Assassin's Creed Shadows - Nintendo Switch 2

Assassin's Creed Shadows

Assassin's Creed Shadows is a breathtaking open-world action RPG developed by Ubisoft Québec and published by Ubisoft, set in feudal Japan during the Sengoku period — one of the most requested settings in the franchise's history. Play as two distinct protagonists — Naoe, a deadly shinobi assassin, and Yasuke, the legendary African samurai who served under Oda Nobunaga — in a rich, dual-narrative experience that explores the shadows and the light of a nation at war. Now available on Nintendo Switch 2.

Two Legendary Protagonists

Assassin's Creed Shadows' greatest innovation is its two fully realized protagonists, each with a completely different playstyle. Naoe is a master of stealth and shadow — swift, silent, and lethal, using the tools of the shinobi to infiltrate, assassinate, and vanish without a trace. Yasuke is a powerful samurai warrior — a force of nature in direct combat, wielding katana, kanabō, and firearms with devastating effect. Switch between them freely to approach every mission your way.

Feudal Japan — A World of Beauty & Conflict

The world of Assassin's Creed Shadows is a stunning recreation of 16th century Japan — a vast, living landscape of cherry blossom forests, snow-capped mountains, bustling castle towns, and tranquil temples. The dynamic seasons system transforms the world across spring, summer, autumn, and winter, each bringing new visual splendor and gameplay opportunities. It is one of the most beautiful open worlds in the franchise's history.

Dynamic Stealth & Combat

Shadows features the most advanced stealth system in Assassin's Creed history — with a dynamic light and shadow system that determines enemy visibility, allowing Naoe to hide in darkness, extinguish light sources, and move through environments like a ghost. Yasuke's combat is equally refined — weighty, impactful, and deeply satisfying, with a variety of weapons and stances to master.

A Story of Honor & Shadows

Set against the backdrop of Oda Nobunaga's brutal unification of Japan, Shadows tells a deeply personal story of two warriors from opposite worlds — bound together by fate and driven by their own codes of honor. A rich narrative that explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the cost of power.

• Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
• Genre: Open-World Action RPG
• Developer: Ubisoft Québec | Publisher: Ubisoft
• Mode: Single-Player
• Features: Two protagonists, feudal Japan open world, dynamic seasons, advanced stealth, samurai & shinobi combat