Summary
- Assassin's Creed Shadows may use a stealth takedown animation that was cut from Assassin's Creed 3.
- Set in feudal Japan, the game features dual gameplay with samurai Yasuke and kunoichi Naoe.
- Fans have discussed the reused animation, with most approving its inclusion, while others mention the need for technical recreation.
Some Assassin’s Creed fans have recently discovered that the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows could potentially be using a stealth takedown animation from 2012’s Assassin’s Creed 3. AC Shadows will be out in November and this discovery is the latest detail that fans have uncovered about the next game in the franchise.
Set in feudal Japan during the late Sengoku period, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will have two protagonists, the samurai Yasuke and the kunoichi Naoe. With this change, the game promises dual gameplay, in which players will be able to pick between a stealthy ninja or a powerful swordmaster. Both characters will have access to assassinations, though, and gamers have uncovered something pretty interesting about one of Naoe’s techniques.
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A hardcore Assassin’s Creed fan called BrunoHM has recently spotted that Ubisoft seems to be adding an unused AC3 animation to Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The gamer used a short clip to compare one of Connor’s scrapped assassination animations with one of Naoe’s executions shown in a recently released gameplay scene. In both scenes, the assassin is running from behind the target, then jumps, strikes the enemy with their knee, and assassinates them quickly while rolling forward. Connor’s scene comes from pre-release footage of an AC3 demo released during PAX East in 2012 and is quite similar to the move used by the AC Shadows ninja Naoe. The animation was never used in Assassin’s Creed 3, though, being scrapped for unknown reasons.
New Takedown Animation From Assassin's Creed Shadows Seems To Be Revived From AC3
In the post’s comments, many gamers were surprised to see a scrapped animation from a 12-year-old game being used in AC Shadows. Assassin’s Creed Shadows will have several new mechanics, which led gamers to discuss why Ubisoft would reuse animations from previous games. The overall consensus among the fanbase was that the takedown animation looked great, and most people would not have issues with Ubisoft reusing it. However, others pointed out that due to technical details, it’s likely that Ubisoft would need to recreate the animation from scratch, even if it’s visually the same as it was in AC3.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will probably be a hit when it’s finally released on November 12, especially considering the series' good track record in sales recently. Despite Shadows being at the center of some recent controversies about historical accuracy, most fans are excited about the upcoming open-world game, and AC Shadows even sold out its $280 edition in some places soon after it was available.
Assassin's Creed Shadows
- Released
- March 20, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.
• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.
• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Quebec
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft
- Franchise
- Assassin's Creed
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
