Assassin's Creed, Yasuke and Shadows

Yasuke not being an assassin in Assassin's Creed Shadows is nothing new, it's just the first time Ubisoft isn't in denial
Assassin's Creed Shadows simply calls a spade a spade. Syndicate isn't the only AC game that's tried to broaden our combat horizons. Ubisoft has been seeding the concept of a non-assassin Assassin's Creed hero for years now, permitting greater flexibility and choice with each new game.
No, Assassins Creed Shadows' Yasuke isn't an assassin, and yes, that does mean he won't play the same way the series' protagonists traditionally have
Yasuke, co-protagonist of the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows, is not one of the titular assassins, which means that he'll play a bit different than normal.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Shows How "Ugly" Gaming Communities Are, Fans Argue
After months of unending backlash to Assassin's Creed Shadows for having a Black lead, fans are getting fed up. A post on the series' subreddit shot to the top after one fan called out the "blatant racism" in the community.
Assassin's Creed Shadows devs want you to know that Yasuke isn't an assassin, and that means he's not getting any of those classic assassin abilities
Assassin's Creed Shadows devs want you to know that Yasuke isn't an assassin, and that means he's not getting any of those classic assassin abilities
Yasuke Doesn’t Deserve the Hate: Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Just Another Chapter of Outsider Heroes
Yasuke's role in Assassin’s Creed Shadows isn’t as out of place as fans think. Discover how non-Assassin protagonists have shaped the franchise.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows protagonist Yasuke won’t have classic assassin abilities
Since 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' protagonist Yasuke isn't an assassin, the character will miss out on classic abilities like Eagle Vision, associate game director Simon Lemay-Comtois has revealed.
Assassin's Creed Shadows had to have 2 different characters because players want both stealth and combat, and you couldn't have both with just one
The creative director of Assassin's Creed Shadows says that the decision to feature two distinct characters is part of the Assassin's Creed fandom's desire for two different types of main character.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Hands-on Preview – Yasuke Changes the Game
We went hands-on with Assassin's Creed Shadows, spending nearly four hours in Japan. And Yasuke feels the most different the series has been in years.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Not the Ninja Splinter Cell Game I Hoped For
If you’ve played an Assassin’s Creed before, the fundamental approach to all this is practically unchanged; you’ll be scaling to highpoints to identify guard placements, using simple distraction techniques to create opportunities,
Assassin's Creed Shadows: Everything we know about Ubisoft's new RPG
Assassin's Creed Shadows launches in March 2025, so here's everything you need to know about the upcoming stealth game
‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ game review: Feudal Japan comes alive
Assassin’s Creed Shadows preview showcases feudal Japan setting, diverse combat styles, and immersive open world experience.
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Japan Cracks Down on Assassin’s Creed Shadows: One Feature Is “Permanently Disabled”
The Japanese player base has been quite frustrated with Assassin's Creed Shadows, and a recent change is only set to sour ...
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Assassin's Creed Shadow's hideout evolves on AC Valhalla's Ravensthorpe – "It's cool for players to build worlds" ...
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The Animus Explores Two Genetic Memory Strains In Assassin's Creed Shadows
One of the more notable aspects of Assassin's Creed Shadows is that there are two protagonists. This isn't like Assassin's ...
Assassin's Creed Shadows started with a single Ghost of Tsushima-like protagonist, but 'it's not representing what the samurai and shinobi are if it's the same character'
I bet some of you had the same reaction I did when Ubisoft first told us that Assassin's Creed Shadows would have two ...