Yasuke, Assassin's Creed and Shadows

Yasuke not being an assassin in Assassin's Creed Shadows is nothing new, it's just the first time Ubisoft isn't in denial
Assassin's Creed Shadows simply calls a spade a spade. Syndicate isn't the only AC game that's tried to broaden our combat horizons. Ubisoft has been seeding the concept of a non-assassin Assassin's Creed hero for years now, permitting greater flexibility and choice with each new game.
No, Assassins Creed Shadows' Yasuke isn't an assassin, and yes, that does mean he won't play the same way the series' protagonists traditionally have
Yasuke, co-protagonist of the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows, is not one of the titular assassins, which means that he'll play a bit different than normal.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows protagonist Yasuke won’t have classic assassin abilities
Since 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' protagonist Yasuke isn't an assassin, the character will miss out on classic abilities like Eagle Vision, associate game director Simon Lemay-Comtois has revealed.
Assassin's Creed Shadows devs want you to know that Yasuke isn't an assassin, and that means he's not getting any of those classic assassin abilities
Assassin's Creed Shadows devs want you to know that Yasuke isn't an assassin, and that means he's not getting any of those classic assassin abilities
Is ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Shaping Up to Save the Series?
Shadows has had a troubled few months would probably be putting it lightly. The game, once due out in November of 2024, was pushed to February
Assassin's Creed Shadows Hands-on Preview – Yasuke Changes the Game
We went hands-on with Assassin's Creed Shadows, spending nearly four hours in Japan. And Yasuke feels the most different the series has been in years.
Those Who Pre-Order Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Get Claws Of Awaji Story Expansion For Free
While the free DLC offer might appear generous, it’s hard not to see it as a calculated effort to win back goodwill and boost pre-orders.
Assassin's Creed Shadows: Everything we know about Ubisoft's new RPG
Assassin's Creed Shadows launches in March 2025, so here's everything you need to know about the upcoming stealth game
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is excellent, but can it save Ubisoft?
It took me all of five minutes with Assassin’s Creed Shadows to get it: We’re so back, y’all. Also: You get a grappling hook. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set in Japan near the end of the 16th century,
Games We Want On Switch 2, Hands-On With Assassin's Creed Shadows, And More Of The Week's Takes
First, we shared our picks for the games we most want to see make their way to the Nintendo Switch 2. We also shared our impressions of Assassin’s Creed Shadows after some recent hands-on time with the game,
Assassin's Creed Shadows hands-on: Stealthier and bloodier than ever
After almost seven hours with Assassin's Creed Shadows, it's an impressive and bold step forward for the open world series
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I enjoyed my time with Assassin's Creed Shadows, but I remain unconvinced by its split protagonists
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The Animus Explores Two Genetic Memory Strains In Assassin's Creed Shadows
One of the more notable aspects of Assassin's Creed Shadows is that there are two protagonists. This isn't like Assassin's ...