Assassin's Creed Shadows is set in feudal Japan and features two playable protagonists: a shinobi named Naoe and a samurai named Yasuke, who was based on a real historical figure, the first African samurai in Japanese history.
The game introduces a new dynamic weather system and seasonal changes that significantly impact gameplay, with different approaches available depending on the time of year and weather conditions.
Originally scheduled for November 2024, the game was delayed to March 2025 to allow for additional development time and polish based on community feedback.