Discover the New PC and Next-Gen Features in the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Trailer

Leading publisher Ubisoft and developer Ubisoft Quebec have unveiled a new promotional video for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, showcasing its PC and next-gen capabilities, such as limitless framerates, an integrated benchmarking tool, ultra-wide resolution support, and much more.

Here’s an overview of the game, directly from Ubisoft:

About the Game
Immerse yourself in an exhilarating action-adventure narrative set in Feudal Japan!
Step into the roles of a lethal shinobi Assassin and a revered samurai as you navigate a stunning open world amid turmoil. Switch between these two extraordinary characters and unravel their intertwined fates. Hone different playstyles, establish your shinobi faction, customize your base, and help shape a new era for Japan.
Key Features
Explore Feudal Japan – Journey through the enchanting landscapes of Feudal Japan, from magnificent castle towns and lively ports to serene shrines and war-torn vistas. Adventure through varying weather, shifting seasons, and interactive environments.
Master Diverse Playstyles – Experience the compelling stories of Naoe, the shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, the legendary samurai. As Naoe, employ stealth to evade enemies and utilize agility to outmaneuver opponents. As Yasuke, deliver powerful and precise strikes against foes.
Use Information as Your Weapon – Traverse the world while building a network of spies to keep tabs on your targets. Recruit new allies with unique abilities to aid you in your missions.
Create Your Sanctuary – Design an entirely customizable hideout for your expanding shinobi league. Train your crew, craft new gear, and interact with key figures while selecting the layout, decorations, and enhancements for your base.
Pre-Order Bonus: Expansion “Claws of Awaji”
Get ready for the forthcoming expansion of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Venture to the uniquely beautiful Awaji Island—an area filled with mystery. Recover a lost treasure while evading traps and ambushes from new, deadly adversaries. Feel the suspense of being pursued by a new faction that threatens the enigmatic Awaji Island. Master the Bō, a new weapon type for Naoe, unlock new skills, gear, and abilities, plus enjoy over ten hours of additional content. Set to release in late 2025.
Discover a Mysterious Island – Embark on an all-new journey with Naoe and Yasuke to the enigmatic Awaji Island, located beyond Osaka Bay. As the duo hunts for a treasured relic, they face relentless attacks from deadly new foes. Securing the treasure—and the future of Japan—will be fraught with challenges due to numerous traps and ambushes.
Shift from Hunter to Hunted – On the island, Naoe and Yasuke will be pursued by the Sanzoku Ippa, a dangerous new faction. Evade their tracking attempts while outsmarting them, setting your own traps, and choosing when to strike back.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Ubisoft Store, along with Mac via the App Store and Luna, scheduled for a March 20 release.

Check out the trailer below.