Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the first full RPG entry in the series in just over four years, offering a brand new setting and a lot of cool new features for the series. With such a big gap between games, it can be easy to get mixed up on even very basic information about the game, which is why we’ve put together this FAQ, answering all your questions in one place.
Once you get into the game, make sure to check out our AC Shadows beginner tips for some ideas that will help you out in the early game.
What platforms is Assassin’s Creed Shadows on?
Yasuke and Naoe in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available on PS5, Xbox, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect.
Is Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Game Pass or PS Plus?
No, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will not be on Game Pass or PS Plus.
Is Assassin’s Creed Shadows Steam Deck verified?
Yes, the game is Steam Deck verified, running at 30-45fps on Performance mode with FSR turned on.
Is Assassin’s Creed Shadows a Play Anywhere game?
No, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is not Play Anywhere, however, there is cross-save functionality.
Does Assassin’s Creed Shadows have multiplayer?
Assassin’s Creed Shadows key art shows Yasuke, Naoe, and other Japanese characters from the game.
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No, there are no multiplayer features in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. It is an entirely single-player game.
Does Assassin’s Creed Shadows have microtransactions?
Yes, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has in-game purchases via an in-game store, where you can buy virtual currency that you can spend on in-game cosmetics and gear.
When is Assassin’s Creed Shadows set?
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set in Japan in 1579, known as the Sengoku period.
How big is Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ map?
Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ map is approximately 80 square kilometers, or 31 square miles. This is roughly the same size as the Assassin’s Creed Origins map, with Valhalla, Black Flag, and Odyssey being the only games in the series to have bigger maps.
Where does Assassin’s Creed Shadows fit in the timeline?
Naoe standing on a roof looking at a Japanese castle in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ historical story is set between Assassin’s Creed Revelations, which ended in 1512, and Assassin’s Creed Black Flag, which began in 1715, though neither of those games have any bearing on Shadows’ plot. As for the modern-day plot, it is unclear exactly when it’s set, but it can be assumed it is the most recent game in the timeline.
Can you choose to play as Naoe and Yasuke?
Once you unlock Yasuke at the end of Act 1, you can switch between the two at any time from the Inventory screen in the menu. While some missions and activities are exclusive to one character, most of the time you will get to choose who to play as.
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