{"id":171904,"date":"2024-05-23T13:45:16","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T13:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=171904"},"modified":"2024-05-23T13:45:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T13:45:16","slug":"new-assassins-creed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/gaming\/new-assassins-creed\/","title":{"rendered":"New Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows Promises a Return to Classic Stealth in Feudal Japan with Dual Protagonists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows<\/i> promises a return to classic stealth gameplay while exploring feudal Japan.<\/p>\n<p>With two unique protagonists, Naoe the shinobi and Yasuke the samurai <a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/gaming\/ubisoft-leans-on-assassins-creed-for-fiscal-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ubisoft<\/a> aims to blend traditional stealth with open combat.<\/p>\n           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n                        }\r\n                    });\r\n                })\r\n            <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n                                <span style=\"background-color:#39b54a;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n                <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#39b54a;background-color:rgba(57, 181, 74, 0.1);\">\r\n                                                        <li>Assassin's Creed Shadows features Naoe, a stealthy shinobi, and Yasuke, a combat-focused samurai.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>The game introduces new stealth features such as light manipulation, a light meter, and seasonal effects on guard patterns.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>This title won\u2019t be available on Steam at launch but will be accessible through the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Connect, with the possibility of a future Steam release.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<h2>Ubisoft\u2019s Latest Entry Excites Long-Time Fans<\/h2>\n<p>The last seven years of <i>Assassin&#8217;s Creed<\/i> games have turned many fans into critics, longing for the series&#8217; earlier focus on stealth and assassination.<\/p>\n<p>Recent titles like <i>Origins<\/i>, <i>Odyssey<\/i>, and <i>Valhalla<\/i> have introduced immersive worlds and historical warrior archetypes but strayed from the series&#8217; original assassin roots.<\/p>\n<p>However, the upcoming <i>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows<\/i>, set in feudal Japan, aims to please both old and new fans by blending traditional stealth gameplay with action RPG elements.<\/p>\n<h2>Shadows&#8217; Dual Protagonists: Naoe and Yasuke<\/h2>\n<p>Ubisoft introduces two protagonists in <i>Shadows<\/i>: Naoe, an agile shinobi, and Yasuke, the historical Black samurai.<\/p>\n<p>According to an interview with IGN, players can choose between a stealthy approach with Naoe or direct combat with Yasuke for most missions.<\/p>\n<p>This choice allows players to tailor their experience, whether they prefer the stealth mechanics reminiscent of classic Assassin&#8217;s Creed or the action-packed gameplay of recent titles.<\/p>\n<h2>Stealth Mechanics<\/h2>\n<p>Ubisoft has revealed several features that highlight a renewed focus on stealth in Shadows. Notable details from the IGN interview include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Light Manipulation:<\/b> Naoe can extinguish light sources to create shadows, aiding in stealth.<\/li>\n<li><b>Light Meter: <\/b>A Splinter Cell-like light meter helps players gauge their visibility.<\/li>\n<li><b>Prone Movement: <\/b>Players can go prone for the first time in the series, enhancing their stealth tactics.<\/li>\n<li><b>Weather and Seasons: <\/b>Changing weather and seasons influence guard patterns and visibility, adding strategic depth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Yasuke&#8217;s Combat-Forward Playstyle<\/h2>\n<p>While less is known about Yasuke&#8217;s playstyle, it is clear that his combat skills are formidable.<\/p>\n<p>He can parry and counterattack for quick kills, and enemy armor can be broken down with repeated strikes.<\/p>\n<p>However, some fans remain skeptical, recalling the button-mashy combat of <i>Odyssey<\/i> and <i>Valhalla<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>Comparisons to <i>Ghost of Tsushima<\/i>, another game set in Japan, are inevitable, and it remains to be seen how <i>Shadows<\/i> will measure up.<\/p>\n<h2>Will Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows Be on Steam?<\/h2>\n<p>For those wondering about the game&#8217;s availability, <i>Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/i> will not be released on <a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/gaming\/helldivers-2-shatters-steam-launch-records\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steam<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, it will be available on the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Connect. Although older <i>Assassin&#8217;s Creed<\/i> titles eventually appeared on Steam, it is uncertain when or if <i>Shadows<\/i> will follow suit.<\/p>\n<h2>Anticipation Building Around Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/h2>\n<p>As the release date approaches, fans can look forward to the potential return of the series&#8217; classic elements blended with new innovations.<\/p>\n<p><i>Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/i> promises to deliver a unique experience that could satisfy the franchise&#8217;s diverse fanbase \u2014 even those who\u2019ve been vastly critical of recent titles.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare for the launch of <i>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows<\/i> by exploring the best stealth games in the franchise!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10026,"featured_media":171906,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[407],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-171904","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gaming"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171904"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10026"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=171904"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171904\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/171906"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=171904"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=171904"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=171904"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}