Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Assassin’s Creed Shadows

March 20, 2025
Ubisoft Entertainment
4.4/5.0(29,000 reviews)

Genres

Role Playing Games

Themes

historicalurbandarkmystery-solvingrevenge

Mechanics

open-worldcombatstealthparkourexplorationpuzzle-solvingdialoguechoice-basedstory-drivenmultiple-endings

About This Game

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.

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Platforms

PS5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature 17+
Languages:
ArabicEnglishFrench (France)JapanesePortuguese (Brazil)Spanish

Assassin’s Creed Shadows — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Assassin’s Creed Shadows worth playing?
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is well received by players, holding an average score of 4.4 out of 5 across 29,000 reviews.
What platforms is Assassin’s Creed Shadows available on?
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available on PS5.
When did Assassin’s Creed Shadows release?
Assassin’s Creed Shadows released on March 20, 2025.
What is Assassin’s Creed Shadows's age rating?
Assassin’s Creed Shadows carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature 17+.