With Assassin’s Creed Shadows closing in and its soon-to-be release date upon us, Ubisoft is slowly sharing more info on the new title and today shared a post all about stealth. Previously planned for a November 15, 2024 release the game will instead come out on February 14, 2025, as Ubisoft seeks to give it more time in a cave after the lukewarm launch of Star Wars Outlaws back in August. Nevertheless, you can take comfort in the fact that Ubisoft tells us the game’s core elements are final.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Stealth Mechanics and Tools Detailed Ahead of 2025 Launch
The stealth gameplay overview focuses on Naoe, one of the two playable protagonists. The stealth system has a huge pillar called “Observe” in which Naoe and Yasuke can find, tag, and track enemies. Although similar mechanics appeared in past Assassin’s Creed titles, the new version is more detailed. “The new Observer mechanic is at the core of the Assassin’s Creed Shadows experience. When in doubt, take a pause, observe the world around you, and only then should you decide what your next move should be,” said Simon Lemay-Comtois, Associate Game Director. It also features clips showing examples of the stealth elements in practice.
If Naoe is trying to get close to enemy lines, she has four tools available to her as part of that stealth approach: Smoke Bombs, Shinobi Bells, Kunai, and Shuriken. These tools also bring her the ability to avoid detection or dispose of targets quickly. Examples include Shinobi Bells that make noise to distract enemies, Kunai a one-shot deadly attack, Shuriken that stuns or distracts foes, and Smoke Bombs which obscure sight. Naoe displays a few of his tactical applications with these tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows The Blog Post.
Naoe’s size plays a key role in her stealth abilities. “Naoe is our smallest Assassin to date. And she uses that to her advantage: she can squeeze through tiny wall cracks, and hide inside small storage spaces and boxes to ambush enemies,” Lemay-Comtois explains. While stealth is primarily a feature for Naoe, Yasuke also has limited options for avoiding direct combat. Overall, the stealth system in Assassin’s Creed Shadows is well-designed, offering players a range of tools and a progression system to specialize in stealth or other abilities.
FAQs
When is Assassin’s Creed Shadows releasing?
The game is set to release on February 14, 2025.
What is the main stealth feature in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The main stealth mechanic is the “Observe” feature, allowing players to tag and monitor enemies.
