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Assassin's Creed Shadows for Nintendo Switch 2 Practically Confirmed

Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed: Shadows is rumored to be coming to the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, though official confirmation is yet to be made by Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot.

Bruno Pferd · 1 min read

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.

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Game info

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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