Assassin’s Creed Shadows Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
▼ Summary
– Ubisoft has officially announced a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, set for release on December 2, 2025.
– The game features dual protagonists Naoe and Yasuke in 16th-century Japan, offering stealth and combat gameplay styles.
– The Switch 2 version will include cross-progression and touchscreen support for menus, along with all recent updates except “Claws of Awaji”.
– Players explore a dynamic open world with changing seasons, weather, and environmental destruction that impacts tactical approaches.
– It utilizes the updated Anvil engine with next-gen features like ray-traced lighting and real-time reflections for enhanced immersion.
Ubisoft has officially confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on December 2, 2025, marking a significant addition to the upcoming console’s library. This port of the recently released action-adventure title brings the full experience of feudal Japan to the new hardware, complete with cross-progression functionality and touchscreen support for navigating menus like the world map, store, and hideout. All recent updates and free content are included, though the “Claws of Awaji” expansion will not be part of this release.
Players can step into the roles of two distinct protagonists: Naoe, a stealthy shinobi, and Yasuke, a powerful samurai. As Naoe, you rely on agility, parkour, and tools like the grappling hook, shuriken, and smoke bombs to move unseen and eliminate targets with the Hidden Blade. Yasuke offers a contrasting playstyle, focusing on direct combat with a katana or naginata, alongside silent bow takedowns. Switching between these characters allows you to tailor your strategy, blending stealth and strength to navigate the challenges of 16th-century Japan.
The game presents a richly detailed open world, featuring everything from bustling castle towns and tranquil shrines to vast rural landscapes. Dynamic seasons, changing weather, and environmental destruction all influence your tactical decisions, making each encounter unique. For deeper immersion, the Japanese voiceover option is highly recommended, pulling you further into the historical setting.
Powered by an enhanced Anvil engine, Assassin’s Creed Shadows delivers a next-generation visual experience. Real-time ray tracing, detailed reflections, and advanced particle effects bring the world to life, with elements like wind-swept cherry blossoms and lantern-lit streets adding to the atmosphere. Every detail is designed to draw you into the beauty and danger of feudal Japan.
Check out the official trailer below to see the game in action.
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(Source: Nintendo Everything)
