Setting & Story
Assassin’s Creed Shadows takes place in late 16th-century feudal Japan during the Sengoku period, a time of political upheaval and warlords vying for power. The game follows two protagonists:
- Naoe – A deadly shinobi from the Iga clan, seeking vengeance after her family is betrayed. She specializes in stealth, agility, and assassination techniques.
- Yasuke – A powerful samurai based on the historical African warrior who served under Oda Nobunaga. He brings a brutal combat style with heavy weapons and armor.
The game explores themes of betrayal, honor, and survival as both characters navigate a war-torn Japan while uncovering a larger conspiracy involving the Assassins and Templars.
Gameplay Features
- Dual Protagonists – Players can switch between Naoe and Yasuke, experiencing missions suited to their unique skills.
- Stealth vs. Combat Playstyles – Naoe excels in silent assassinations, climbing, and using the shadows, while Yasuke thrives in open combat with devastating attacks.
- Open-World Japan – Explore historical locations like Kyoto, Osaka, and Iga, complete with dynamic weather and seasonal changes.
- Parkour & Shinobi Tools – Grappling hooks, smoke bombs, shuriken, and wall-running enhance movement and strategy.
- Samurai Duels & Battles – Engage in intense one-on-one duels and large-scale battlefield encounters.
- Base-Building & RPG Elements – Manage hideouts, recruit allies, and customize weapons and armor.
Component | Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements |
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Operating System | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
Processor | Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5-11600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
Memory | 16 GB Dual-channel RAM | 16 GB Dual-channel RAM |
Graphics Card | NVIDIA GTX 1070 (8 GB) / AMD RX 5700 (8 GB) / Intel Arc A580 (8 GB) | NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti (8 GB) / AMD RX 6700 XT (12 GB) / Intel Arc B580 (12 GB) |
DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
Storage | SSD with 100 GB free space | SSD with 100 GB free space |
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