Summary
- A story trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows will be released on January 23 at 9AM PT.
- The game has faced multiple delays, and is now expected to be released on March 20, 2025.
- Ubisoft has continued to struggle following the lackluster release of Star Wars Outlaws in August 2024.
Ubisoft has revealed that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will get a story trailer on January 23. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is Ubisoft’s biggest game set to launch during the first half of 2025, and the publisher has been ramping up its marketing ahead of its impending release.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows was originally announced early in 2024, surprising fans by finally bringing the popular franchise to Japan. The game, which will feature the dual protagonists Naoe and Yasuke, has been the focus of several controversies, with some doubting Yasuke’s status as a samurai in historical accounts from the time period. Assassin’s Creed Shadows was delayed twice in order to add additional polish, first in September 2024 and again in early January. The title is currently scheduled for release on March 20, 2025.
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Now, Ubisoft has announced that gamers can expect a new story trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on January 23, at 6 pm PT. While the trailer’s length remains unconfirmed, prospective players can expect to gain more knowledge about the game's plot and protagonists. Ubisoft has been ramping up its Assassin’s Creed Shadows marketing lately, revealing more interesting details about the game. For instance, last week, the publisher shared details about the open world exploration in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. According to the company, exploration will be more “player-driven” than in previous titles, and fans will be encouraged to explore the map more thoroughly in order to discover points of interest instead of just checking them out on the map.
Assassin's Creed Shadow's Story Trailer Release Date
- January 23 (9AM PT / 6PM CET)
A few days ago, a new official piece of artwork also revealed more Assassin’s Creed Shadows characters. While the image did not reveal any details about the new faces in question, it sparked ample speculation about the historical figure Oda Nobunaga being the game’s villain, something that a few fans had already theorized.
With some previous major games such as Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora failing to meet Ubisoft’s expectations, it seems like the company really needs a win, and hopefully Assassin’s Creed Shadows can help with that. Since last year, Ubisoft has been in a crisis as it struggles to sell its games and the price of its shares has gone down. Some of its shareholders have publicly asked for urgent changes in the company, and there are rumors that Ubisoft could be sold in the future. In any case, it’s likely that Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ success will be vital for the company.
Assassin's Creed Shadows
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 82%
- Released
- March 20, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Quebec
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft
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.
- Engine
- AnvilNext
- Franchise
- Assassin's Creed
- Number of Players
- 1
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- March 20, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- March 20, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- March 20, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
