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Assassin's Creed Shadows

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Assassin's Creed Shadows

Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

Action Adventure RPG
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MASTER THE DEEPEST STEALTH MECHANISMS OF THE SERIES & FIGHT IN VISCERAL COMBAT

“Shadows is some of the most fun I’ve had with a stealth game in a decade” —PC Gamer

Play as Naoe, a quick-witted shinobi, and use light, sound, and shadows to evade detection. Infiltrate enemy strongholds with many parkour options including the new grappling hook, distract guards with shuriken or smoke bombs, and assassinate your targets with your Hidden Blade. As the samurai Yasuke, use silent bow takedowns or unleash devastating melee combos with your katana or naginata.

Switch between these two heroes to adapt your strategy and experience feudal Japan through two radically different approaches – stealth and strength, shadows and steel.

DEEP-DIVE INTO THE CAPTIVATING WORLD OF ASSASSIN'S CREED SHADOWS

“Assassin’s Creed Shadows creates one of the best versions of the open-world style.” —IGN

Step into feudal Japan like never before! From majestic castle towns to serene shrines and sweeping countryside, Assassin’s Creed Shadows offers a breathtaking open world where dynamic seasons, shifting weather, and environmental destruction affect your tactical approach.

And, to get full immersion, experience the game through Japanese voiceover.

DISCOVER THE MOST TECHNICALLY ADVANCED ASSASSIN’S CREED GAME YET

“It leads to one of the most dynamic, fun, and best-looking open-world games I’ve played this generation.” —Kotaku

Experience a true next-gen leap with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, powered by the updated Anvil engine. Explore a world brought to life with ray-traced Global Illumination, real-time reflections, virtualized geometry, and dynamic wind and environmental particles.

From the shimmer of lantern light on rain-slick rooftops to the rustle of cherry blossoms in the wind, every detail is crafted to immerse you deeper into feudal Japan.

A GLOBAL HIT

Whether you are a veteran Assassin’s Creed player or new to the franchise, feudal Japan awaits you! Join a community of millions of players and discover a title GameSpot describes as "an absolute blast to play," Eurogamer.es as "the best Assassin's Creed of the modern era" and GamingTrend as “the new benchmark for the series.”

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: INTEL® Core TM i7 8700K AMD RYZEN 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GEFORCE GTX 1650 4GB / AMD RX-5500 XT 8GB / INTEL® ARC TM A380 6GB (REBAR ON)"
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 115 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: The game must be installed on a SSD.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 11600k/AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600x
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce RTX™ 3060Ti 8GB/AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT 12GB/Intel® Arc™ B580 12GB (REBAR ON)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 115 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: The game must be installed on a SSD.
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Ubisoft
USK rating
18
Brazilian rating
18
Steam Germany rating
18
Content warning
This is an action-adventure game in which players follow the stories of a shinobi assassin (Naoe) and a samurai (Yasuke) as they navigate turbulent clan wars during Sengoku-era Japan. Players explore open-world environments while performing missions (e.g., searching for items, infiltrating enemy compounds) and using stealth to kill human targets.
Achievements
75
Controller support
partial
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Captions available, In-App Purchases, Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Narrated Game Menus, Playable without Timed Input, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, Subtitle Options, Surround Sound, Partial Controller Support, HDR available
Languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Arabic, Japanese*, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil*, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Polish
*languages with full audio support
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Watch — $27.99.

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Update Momentum

Moderate Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days.

6 patches and 6 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Assassin's Creed Shadows worth buying right now?
Watch — $27.99. Decent deal at 60% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Assassin's Creed Shadows go on sale?
Decent deal at 60% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Assassin's Creed Shadows still getting updates?
Moderate Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days. 6 patches and 6 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
Is Assassin's Creed Shadows free to play?
Assassin's Creed Shadows costs $27.99 on Steam.
What genre is Assassin's Creed Shadows?
Assassin's Creed Shadows is a Action, Adventure, RPG game.
Who developed Assassin's Creed Shadows?
Assassin's Creed Shadows was developed by Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft.
What platforms does Assassin's Creed Shadows support?
Available on Steam for Windows.