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It used to be that the reveal of a newAssassin’s Creedwould excite everyone who played the previous game. This was the case for a few titles, then it started to feel like Ubisoft was being lazy by delivering the same game with a different skin. So, they took a different approach, and fromOrigins,we got the RPG formula.
The formula has been used in three different titles so far, and the fourth one, the newly revealedAssassin’s Creed Shadows. However, the trailer we have seen for the game promises a lot more when it comes to the story and some gameplay elements. That is only if most of it makes it into the game.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Trailer Sets High Expectations for the Game
It’s been a bit of a running meme in the franchise. Ubisoft will release a trailer that wows everyone with CGI, but the game we play has very little resemblance to the trailer we got. However, every new trailer keeps the hope alive that they’ll get it right this time. The same can be said forAssassin’s Creed Shadows.
There’s a lot to unpack in the cinematic trailer. The first, and most obvious, aspect is that we are going to get two protagonists. This isn’t new, but these two appear to be individual characters rather than a simple gender swap. The cinematic even shows their first interaction with each other is anything but amicable.
“Not a lot is known about him”: Assassin’s Creed Shadows Boss Put “Research and history first” for Yasuke, Japan’s Legendary Black Samurai
Naoe, the female shinobi, and Yasuke, the black samurai, will be working in the turbulent Sengoku era of Japan to bring the country into a new age. The two-character setup was revealed a while ago via a leak, and therewas even some controversy regarding Yasuke. However, it’s good to see Ubisoft has drawn from historical accounts to bring in an interesting character for the game.
Throughout the trailer, the theme of purpose seems to be very strong. It comes off as both Naoe and Yasuke are trying to understand their roles in the world while trying to change it. If the story nuances are replicated in the game, it could create a very compelling narrative.
Plenty of Action and Assassinations in Shadows
While the trailer set up the relationship between the characters, we also got to see both characters in action, each excelling in their own elements in some epic fight scenes. Here’s hoping the30FPS marker on the leaked menu screenshotis not the locked frame rate, for the sake of the fights.
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The iconic hidden blade is making a return, and this time with a twist (quite literally). We only see Naoe use it in the trailer, and the unsheathe mechanic also turns the blade sideways, allowing her to get a grip on the handle for a stronger thrust. Here’s hoping the one-hit kill makes a return in the game.
Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis set to launch on August 13, 2025, and pre-orders for the game have already begun. As with any game, it’s best to wait to see more of what the developer has to show before locking your money into a pre-order.
What would you like to see included in the new game? Let us know in the comments below!
Sagar Nerala
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Gaming was one of my earliest passions then along came writing, and here we are. I’ve been in the content creation space for several years now and as gamer for even longer. From understanding the complexities of a multilayer narrative to the simply joy of “big gun go boom”, my goal is to capture all the emotions in between and put them down in an engaging manner.
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