In fact, Assassin’s Creed Shadows does not require a constant internet connection
Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Shadows does not always need an online connection.
In a new X/Twitter post shared today (May 16), the publisher confirmed that while players will need an internet connection to install the next one Assassin’s Creed title, it is not necessary to play the game.
“We wanted to share some early information about the upcoming launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadowsin response to some questions we noticed in the community,” Ubisoft said.
“Assassin’s Creed Shadows does not always require a mandatory connection. An online connection is required to install the game, but you can play the entire journey offline and explore Japan without any online connection.”
Although Ubisoft didn’t mention it, the game is expected to receive a season pass and two post-launch expansions, which will also presumably require an internet connection to install.
An update from the team on Assassin’s Creed Shadows. pic.twitter.com/PTY9TXSiEoMay 16, 2024
The clarification comes just one day after the publisher released the first cinematic trailer for it Assassin’s Creed Shadowswhich showcased the game’s highly anticipated Feudal Japan setting, alongside its official launch date of November 15.
In the upcoming action-adventure game, the series will also revisit a two-player protagonist system. This time, players can play as Naoe, a shinobi and the fictional daughter of the famous historical ninja leader Fujibayashi Nagato, as well as the real-life historical figure Yasuke, a samurai of African descent who first arrived in the country in 1579. .
We learned that too Shadows will be an open world, which Ubisoft says is about the same size Originfeature a new knockout mechanic that allows for an optional pacifist playthrough, as well as changing seasons that affect gameplay.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Xbox Series S, Amazon Luna and PC. Pre-orders are currently available online.