Assassin's Creed Shadows

Feudal Japan is the next destination in the Assassin's Creed series, featuring the latest installment of the popular open-world stealth adventure franchise from Ubisoft.

Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5)

Assassin's Creed Shadows, one of the most anticipated video games of 2025, is the latest chapter in the Assassin's Creed universe. In it, players explore the feudal era of Japan through the eyes of two warriors: a heavily armed samurai named Yasuke and a shinobi named Naoe. Although they chart different paths, they have one thing in common: protecting the innocent and fighting against the guilty.

This game can be enjoyed in two different ways: stealth or brute force. Yasuke is mostly focused on offense and defense. Not only he can attack enemies with his katana, but he can wield ranged weapons such as the arrow as well as heavy weapons which are slow but powerful when used right. Naoe, meanwhile, centers on speed and stealth. She can hide through surroundings, using the top of the rooftops for observing areas, and like all good assassins in the franchise, the signature Leap of Faith. How you approach the quests is entirely up to you.

Mastering both protagonists is crucial in this game. If enemies or challenges get tougher, especially in familiar areas, you can always return later after gaining better abilities and equipment.

Assassin's Creed Shadows faithfully recreates feudal-era Japan, allowing players to immerse themselves in history as they explore villages, temples, shrines, and the rich flora and fauna of this period.

In addition to changes in time and weather, the changing seasons play a significant role in the game. As the seasons shift, your strategies for navigating familiar areas will also need to adapt. For example, during winter, the snowy paths muffle your footsteps, but sneaking across snow-covered rooftops demands careful precision, as you never know who might be lurking below.

As expected, you can expect post-launch content coming soon on Assassin's Creed Shadows such as weapons, equipment, quests, and more.

Setting the latest Assassin's Creed game in feudal-era Japan is a dream come true for fans of the franchise. Finally, this installment surpasses Tenchu, Ghost of Tsushima, and Sekiro by a significant margin. It really is one of the must-play games of 2025 and you can't argue with it.