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Following several delays, the much-anticipated release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is nearly upon us. Get ready to start the countdown for this long-awaited RPG from Ubisoft.
The Assassin’s Creed franchise is known for exploring diverse historical eras, from Renaissance Italy to Ancient Greece. Yet, despite fans’ persistent requests, Japan remained unexplored—until now. Fortunately, early feedback indicates the wait has been worthwhile.
In our Assassin’s Creed Shadows review, we awarded Ubisoft’s latest with a four-star rating, recognizing it as having “more confidence, texture, and purpose than we’ve seen since Assassin’s Creed pivoted into RPG territory.”
According to our reviewers, “Assassin’s Creed Shadows thrives on boldness,” with dual protagonists enhancing the series’ stealth roots and RPG focus. However, a somewhat vague plot doesn’t fully leverage these characters’ potential.
With the countdown in progress, it’s time to prepare for launch. Ensure you’ve pre-loaded Assassin’s Creed Shadows so you’re ready to dive in when the release time arrives. Pre-loading is available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC, although release timings may slightly vary.
You can find all the details in the official infographic, but generally, PC users often play earlier due to platforms like Steam’s preference for simultaneous launches, while console storefronts tend to go live at local midnight times, resulting in only a few hours difference.
There you have it—the Assassin’s Creed Shadows unlock time. To explore further, don’t miss our explainer on the Assassin’s Creed Shadows roadmap, DLC, and future content.
Keep up with weekly digests, stories from beloved communities, and more. The question remains: will Shadows earn a spot among the best Assassin’s Creed games? Only time will reveal the answer.