Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
I played 6 hours of Assassin's Creed Shadows early at Ubisoft Quebec's Studios, where in this video, I go over 10x gameplay details you need to know before it releases on March the 20th as well as give you a breakdown on parkour, stealth, allies, combat, the spy network and more!
If you didn't know though, Assassin's Creed Shadows is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft. The game is the 14th major installment in the Assassin's Creed series and the successor to 2023's Assassin's Creed Mirage, as well as the first title to be included in the Assassin's Creed: Infinity platform.
Set in 16th-century Japan at the end of the Sengoku period, the game will focus on the millennia-old struggle of the Assassin Brotherhood, who fight for peace and liberty, and the Templar Order, who desire peace through control, from the perspective of two protagonists: Naoe, a female shinobi, and Yasuke, an African samurai inspired by the historical figure of the same name. The two characters control differently and provide a unique gameplay style, allowing quests to be approached in multiple ways.
Shadows is scheduled to release for PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S, macOS, and iPadOS on March 20, 2025.
*Disclaimer:* All footage and topics discussed in this video have been officially shared with me by Ubisoft. All gameplay captured and footage shown adheres to the parameters set by Ubisoft in line with the UK and worldwide embargo guidelines; issued for release on the 23rd of January at 1700, 2025.
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══════════ Credit & Thanks ═════════
Check out these awesome creators below! 👇🏻
🎬 | @JorRaptor | youtube.com/live/Du9fd-RzAAY?si=gNb-DZLMc3r5hpaL
🎬 | @AC_LandMarks | https://x.com/ac_landmarks
═════════ Official Info ════════════
Assassin's Creed Shadows is an action-adventure stealth game similar to its predecessors. It is developed on an upgraded version of Anvil, utilizing dynamic lighting and environmental interactions with new enhancements such as breakable props, in addition to allowing players to manipulate shadows and use a grappling hook for parkour.
The game's open world, whose size is comparable to that from Assassin's Creed Origins, progresses through seasons, each affecting gameplay, including frozen water and icicles in winter, long grass and blooming plants in spring. Missions are non-linear, encouraging players to track and eliminate targets freely; in a change from previous games, vantage points will exist in the world but only to help the player scan the environment for points of interest, rather than populating the player's map with objectives markers.
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00:00 |📢| Assassin's Creed Shadows
00:09 | 10 | What are Allies? (Companions & Romance)
01:38 | 9 | What are Scouts? (Spy Network System)
03:18 | 8 | What are Black Box Missions?
04:23 | 7 | How does Stealth Work? (Dynamic Lighting)
05:41 | 6 | What is the Wanted System? (Notoriety)
06:52 | 5 | Legendary Gear & Loot Explained
08:16 | 4 | Mastery Skills Explained (Levelling System)
09:36 | 3 | Knowledge Points Explained
11:24 | 2 | Season Weather System Explained
13:27 | 1 | Secret Settings You Need to Know
14:40 |☕| Outro & Thanks
═════════ Hashtags ═════════
| #AssassinsCreedShadows | #ACShadows | #AssassinsCreed
I played 6 hours of Assassin's Creed Shadows early at Ubisoft Quebec's Studios, where in this video, I go over 10x gameplay details you need to know before it releases on March the 20th as well as give you a breakdown on parkour, stealth, allies, combat, the spy network and more!
If you didn't know though, Assassin's Creed Shadows is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft. The game is the 14th major installment in the Assassin's Creed series and the successor to 2023's Assassin's Creed Mirage, as well as the first title to be included in the Assassin's Creed: Infinity platform.
Set in 16th-century Japan at the end of the Sengoku period, the game will focus on the millennia-old struggle of the Assassin Brotherhood, who fight for peace and liberty, and the Templar Order, who desire peace through control, from the perspective of two protagonists: Naoe, a female shinobi, and Yasuke, an African samurai inspired by the historical figure of the same name. The two characters control differently and provide a unique gameplay style, allowing quests to be approached in multiple ways.
Shadows is scheduled to release for PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S, macOS, and iPadOS on March 20, 2025.
*Disclaimer:* All footage and topics discussed in this video have been officially shared with me by Ubisoft. All gameplay captured and footage shown adheres to the parameters set by Ubisoft in line with the UK and worldwide embargo guidelines; issued for release on the 23rd of January at 1700, 2025.
═══════════ Cool Links ═══════════
instagram.com/andyreloads
twitter.com/AndyReloads
tiktok.com/@andyreloads
discord.com/invite/andyreloads
══════════ Credit & Thanks ═════════
Check out these awesome creators below! 👇🏻
🎬 | @JorRaptor | youtube.com/live/Du9fd-RzAAY?si=gNb-DZLMc3r5hpaL
🎬 | @AC_LandMarks | https://x.com/ac_landmarks
═════════ Official Info ════════════
Assassin's Creed Shadows is an action-adventure stealth game similar to its predecessors. It is developed on an upgraded version of Anvil, utilizing dynamic lighting and environmental interactions with new enhancements such as breakable props, in addition to allowing players to manipulate shadows and use a grappling hook for parkour.
The game's open world, whose size is comparable to that from Assassin's Creed Origins, progresses through seasons, each affecting gameplay, including frozen water and icicles in winter, long grass and blooming plants in spring. Missions are non-linear, encouraging players to track and eliminate targets freely; in a change from previous games, vantage points will exist in the world but only to help the player scan the environment for points of interest, rather than populating the player's map with objectives markers.
══════ More AndyReloads ══════
🎬 | AndyReloads | What is the Assassin's Creed Animus Hub? (AC Infinity)
youtu.be/M1c2-ngDoyg
🎬 | AndyReloads | So, is Assassin's Creed Shadows any good? (No Spoilers)
youtu.be/xBeZ3j90Mpo
🎬 | AndyReloads | The Ultimate Update on Assassin's Creed Shadows in 2025
youtu.be/NlmU1u416i0
🎬 | AndyReloads | I got to see 3x private demos of Assassin's Creed Shadows... (New Gameplay & Impressions)
youtu.be/vAE9tKjXWCI
🎬 | AndyReloads | I did NOT expect this in Assassin's Creed Shadows...
youtu.be/mGaTHlklIeQ
🎬 | AndyReloads | Assassin's Creed Shadows Trailer Breakdown - Exciting NEW Details!
youtu.be/8UFYL18-eQg
🎬 | AndyReloads | Everything You Need to Know about Assassin's Creed Shadows (2024)
youtu.be/c9JL2FH2ZeE
═════════ Timestamps ════════
00:00 |📢| Assassin's Creed Shadows
00:09 | 10 | What are Allies? (Companions & Romance)
01:38 | 9 | What are Scouts? (Spy Network System)
03:18 | 8 | What are Black Box Missions?
04:23 | 7 | How does Stealth Work? (Dynamic Lighting)
05:41 | 6 | What is the Wanted System? (Notoriety)
06:52 | 5 | Legendary Gear & Loot Explained
08:16 | 4 | Mastery Skills Explained (Levelling System)
09:36 | 3 | Knowledge Points Explained
11:24 | 2 | Season Weather System Explained
13:27 | 1 | Secret Settings You Need to Know
14:40 |☕| Outro & Thanks
═════════ Hashtags ═════════
| #AssassinsCreedShadows | #ACShadows | #AssassinsCreed
