Ubisoft Forward Debuts Gameplay Walkthrough for Assassin's Creed Shadows
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During Ubisoft Forward, Ubisoft revealed an in-depth look at Assassin’s Creed Shadows gameplay.
Ubisoft provides two videos of gameplay with one serving as a deep dive to those hoping to look at both Yasuke and Naoe’s distinct play styles.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gameplay Deep Dive
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gameplay Extended Gameplay
Compared to Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, which also featured dual protagonists, Shadows’s protagonists play differently with Yasuke more about being combat-focused and loud, while Naoe does ninja things by keeping to the shadows and applying stealth as much as possible.
Each character will have an array of weapons and skills that complement their play styles. Naoe will have a series of assassinations, equipped with kunai, the notorious hidden blade, and a grappling hook. She’ll be vulnerable compared to Yasuke but her defense is more focused on deflecting blows and dodging incoming attacks. As for Yasuke, he will be able to use Katanas for fast strikes, Kanabo for raw power hits, and Teppo for long range.
Thankfully players can switch characters out in the open world. The only time you can’t switch is when you’re on a unique mission for that particular character.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to release on November 15, 2024, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through the Ubisoft Store, and Epic Games Store.
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