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- Ubisoft has decided to focus on smaller, impactful updates for Assassins Creed Shadows instead of a second major expansion, following the release of Claws of Awaji.
- The new approach aims to keep players engaged and encourages them to return to the game.
- Ubisoft is currently working on a remake of Assassins Creed: Black Flag, a multiplayer spin-off, and Assassins Creed Hexe, a game centered around witchcraft.
- The main programmer of Assassins Creed Shadows will be transitioning to smaller projects in 2026, which may make a second major expansion for Shadows uncertain.
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Ubisoft Shifts Focus from Second Expansion for Assassin’s Creed Shadows to Smaller Updates
Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will not receive a second major expansion following Claws of Awaji. This deviates from the pattern established since Assassin’s Creed Origins (2017), where each installment has been supported by at least two expansions; Assassin’s Creed Mirage, for example, began as a planned expansion for Valhalla before becoming a standalone title. Instead of a second expansion for Shadows, Ubisoft will focus on delivering smaller, impactful updates designed to keep the game engaging, similar to their recent Attack on Titan crossover. The first and only major expansion, Claws of Awaji, launched in September. Specific details about the forthcoming updates have not yet been disclosed. Ubisoft’s Simon Lemay-Comtois stated that the team would focus on post-launch content that is not a full DLC, opting instead for smaller updates to encourage players to return to the game. This decision is likely connected to earlier delays in the game’s development, which prompted the cancellation of the originally planned season pass after the release date shifted from November 2024 to February 2025.
Ubisoft Shifts Attention to Assassin’s Creed Remake, Spin-off, and Hexe; Second Major Expansion of Shadows Uncertain in 2026
Currently, Ubisoft is reportedly developing a remake of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, a multiplayer spin-off, and Assassin’s Creed Hexe, a game centered around witchcraft. With the main programmer of Assassin’s Creed Shadows transitioning to smaller projects in 2026, a second major expansion appears unlikely. Source: [Assassins Creed Shadows x Attack on Titan Official Collab Teaser](https:www.youtube.comwatchv…)
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As we count down the days until our next Azeroth adventure, let’s not forget another thrilling milestone happening in the World of Warcraft universe. Jonathan Dubinski’s ‘World of Warcraft: Shadowlands – Midnight to be Released on March 2nd’ gives us an early look at the global launch and the exciting start of housing access on December 2nd for those who pre-purchase Midnight, with cross-game rewards awaiting completion of the introductory series. Meanwhile, if you’re a gamer on the go, don’t miss Jonathan’s exploration into ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ optimizing performance across both docked and portable modes on Nintendo Switch 2, maintaining a consistent 30 fps with technical adjustments, and boasting VRR support. Lastly, horror fans, mark your calendars! Ahmed Hassan announces ‘Layers of Fear: The Final Masterpiece Edition’ coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on December 19th, featuring all games and DLCs, improved graphics with HDR and ray tracing, plus console-specific features like motion controls and full Joy-con integration. Dive in now at the respective links: Shadowlands World of Warcraft: Shadowlands – Midnight to be Released on March 2nd, Assassin’s Creed Shadows Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Nintendo Switch 2 Runs at 30 fps, and Layers of Fear Layers of Fear: The Final Masterpiece Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2.
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