Assassin's Creed Shadows

Assassin's Creed Shadows

Role-playing (RPG) • Adventure
2025

Assassin's Creed Shadows is an upcoming Role-playing (RPG)/Adventure game releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5. Scheduled to launch on March 20, 2025.

Developed by Ubisoft Québec and published by Ubisoft Entertainment.

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Release Date: 03/21/2025

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Story

Live the intertwined stories of Naoe, an adept shinobi Assassin from Iga Province, and Yasuke, the powerful African samurai of historical legend. Against the backdrop of the turbulent late Sengoku period, this remarkable duo will discover their common destiny as they usher in a new era for Japan.

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Game Information

Platforms

Xbox Series X|SPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5Mac

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

Developer

  • Ubisoft Québec

Publisher

  • Ubisoft Entertainment

Player Perspective

Third person

Part of

  • Assassin's Creed franchise

Ratings & Reviews

86%
Critic Score
6 reviews
71%
User Score
87 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionHistoricalStealthOpen world

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

ninjasamuraimultiple protagonistsjapanfeudal japanhistorical japan

Game Engine

Built with Ubisoft Anvil

Release Information

Primary Release Date

March 20, 2025

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Xbox Series X|S

March 20, 2025

PC (Microsoft Windows)

March 20, 2025

PlayStation 5

March 20, 2025

Mac

March 20, 2025

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Assassin's Creed Shadows on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Assassin's Creed Shadows, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

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