrigue set in feudal Japan, with a focus on enhancing female roles and Japanese characters. Premiering on February 27 on Hulu and FX, the series presents a majestic and heavily subtitled production that is more hospitable to ambitious storytelling in today's fragmented streaming environment, although some creative liberties taken with the book near the end may be provocative but not necessarily an improvement.
Ubisoft's upcoming Japanese Assassin's Creed game, codenamed Assassin's Creed Red, may have had its protagonist leaked by a developer. The leaked image, briefly shown on the developer's LinkedIn cover photo, features a female assassin wielding a katana against a red background with the Japanese Assassin's Creed logo and a pagoda. Set in feudal Japan, Assassin's Creed Red is expected to be a premium flagship title in the style of Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Odyssey, with a potential release date in 2024. Ubisoft has a history of leaks, and more details about the game are yet to be revealed.