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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
''Assassin's Creed: Shadows'' features a dual protagonist system similar to what was demonstrated in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'', with the ability to switch between at will. The first protagonist is a [[Japan]]ese ''[[Ninja|kunoichi]]'' named [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], who is set on a path to avenge her father [[Fujibayashi Nagato]]. The second is the [[Africa]]n [[samurai]] [[Yasuke]], who survived an attack on the [[slave ship]] he was on and ended up in [[Oda Nobunaga]]'s service.<ref name="GameRant">{{Cite web|url=https://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-red-rumors-leaks-story-characters-gameplay/|title=Every Assassin's Creed Red Rumor and Leak So Far|author=Duckworth, Joshua|publisher=''GameRant''|date=23 November 2023|accessdate=30 January 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231123184235/https://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-red-rumors-leaks-story-characters-gameplay/|archivedate=23 November 2023}}</ref><ref name="Who Are Naoe and Yaskue">{{Youtube|Nszrx939ZVA|Assassin's Creed Shadows: Who Are Naoe and Yasuke?|Ubisoft|Ubisoft}}</ref> First reported by ''Insider Gaming'', Naoe and Yasuke will begin the game as enemies but will eventually side with each other.<ref name="GameRant"/><ref name="Who Are Naoe and Yaskue"/>
''Assassin's Creed: Shadows'' features a dual protagonist system similar to what was demonstrated in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'', with the ability to switch between at will. The first protagonist is the [[Japan]]ese ''[[Ninja|kunoichi]]'' [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], who is set on a path to avenge her father [[Fujibayashi Nagato]]. The second is the [[Africa]]n [[samurai]] [[Yasuke]], who survived an attack on the [[slave ship]] he was on and ended up in [[Oda Nobunaga]]'s service.<ref name="GameRant">{{Cite web|url=https://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-red-rumors-leaks-story-characters-gameplay/|title=Every Assassin's Creed Red Rumor and Leak So Far|author=Duckworth, Joshua|publisher=''GameRant''|date=23 November 2023|accessdate=30 January 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231123184235/https://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-red-rumors-leaks-story-characters-gameplay/|archivedate=23 November 2023}}</ref><ref name="Who Are Naoe and Yaskue">{{Youtube|Nszrx939ZVA|Assassin's Creed Shadows: Who Are Naoe and Yasuke?|Ubisoft|Ubisoft}}</ref> First reported by ''Insider Gaming'', Naoe and Yasuke will begin the game as enemies but will eventually side with each other.<ref name="GameRant"/><ref name="Who Are Naoe and Yaskue"/>


According to the series' Vice President Executive Producer [[Marc-Alexis Côté]], ''Shadows'' will take place in feudal Japan and allow players to experience a "very powerful shinobi fantasy".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/assassins-creed-codename-red/assassins-creed-new-game-japan |title=Assassin's Creed new game Codename: Red finally delivers fans' dreams |author=Smith,Ed|publisher=''PCGamesN''|date=10 September 2022 |accessdate=12 September 2022|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912105635/https://www.pcgamesn.com/assassins-creed-codename-red/assassins-creed-new-game-japan|archivedate=12 September 2022}}</ref> It will also return to the newer style Action-RPG style games.<ref name="UbiForward"/> Features reported to be in the game include the ability to extinguish torches for [[hiding spot]]s, the ability to go prone, and an Enemy Posture Meter akin to that seen in ''{{Wiki|Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice}}'' and other {{Wiki|FromSoftware}} games. The map which is said to be larger than ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' but smaller than ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' and will encompass most, if not all, of Japan. Similar to Ubisoft's ''[[w:c:james-camerons-avatar:Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora]]'', players will be given the option to be more immersed with less guidance and map mark reliance.<ref name="GameRant"/>{{Fact|Ubisoft source}}
According to the series' Vice President Executive Producer [[Marc-Alexis Côté]], ''Shadows'' will take place in feudal Japan and allow players to experience a "very powerful shinobi fantasy".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/assassins-creed-codename-red/assassins-creed-new-game-japan |title=Assassin's Creed new game Codename: Red finally delivers fans' dreams |author=Smith,Ed|publisher=''PCGamesN''|date=10 September 2022 |accessdate=12 September 2022|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912105635/https://www.pcgamesn.com/assassins-creed-codename-red/assassins-creed-new-game-japan|archivedate=12 September 2022}}</ref> It will also return to the newer style Action-RPG style games.<ref name="UbiForward"/> Features reported to be in the game include the ability to extinguish torches for [[hiding spot]]s, the ability to go prone, and an Enemy Posture Meter akin to that seen in ''{{Wiki|Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice}}'' and other {{Wiki|FromSoftware}} games. The map which is said to be larger than ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' but smaller than ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' and will encompass most, if not all, of Japan. Similar to Ubisoft's ''[[w:c:james-camerons-avatar:Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora|Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora]]'', players will be given the option to be more immersed with less guidance and map mark reliance.<ref name="GameRant"/>{{Fact|Ubisoft source}}


Gadgets and tools set to be present in the game are a grappling hook, ''kunai'', ''[[shuriken]]'', [[Smoke screen bomb|smoke bomb]]s, and bells. Enemy commanders can be defeated, spared, or recruited as spies, similar to ''Odyssey's'' [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] system. [[Firearm|Gun]]-wielding ''ashigaru'' will also be a present enemy archetype.<ref name="GameRant"/> According to ''Insider Gaming'' via Ubisoft, the settlement system will be re-implemented, with customizable buildings, dojos, shrines, armory, and more.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamingbible.com/news/assassins-creed-valhalla-the-hidden-codex-april-release-077536-20240315|title=Assassin's Creed Red leaked gameplay footage improves on Valhalla's best feature|author=Harrold, Kate|publisher=Gaming Bible|date=16 March 2024|accessdate=21 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321101248/https://www.gamingbible.com/news/assassins-creed-red-footage-improves-valhalla-feature-621008-20240311|archivedate=21 March 2024}}</ref>
Gadgets and tools set to be present in the game are a grappling hook, ''kunai, [[shuriken]]'', [[Smoke screen bomb|smoke bomb]]s, and bells. Enemy commanders can be defeated, spared, or recruited as spies, similar to ''Odyssey's'' [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] system. [[Firearm|Gun]]-wielding ''ashigaru'' will also be a present enemy archetype.<ref name="GameRant"/> According to ''Insider Gaming'' via Ubisoft, the settlement system will be re-implemented, with customizable buildings, dojos, shrines, armory, and more.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamingbible.com/news/assassins-creed-valhalla-the-hidden-codex-april-release-077536-20240315|title=Assassin's Creed Red leaked gameplay footage improves on Valhalla's best feature|author=Harrold, Kate|publisher=Gaming Bible|date=16 March 2024|accessdate=21 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321101248/https://www.gamingbible.com/news/assassins-creed-red-footage-improves-valhalla-feature-621008-20240311|archivedate=21 March 2024}}</ref>


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
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Assassin's Creed: Shadows[1] is an upcoming installment in the Assassin's Creed series, being a part of the Assassin's Creed: Infinity platform. The game is set in Japan and will be helmed by Ubisoft Quebec.[2]

Gameplay

Assassin's Creed: Shadows features a dual protagonist system similar to what was demonstrated in Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, with the ability to switch between at will. The first protagonist is the Japanese kunoichi Fujibayashi Naoe, who is set on a path to avenge her father Fujibayashi Nagato. The second is the African samurai Yasuke, who survived an attack on the slave ship he was on and ended up in Oda Nobunaga's service.[3][4] First reported by Insider Gaming, Naoe and Yasuke will begin the game as enemies but will eventually side with each other.[3][4]

According to the series' Vice President Executive Producer Marc-Alexis Côté, Shadows will take place in feudal Japan and allow players to experience a "very powerful shinobi fantasy".[5] It will also return to the newer style Action-RPG style games.[6] Features reported to be in the game include the ability to extinguish torches for hiding spots, the ability to go prone, and an Enemy Posture Meter akin to that seen in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and other FromSoftware games. The map which is said to be larger than Assassin's Creed: Valhalla but smaller than Assassin's Creed: Odyssey and will encompass most, if not all, of Japan. Similar to Ubisoft's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, players will be given the option to be more immersed with less guidance and map mark reliance.[3] [citation needed]

Gadgets and tools set to be present in the game are a grappling hook, kunai, shuriken, smoke bombs, and bells. Enemy commanders can be defeated, spared, or recruited as spies, similar to Odyssey's mercenaries system. Gun-wielding ashigaru will also be a present enemy archetype.[3] According to Insider Gaming via Ubisoft, the settlement system will be re-implemented, with customizable buildings, dojos, shrines, armory, and more.[7]

Synopsis

A new creed rises
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.

Explore feudal Japan
Discover the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and pastoral landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.

Become a shinobi assassin
As the quick-witted and agile Naoe, use noise, light, and shadows to evade detection as enemies respond to their changing surroundings. Distract guards using kunai, shuriken, and smoke bombs, infiltrate enemy bases with your grappling hook and parkour skills, and assassinate your targets with the hidden blade.

Become a legendary samurai
As the charismatic samurai Yasuke, strike your foes with brutal precision and power. Use his combat-oriented skills to attack, block, parry, and defeat your enemies. Master the vast arsenal of weapons at your disposal – featuring katana, kanabo, bows, naginata, and more – to free Japan from its oppressors.

Information is your weapon
Travel the world, explore, and scout your surroundings to gather vital intel. Build your network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to unveil new areas and hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit several allies with highly specialized skills and abilities to help accomplish your missions.[8]

Development

The game's conceptual title, known as Assassin's Creed: Codename Red during development, was first leaked on 6 September 2022 and reported by Bloomberg, who also noted that this game, as well as Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe, would likely not release until 2024 at the earliest.[2] It was later confirmed at the Ubisoft Forward livestream during its Assassin's Creed showcase, alongside a short teaser.[6] On 21 October 2023, a little over a year after the working title leaked, script writer Pierre Boudreau changed his LinkedIn profile's banner image to a picture of a hooded woman on a red background with Animus coding on the edges and a white Assassin insignia stylized as if it were painted by inkbrush.[9]

On 13 May 2024, Ubisoft officially revealed the entry's title as Assassin's Creed: Shadows,[10] after a leak revealed it three weeks prior.[11]

Controversy

When Jonathan Dumont was announced to be working on the game, many Ubisoft employees refused to work with him and quit due to past allegations regarding abuse and sexual misconduct. Ubisoft responded by stating that it takes allegations seriously and that Dumont has been disciplined and cleared to continue working.[12]

Release

Assassin's Creed: Shadows will release worldwide on 15 November 2024, on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Marketing

At the Ubisoft Forward event held on 11 September 2022, a reveal trailer was shown.[6] The official world premiere trailer was released on 15 May 2024.[10]


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References

  1. Assassin's Creed (@assassinscreed) on Twitter "Assassin's Creed Codename Red becomes Assassin's Creed Shadows. Tune-in for the Official Cinematic World Premiere Trailer on May 15, 9 AM PT. #AssassinsCreedShadows pic.twitter.com/xc1Q10N4Vh" (screenshot)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Schreier, Jason (6 September 2022). Ubisoft Set to Announce Several New Assassin’s Creed Games. Bloomberg. Archived from the original on 6 September 2022. Retrieved on 7 September 2022.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Duckworth, Joshua (23 November 2023). Every Assassin's Creed Red Rumor and Leak So Far. GameRant. Archived from the original on 23 November 2023. Retrieved on 30 January 2024.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Assassin's Creed Shadows: Who Are Naoe and Yasuke? on the Ubisoft YouTube channel
  5. Smith,Ed (10 September 2022). Assassin's Creed new game Codename: Red finally delivers fans' dreams. PCGamesN. Archived from the original on 12 September 2022. Retrieved on 12 September 2022.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Assassin’s Creed: 2022 Showcase | #UbiForward on the Ubisoft YouTube channel
  7. Harrold, Kate (16 March 2024). Assassin's Creed Red leaked gameplay footage improves on Valhalla's best feature. Gaming Bible. Archived from the original on 21 March 2024. Retrieved on 21 March 2024.
  8.  Assassin's Creed Shadows for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S & More! on Ubisoft's official website (backup link)
  9. Access The Animus (@AccessTheAnimus) on Twitter "Writer Pierre Boudreau has updated his LinkedIn page with this new banner that seems focused on 🔴 #AssassinsCreed Codename Red 🔴 and features a potential female protagonist and the logo of the game Link / Source 👇 pic.twitter.com/A9ndw7nUFX" (screenshot)
    Access The Animus (@AccessTheAnimus) on Twitter "Source: linkedin.com/in/pierreboudr... We thank our fan @chinchirroz on our Discord Server for the heads-up! Join us: discord.gg/n69eA7GQgX pic.twitter.com/Ssj11j6oZW" (screenshot)
  10. 10.0 10.1 Lyles, Taylor (13 May 2024). Assassin's Creed Red Title Confirmed to be Assassin's Creed Shadows Ahead of Wednesday Trailer Release. IGN. Archived from the original on 13 May 2024. Retrieved on 14 May 2024.
  11. Flint, Emma (22 April 2024). Assassin's Creed Codename Red full title reportedly surfaces online. Gaming Bible. LADbible. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved on 14 May 2024.
  12. Bevan, Rhiannon (12 September 2022). Report: Devs Don’t Want To Work On Assassin’s Creed Red Because Of Project Lead’s Abuse Allegations. The Gamer. Archived from the original on 24 October 2022. Retrieved on 9 February 2023.
  13.  Assassin’s Creed Mirage Takes Players to Ninth Century Baghdad on Ubisoft's official website (backup link)

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