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Ubisoft may have been expectingAssassin’s Creed Shadowsto become a hit among its fanbase, considering how long it’s been since the requests for a Japan-set title in the series started to pour in. All it took was an initial reveal trailer to throw many fans off the upcoming game due to numerous reasons, but the developer would’ve probably thought that after seeing gameplay footage, gamers may get off its back and appreciate the nextAssassin’s Creeda bit more.
However, even with the showcase during Ubisoft Forward 2024, not everyone’s sold on the game, especially because there are some comparisons thatAssassin’s Creedcan’t seem to escape.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gameplay Raises Ghost of Tsushima Comparisons
At its latest event,Ubisoftshared a ten-minute showcase that focused on how the gameplay mechanics in the upcomingAssassin’s Creedwould work since there are two different protagonists with distinct combat types.
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But while Naoe, the assassin who likes to tackle situations with stealth, didn’t face much criticism, as she basically follows the series’ signature style of combat, it was once again Yasuke, the controversial samurai, who found himself in the middle of comparisons with aPlayStationicon who raised the bar for the Japanese action-adventure genre.
Jin Sakai, the protagonist of the belovedGhost of Tsushima, was an amazing samurai to play as, with the combat and gameplay seamless and smooth, but fans think that’s not the case withAssassin’s Creed Shadows.
It’s like Ghost Of Tsushima but helluva lot jankier
— Rin | 凛 (@TheIshikawaRin)July 15, 2025
Sucker Punchsucceeded in almost every aspect when it came to creating an authentic Japanese samurai gaming experience, but compared to the 2020 title, a gamer pointed out that the combat in the upcomingAssassin’s Creedgame doesn’t feel as polished.
I’m very on the fence with this game, especially because it’s Ubisoft, but I also love Japan and a Japanese-themed Assassin’s Creed is hella interesting… but at the same time Ghost Of Tsushima exists and is basically a very refined Assassin’s Creed.
One of the main issues that seems to be plaguingAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis its timing, because although Ubisoft taking the series to Japan was a highly requested sentiment, plenty of players now believe thatGhost of Tsushimaalready nearly perfected the samurai genre.
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As PlayStation also shared the footage, the player reaction hasn’t been surprising due to the inevitable comparisons.
I’ll take Ghost of Tsushima’s Jin Sakai instead
— 𝔍𝔲𝔩𝔦𝔞𝔫 𝔖𝔞𝔦𝔫𝔱 (@JulianSaintMart)August 03, 2025
Ubisoft revealing more details about its title has also added more fuel to the fire that gamers have for a sequel toGhost of Tsushima, as they appear to be unfazed by the existence of a Japan-setAssassin’s Creed.
We don’t care, where’s Tsushima 2?!
— Marcos 🇩🇴 (@JRSINCE1996)July 08, 2025
Others seem to share similar sentiments, but as Jin Sakai’s adventures may not be continuing anytime soon, fans might have to make peace with what Yasuke has to offer.
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On the other hand, the stealth elements that shaped some of the greatestAssassin’s Creedinstallments are still being respected by Naoe, and it seems likely that she may become the fan-favorite playable character.
If nothing else, at least the Ubisoft Forward trailer confirmed that playerswill be able to pet dogsin the game, so that seems like a clear win for everybody.
Did the new gameplay footage forAssassin’s Creed Shadowsmanage to impress you, or would you want to step back into Jin Sakai’s shoes instead? Let us know in the comments!
Osama Farooq
Senior Gaming Content Editor / Critic
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Ever since Osama was gifted the glorious PS2 more than two decades back, video games have formed a major part of his life, ranging from spending hours playing through every single Dragon Ball game he could find to witnessing the gaming industry evolve into something extraordinary in modern times. Building his collection of PlayStation consoles throughout the years all the way up until PS5, he prefers single-player experiences like The Last of Us and Persona, while also letting off steam on a daily basis with casual EA Sports FC matches. But the current rise in online multiplayer shooters will never really appeal to his old-school self.
