Assassin’s Creed Shadows launches November 15 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Assassin’s Creed Shadows will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC on November 15 for $69.99, publisher Ubisoft and developer Ubisoft Quebec announced. Pre-orders are available now and include the bonus quest “Thrown to the Dogs.”

In addition to the standard edition, Gold and Ultimate Editions will also be available. Here are the details:

• Gold Edition ($109.99)
  • The base game
  • Up to three days of early access to the game
  • The season pass including a bonus quest at launch and two upcoming expansions
• Ultimate Edition ($129.99)
  • The base game
  • Up to three days of early access to the game
  • The season pass including a bonus quest at launch and two upcoming expansions
  • The Ultimate Pack containing the Sekiryu Character Pack, Hideout Pack, and five skill points, as well as the Red Dragon filter in Photo mode

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Here is an overview of the game, via Ubisoft:

About

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.

Key Features

• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.
• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Cinematic Reveal Trailer

English

Japanese