Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Nintendo Switch 2 Practically Confirmed
Bruno Pferd 
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- Assassins Creed Shadows may release on Nintendo Switch 2, following a PEGI listing and Ubisofts announcement of the game coming to more devices.
- Star Wars Outlaws is confirmed to launch on September 4 and will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2.
- The expansion for Assassins Creed Shadows, Claws of Awaji, is scheduled to release in October as part of the games post-launch content.
- Ubisoft expects this expansion to boost sales and extend the games reach across various platforms. (No explicit mention was made about other potential games for the Nintendo Switch 2.)
Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Nintendo Switch 2 Possibly Joining Star Wars Outlaws?
A PEGI listing for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed: Shadows strongly suggests the game will launch on the rumored console. This development follows Ubisoft’s confirmation that the title, described as a hit with over 5 million players, will release on “more devices.” While Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot did not explicitly confirm Assassin’s Creed: Shadows for the Nintendo Switch 2, he did announce Star Wars Outlaws, scheduled for a September 4 launch, as coming to the console. Guillemot remained silent regarding other potential games for the platform. In related news, Guillemot also revealed that the Assassin’s Creed: Shadows expansion, Claws of Awaji, will launch in October as part of the game’s post-launch content. Ubisoft anticipates this content will boost sales and extend the game’s reach across various platforms.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Assassin's Creed Shadows |
| Brief Summary | Live the intertwined stories of Naoe, an adept shinobi Assassin from Iga Province, and Yasuke, the powerful African samurai of historical legend. Against the backdrop of the turbulent late Sengoku period, this remarkable duo will discover their common destiny as they usher in a new era for Japan.
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. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Mac |
| Released | March 20, 2025 |
| Genre | Role-playing (RPG), Adventure |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Content Rating | 19+ |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Korean |
| Genre | Ubisoft Québec |
| Genre | Ubisoft Entertainment |
| Ratings | 82/100 (71 reviews) |
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