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Alan Wen

Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 review: feudal Japan at its most beautiful

Ubisoft Japan Naoe Yasuke
Assassins Creed Shadows review; a vibrant digital illustration portrays a dynamic confrontation between a samurai and a ninja, set against a dramatic red background.
Assassin's Creed Shadows: details
(Image credit: Ubisoft)

Publisher Ubisoft

Developer Ubisoft Quebec

Release date 20 March 2025

Format PS5 (reviewed), Xbox Series X/S, PC

Engine Anvil

Feudal Japan has long been the most requested setting from Assassin's Creed fans. Yet while the likes of Ghost of Tsushima and Rise of the Ronin have already had their time in the sun, Assassin's Creed Shadows nonetheless comes at a time when interest in and appreciation of Japanese culture is at an all-time high, as also seen with the Emmy-winning hit Shogun.

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