Here’s what we know about Assassin’s Creed Shadows, including a look at the release date and latest trailers.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows (previously Codename Red) has now been officially revealed. After a new cinematic trailer, the next entry into the long-running action series is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated upcoming games. Taking place in one of the most-demanded settings by fans, if you’re a fan of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, this is a game worth keeping an eye on.
There’s still a lot to learn about how Assassin’s Creed Shadows plans to become one of the best Assassin’s Creed games, and with so little revealed so far, there’s not a huge amount to go off. We do know what the protagonists look like, and when the game will launch, later this year.
Given that there’s clearly more information to come, we’ll be keeping our ears close to the ground and updating this page with anything more concrete as we get it. Here’s everything we know about Assassin’s Creed Shadows so far. Assassin’s Creed Shadows – cut to the chase
What is it? The next open-world RPG Assassin’s Creed game
When does it come out? November 15, 2024
What can I play it on? PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Who’s making it? Ubisoft (specifically Ubisoft Quebec)Assassin’s Creed Shadows release date
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will launch November 15, 2024. When it does, you’ll be able to play it on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. There’s been no word on older platforms, likely meaning that this one will be current-gen only.Assassin’s Creed Shadows trailers
A new Assassin’s Creed Shadows trailer was revealed on May 15, 2024. In it, we get a better look at the dual protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke. The release date is also shown at the end. Check it out below:
In the reveal trailer, we also see what we assumed to be the central playable character at the time, atop a building before they unsheathe their hidden blade and a large cloud of black smoke comes in to end the trailer. We received the name “Assassin’s Creed Codename Red” but no further information regarding a release date or any potential platforms. This initial reveal trailer can be seen below:Assassin’s Creed Shadows story and setting
In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you will 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 duo will discover their common destiny as they usher in a new era for Japan.
Venturing into Japan will be a franchise first and given the detailed environments and locations we’ve already experienced, there’s a lot to expect from feudal Japan. Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be the “future of our open-world RPG games.
