Summary
Assassin’s Creed Shadowscreative director Jonathan Dumont has recently revealed that Naoe is the fastest assassin to be featured in the franchise’s history. The upcomingAssassin’s Creed Shadowswill feature dual protagonists: the ninja Naoe and the samurai Yasuke, and Dumont recently talked about what makes Naoe’s gameplay special.
Assassin’s Creed Shadowswas originally announced earlier this year. The game was in the middle of a few controversies during the year, including the historical accuracy of some of its buildings, and whether or not the historical Yasuke was a samurai in real life. Back in September,Assassin’s Creed Shadowswas delayedto June 05, 2025, as the developers needed more time to polish the title.
In a recentinterview with Entertainment Weekly,Assassin’s Creed Shadowscreative director Jonathan Dumont confirmed that Naoe is the fastest assassin made by Ubisoft so far. According to him, she can run very fast and has several gadgets that will help her avoid combat, which is likely to satisfy gamers who want a more stealth-based approach. Dumont also revealed thatNarutofans will be pleased with how running on top of buildings feels, as the animation has a “little bit of a wink-wink” to the anime’s classic sprinting style.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Creative Director Says Naoe is the Fastest Assassin in the Franchise
During the interview, Dumont also talked about how thetwoAssassin’s Creed Shadowsprotagonistsdiffer from each other. While Naoe is fast but not as good at combat, Yasuke is bulkier and has a gameplay that resembles games such asAC Origins,Odyssey, andValhalla. Also, both characters have completely different backgrounds. Naoe, for example, lived all her life in a rural province, and has more connections to the common folk, while Yasuke often deals with the nobility of the period.
AsAC Shadowsgears up for launch, more information has been divulged to fans about its storyline and gameplay. Earlier this month, for example, Ubisoft revealed thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowswill have a Canon Mode. In this mode, gamers can follow a preset story instead of making their own choices in the narrative, which may help more indecisive gamers.
Like in most of the recentAssassin’s Creedgames,Shadowsplayers can expect a lengthy campaign. In a recent Ask Me Anything on Reddit, a Ubisoft developer revealed thatAssasin’s Creed Shadowswill have a length similar toOdysseyandValhalla, which are quite huge, but it’s hard to tell how long it’ll be exactly because gamers can decide how much they want to interact with the open world while playing the game.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
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Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
