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Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji Unveils Launch Trailer

Delve into the new adventure of Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji, available now! Protagonists Naoe and Yasuke embark on a quest for a lost artifact, facing the Sanzoku Ippa clan and encountering ambushes, traps, and Bo combat sticks.

Bruno Pferd · 1 min read

Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji Debuts - New Challenges Await on Osaka Island

Ubisoft has released the launch trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows' first expansion, Claws of Awaji, which debuts today on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. In Claws of Awaji, protagonists Naoe and Yasuke embark on a journey across Osaka Bay to the mysterious Awaji Island, an island steeped in legends and secrets. Their primary mission is to locate a lost artifact. However, they will face numerous adversaries, including new enemies such as the Sanzoku Ippa clan, who are poised to ambush them. This ten-hour campaign introduces new challenges and a new weapon, the Bo staff. Players who pre-ordered Assassin's Creed Shadows will receive Claws of Awaji free of charge; Ubisoft offers it as an apology for the main game's delay. Otherwise, the expansion is available for purchase at R124.99.

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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
79/100 (82 reviews)

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