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Ubisoft Revives Assassin's Creed on Switch 2 in Japan

12/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Ubisoft released Assassin's Creed: Shadows on Nintendo Switch 2 in early December 2025, marking the series' return to Nintendo hardware.
Set in feudal Japan, the game lets players control two protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, with distinct stealth and combat styles.
The Switch 2 version offers a large open world with many quests and mostly solid performance.
The Claws of Awaji expansion will be available separately in February.

History

Historical Context

Released in November 2014, "Assassin's Creed Unity" marked a pivotal moment for Ubisoft, introducing cooperative multiplayer gameplay and selling over 10 million copies by May 2020. Set during the French Revolution, the game follows protagonist Arno Dorian as he navigates political turmoil. Its mixed reviews highlighted both innovative features and significant technical issues, influencing future game development strategies in the franchise.

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Story summary

Ubisoft released Assassin's Creed: Shadows on Nintendo Switch 2 in early December 2025, marking the series' return to Nintendo hardware.
Set in feudal Japan, the game lets players control two protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, with distinct stealth and combat styles.
The Switch 2 version offers a large open world with many quests and mostly solid performance.
The Claws of Awaji expansion will be available separately in February.

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