Assassin's Creed Shadows Releases November 15 for PC, Xbox Series, and PS5

By AJ Hanson on 15/05/2024 17:33 UTC

Ubisoft Quebec has annonuced that Assassin's Creed Shadows will launch on PC, Xbox Series, and PS5 on November 15th, 2024 for $69.99. Pre-orders are available now and will include a bonus quest "Thrown to the Dogs". 

Cinematic Reveal Trailer

Three Versions Available At Launch

As has become Ubisoft Standard, three editions of the game will be available on launch, a standard edition, gold edition, and ultimate edition. 

Standard Edition: $69.99 USD

  • The base game

Gold Edition: $109.99 USD

  • The base game
  • Up to three days of early access to the game
  • The season pass including a bonus quest at launch and two upcoming expansions

Ultimate Edition: $129.99 USD

  • The base game
  • Up to three days of early access to the game
  • The season pass including a bonus quest at launch and two upcoming expansions
  • The Ultimate Pack containing the Sekiryu Character Pack, Hideout Pack, and five skill points, as well as the Red Dragon filter in Photo mode

What Will You Be Doing In Assassin's Creed Shadows

Ubisoft detailed what the game is about, and some key features on their website shortly after the reveal trailer went live. 

About

  • Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.

Key Features

  • Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
  • Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.
  • Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
  • Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.

You can watch FreeBird's reaction to the trailer below. What do you think of what we've seen so far?