Summary
Assassin’s Creed Shadowspromises a large-scale open world Japan for players to explore, and fans can get a detailed look at it its environment with a brand-new screenshot straight from the game. Developer Ubisoft has shown off quite a bit ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsalready after its initial reveal trailer debuted this week, and they seem to have a lot more to show off leading up to its release.
A new screenshot from the game appears to show offone ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows' dual protagonists, the shinobi assassin Naoe, hiding behind a pillar in a lush, green river overgrown with foliage as a line of guards patrol the road on the other side. While the image itself does not provide much context in regard to the story events or location on show, it does show off the game’s natural environment, which is thick with bamboo forests and bright green mossy rocks.
The screenshot comes from Twitter via the game’s official account, which posted it to their feed with a caption referring to Naoe as a “shinobi assassin” in reference to her status and role in the game’s story. The shot appears to be pulled straight from gameplay, giving players a more direct glimpse atAssassin’s Creed Shadows' open-worldenvironment and what playing the game might actually look like.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is Making Some Changes to the Open-World Formula
As for the game’s other lead character,the African samurai Yasuke, fans still only have the trailer and initial promotional images to go off of when it comes to how he might appear in gameplay. However, he is expected to take on a more aggressive, combat-focused approach to gameplay given his role as a samurai warrior, his real-life historical deeds, and the visual contrast between himself and Naoe.
Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis also returning the franchise to its previous RPG stylings similar to the likes ofOriginsandValhalla,which turned the stealth action franchise into a full-fledged open world affair. However, Ubisoft appears to be scaling some things back from those titles, ascertainAssassin’s Creedmechanics are getting reworksthat differentiate them from their appearances in previous games.
More information, images and footage ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsare sure to come in the near future, as Ubisoft’s social media presence is typically very active leading up to the release of their upcoming games. In the meantime, fans can look forward to its official release across all current-gen platforms on Nov. 15, with pre-orders for every version already currently available both online and physically.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
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.
