Assassin’s Creed Shadows

MASTER THE DEEPEST STEALTH MECHANISMS OF THE SERIES & FIGHT IN VISCERAL COMBAT
“Shadows is some of the most fun I’ve had with a stealth game in a decade” —PC Gamer
Play as Naoe, a quick-witted shinobi, and use light, sound, and shadows to evade detection. Infiltrate enemy strongholds with many parkour options including the new grappling hook, distract guards with shuriken or smoke bombs, and assassinate your targets with your Hidden Blade. As the samurai Yasuke, use silent bow takedowns or unleash devastating melee combos with your katana or naginata.

DEEP-DIVE INTO THE CAPTIVATING WORLD OF ASSASSIN'S CREED SHADOWS
“Assassin’s Creed Shadows creates one of the best versions of the open-world style.” —IGN
Step into feudal Japan like never before! From majestic castle towns to serene shrines and sweeping countryside, Assassin’s Creed Shadows offers a breathtaking open world where dynamic seasons, shifting weather, and environmental destruction affect your tactical approach.

DISCOVER THE MOST TECHNICALLY ADVANCED ASSASSIN’S CREED GAME YET
“It leads to one of the most dynamic, fun, and best-looking open-world games I’ve played this generation.” —Kotaku
Experience a true next-gen leap with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, powered by the updated Anvil engine.
From the shimmer of lantern light on rain-slick rooftops to the rustle of cherry blossoms in the wind, every detail is crafted to immerse you deeper into feudal Japan.

A GLOBAL HIT
Whether you are a veteran Assassin’s Creed player or new to the franchise, feudal Japan awaits you! Join a community of millions of players and discover a title GameSpot describes as "an absolute blast to play," Eurogamer.es as "the best Assassin's Creed of the modern era" and GamingTrend as “the new benchmark for the series.”
PlayStation players also elected Assassin's Creed Shadows "PlayStation Player's choice" for March 2025.

Internet connection, Ubisoft Account and PlayStation™Network account required to access online features.

• In-game purchases optional
• Online play optional
• 1 player
• Accessibility features (28)
• PS5 Version
  Vibration function and trigger effect supported (DualSense wireless controller)
• PS5 Pro Enhanced

Accessibility Features

Visuals

Clear Text

Menu and heads-up display (HUD) text is presented in a way that makes it easier to read.

Large Text

Menu and heads-up display (HUD) text is presented in a larger font size to make it easier to read.

Visual Comfort (Basic)

You can play without camera movements and effects during gameplay that might result in visual discomfort.

Audio Cue Alternatives

Audio information is also communicated visually or through controller vibration.

Directional Audio Indicators

Additional visual information helps to show where sounds are coming from.

Audio

Volume Controls

You can turn down and mute individual audio volumes.

Mono Audio

You can set the audio output to be the same from each speaker.

3D Audio

You can set the audio output so that sounds can be heard from all around you.

Screen Reader (Basic)

The screen reader will help you start playing the game and adjust the settings, but additional text and visual information related to gameplay may not be communicated.

Subtitles and Captions

Subtitles (Advanced)

Spoken dialogue in the game is fully subtitled.

Clear Subtitles

Subtitles are presented in a way that helps make them easier to read.

Large Subtitles

Subtitles are presented using a larger font size to help make them easier to read.

Captions (Advanced)

Sounds and sound effects are fully captioned.

Clear Captions

Captions are presented in a way that makes them easier to read.

Large Captions

Captions are presented using a larger font size to help make them easier to read.

Controls

Controller Remapping (Basic)

You can change the controls to an alternative preset layout, or some remapping support is provided.

Adjustable Stick Sensitivity (Advanced)

You can adjust the horizontal and vertical sensitivity for each stick that the game uses.

Adjustable Stick Inversion (Advanced)

You can invert the horizontal and vertical movement for each analogue stick that the game uses.

Playable without Rapid Button Presses

You can play the game and navigate menus without needing to press buttons rapidly or within a time limit.

Playable without Motion Controls

You can play the game without needing to use motion controls.

Playable without Controller Vibration

You can play the game without turning on controller vibration/haptic feedback.

Playable without Adaptive Trigger Effect

You can play the game without the adaptive resistance in the triggers turned on.

Gameplay

Simplified Quick Time Events

You can reduce the level of challenge for quick time events (actions where you must match on-screen prompts within a time limit).

Control Reminders

You can review the game controls at any time.

Tutorial Reminders

You can review gameplay tutorial information at any time.

Practice Mode

You can access a consequence-free environment throughout the game to practise how to play.

Game Pausing

You can pause the game at any time during gameplay or cinematics (offline play only).

Manual Saving

You can create manual save points that allow you to return to the game exactly where you left off.

• Platform: PS5
• Release: 19/3/2025
• Publisher: UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT SA
• Genres: Role Playing Games
• Voice: English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish
• Screen Languages: English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish