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Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PS5 Pro Takes On High-End PCs, Claims Ubisoft
Ubisoft is very happy with what they have achieved with Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the PS5 Pro. They recently shared their excitement in a blog post on the official PlayStation website, stating that this version of the game “rivals ultra high-end PCs.” Improvements on PS5 Pro Pierre Fortin, the technology…
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Struggles in Japan: Poor Sales, Worse Than Valhalla and Mirage
Assassin’s Creed Shadows attracted over 3 million players in just one week, but most of these players are from Western countries. Unlike Ghost of Tsushima and other Japanese games set in Japan, the adventure of Yasuke and Naoe doesn’t seem to have fully convinced the Japanese audience, as the numbers…
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Sells More Physical Copies in One Week Than Star Wars: Outlaws in Three Months
According to data from GfK/Nielsen, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has achieved impressive sales numbers in the UK’s physical games market. In just one week, it sold more copies than Star Wars: Outlaws managed in three months—a notable comparison, given that both games are published by Ubisoft. Impressive Sales, But Star Wars:…
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gets Update 1.0.1: Here’s What’s New
Ubisoft has released Update 1.0.1 for Assassin’s Creed Shadows across all platforms. This is a hotfix, meaning it’s a small update aimed at quickly fixing some of the issues players reported during the early days after the game’s launch. The update is available for download now, and according to Ubisoft’s…
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Reaches 1 Million Players in Less Than 24 Hours
Ubisoft has announced impressive early figures for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, revealing that the game has already surpassed 1 million players within 24 hours of its release, including both sales and subscriptions via Ubisoft+. This is an impressive milestone considering the game was launched less than a day ago, with an…
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Consoles: Breakdown of Resolution, Frame Rate, and Ray Tracing
The reviews for Assassin’s Creed Shadows are now live, giving players an idea of what to expect from the game overall. However, if you’re looking for a deeper dive into the technical side of the game, Digital Foundry has provided a detailed analysis. Resolution and Performance on Consoles The resolution…
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Adds ‘Canonical’ Mode with Pre-Defined Story, No Player Choices
Assassin’s Creed Shadows has a “canonical” mode that removes the player’s choices and tells a pre-set story, which is considered the official “canon” of the game. According to Ubisoft’s explanation to Kotaku, when starting a new game, players can choose whether to play in the standard mode, where they have…
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows to Fully Utilize Ray Tracing on PC, Enhancing Feudal Japan’s Environments
Ubisoft has released a trailer showcasing how Assassin’s Creed Shadows will fully take advantage of ray tracing on PC, using this and other next-generation technologies to bring the stunning beauty of feudal Japan to life. Optimized for High Performance The new chapter of the saga, optimized for Intel Core Ultra…
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Ubisoft Confirms Censorship for Assassin’s Creed Shadows in Japan
Ubisoft has confirmed that the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows, set in feudal Japan and releasing on March 20, will include censored content in Japan to comply with local regulations. Despite being rated “Z” by Japan’s CERO rating board—indicating it is strictly for adults—certain graphic elements will be altered or removed…
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Assassin’s Creed Boss Calls Shadows’ Inclusivity Backlash ‘Devastating’
The Assassin’s Creed Shadows development team has been facing a difficult time amid an ongoing anti-inclusivity controversy affecting their creative process. Speaking at a BAFTA event in London, Marc-Alexis Coté, the current director of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, addressed the controversy, noting its significant impact on the development team, including…
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Ubisoft Delays Assassin’s Creed Shadows to 2025
Ubisoft has announced a delay for its upcoming title, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, pushing the release date to February 14, 2025. The game was originally scheduled to launch this year, but the company has decided to take more time to polish the experience. This announcement came after Ubisoft cancelled their planned…
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Ubisoft Cancels Assassin’s Creed Shadows Press Previews
Ubisoft has reportedly canceled the planned press previews for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. According to a report from Tom Henderson on Insider Gaming, this unexpected move has led to speculation that the game could face a delay. This situation was further complicated by Ubisoft’s official announcement of its withdrawal from the…
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Ubisoft Apology for Unauthorized Flag Use in Assassin’s Creed Shadows Falls Short
Ubisoft recently apologized to the Sekigahara Teppo-tai, a Japanese historical re-enactment group, for using their flag without permission in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The group, however, feels the apology is insufficient. Ubisoft’s use of the group’s flag in the game’s concept art led to a demand for further action. Despite Ubisoft’s…
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