Assassin's Creed: Shadows Unveils Character Customization

Ubisoft has unveiled exciting new gameplay details for Assassin's Creed: Shadows, focusing on the unique progression systems for Yasuke and Naoe. Prepare for a thrilling experience shaped by distinct combat styles and impactful equipment choices.

Yasuke and Naoe each boast individual skill trees reflecting their expertise: Yasuke masters samurai techniques, while Naoe excels in shinobi skills. Allocate skill points to unlock weapon-specific abilities and refine fighting styles, progressing smoothly and evenly. Mastery points, earned by tackling open-world challenges and defeating formidable foes like Daisyo samurai, fuel this advancement. Unlocking powerful abilities requires strategic actions, such as tracking down a mysterious shinobi group, while others are tied to the "Knowledge" scale, boosted by studying manuscripts or praying at shrines. Reaching the sixth Knowledge rank unlocks a new skill tree, adding depth to the gameplay.

The equipment system introduces five quality tiers: common, uncommon, rare, epic, and legendary. Upgrade and visually customize your gear at the blacksmith, unlocking special perks for armor and weapons that can significantly alter your gameplay.

The iconic Hidden Blade returns, its instant-kill capability remaining a cornerstone of the Assassin's Creed experience.

Assassin's Creed: Shadows launches worldwide on March 20th for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5.