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After 18 years Assassin's Creed Shadows cracks the ultimate stealth loop with its deliciously dense castles

Opinion | Assassin's Creed Shadows' truly creative castles are the perfect playground for enjoying some of the best stealth the series has ever seen

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Joining the chorus of positive reviews, Baldur's Gate 3 developer says Assassin's Creed Shadows has the series' best combat "in years"

More praise for Yasuke and Naoe's cool new moves

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Assassin's Creed Shadows immersive mode explained

Immersive yourself in Shadows' sixteenth-century Japan.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows canon mode explained

Take some responsibility off your shoulders by having Naoe and Yasuke make the choices for you.

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"I don't think AI can take away our creative voices": Assassin's Creed Shadows Naoe actor thinks AI will only push people toward "human creativity"

Masumi Tsunoda is still worried about unregulated generative AI, though

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Assassin's Creed Shadows has convinced me that Ubisoft will never make a good RPG

I've reached the acceptance stage.

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I found out Assassin's Creed Shadows doesn't let you upgrade or customize gear right away — but here's how to unlock it

Assassin's Creed Shadow is a massive action-RPG, which means a lot of gear to collect. You have to complete a specific quest to upgrade or customize it, though.

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The Assassin's Creed x Anti Social Social Club drop includes gaming merch that I wouldn't be embarrassed to wear

The new Assassin's Creed x Anti Social Social Club collection shows that gaming fashion doesn't have to suck.

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New Assassin’s Creed release hailed as ‘blast to play’ by reviewers

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the 14th instalment to the game series set in medieval Japan.

Evening Standard

After 11 hours, Assassin's Creed Shadows' yellow paint sections are my favorite bit

Now Playing | Assassin's Creed Shadows' use of yellow paint points towards some really fun parkour challenges

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I'm playing Assassin's Creed Shadows with Immersive Mode and Expert difficulty on, and you should do the same

I'm convinced this is the only way to play

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6 Crucial Things To Know When Starting 'Assassin's Creed Shadows'

The latest Assassin's Creed game is a lengthy epic, so don't hamstring yourself right out of the gate with rookie mistakes.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows release date: Launch time countdown, preloads, and when it comes out in your time zone

Ubisoft's latest Assassin's Creed game has arrived, and the launch of Shadows is imminent. Here's exactly when you'll be able to start playing.

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Best skills in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Unlock all the skills then make the perfect concoction for a build.

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Is Assassin's Creed Shadows on Xbox Game Pass?

Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally here, but can you play it through Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service?

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I've played 40 hours of Assassin's Creed Shadows, so please learn from my biggest mistake and pay attention to Knowledge

Opinion | Here's a tip: the journey beats the destination (and a nasty grind)

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Assassin's Creed Shadows' best trailer yet doesn't actually show a second of the game and is instead fuelled entirely by '70s nostalgia

A Tokusatsu Tribute through and through

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Back to the feudal: Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the most beautiful game I’ve ever seen

This thrilling trip through Japan is the best the series has given us in years

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PSA: Clear out your storage space, because Assassin's Creed Shadows' world is so pretty you'll be taking screenshots for days

Now Playing | The world and weather of Assassin's Creed Shadows pair perfectly with its photo mode

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‘Assassin's Creed Shadows’ Epic RPG Launch Guide, When Does It Release, Which Edition To Get, And How Long to Beat

Those eager to play 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' will have several editions to choose, and we're here to help you find the right one for you.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows reviews and Metacritic score roundup: I'm hopeful Ubisoft returned to form with scores like these

The reviews and scores for Assassin's Creed Shadows are in, and they're promising enough that I'm feeling hopeful about the open-world RPG.

Evening Standard

Assassin's Creed Shadows review: a medieval Japanese romp that fires on all cylinders

4/5 Despite its flaws, this franchise has retained its touch for delivering action-adventure catnip

PC Gamer

Assassin's Creed Shadows review

Excellent stealth and combat prevail against Shadows' dull story and forgettable cast.

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Don't expect to unlock Yasuke for a while in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Rush through Shadows' long introduction to reach the good stuff.

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After 112 hours in Assassin's Creed Shadows, I can finally say it with confidence — Ubisoft really cooked with this one

I still wasn't sick and tired of Assassin's Creed Shadows after sinking 112 hours into it. This is one of Ubisoft's best and a 2025 game-of-the-year contender.

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