“We wanted to craft an open world where information was key and would become a form of reward.
This made sense in the context of playing a shinobi and fighting for information.
At the beginning of the game, your world map will only contain region names.
As you travel around, a radius of the map around the player will gradually be revealed.
Viewpoints have been re-introduced, but they’ll reveal less than in past entries of the series.
These will be listed as undiscovered locations if the player hasn’t visited the area prior.
Less Hand Holding
Perhaps most importantly, the dramatic synchronisation camera is returning.
you’re free to observe one of these cinematic moments in action on the blog post.
Interestingly, Naoe and Yasuke may have to use alternate routes to pull up the same viewpoint.
There’s more information in thefull blog post, including specifics on the scouting and observation mechanics.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows releases on March 20 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny.
Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies.
As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power.
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.• 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.
Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.
Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
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.• 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.
