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Assassin’s Creed Shadows finally delivers on a fan request to have the historically-set series tackle feudal Japan.

This is a landmark release for the industry as much as it for publisherUbisoftand lead development studio Ubisoft Quebec.

Yasuke and Naoe ready to fight on the Assassin�s Creed Shadows On The Radar thumbnail

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But the fidelity to play with light and sound hasn’t been present until now.

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But they also look incredible.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows protagonist Yasuke standing with his sword drawn in the rain

Assassin’s Creed Shadows protagonist Yasuke riding through an autumnal forest on horseback, with an overlay for GamesRadar+’s On The Radar initiative

An Assassin’s Creed Shadows On The Radar thumbnail showing Yasuke and Oda Nobunaga armored up and on horseback, ready to ride to battle

Naoe kills a target with a black and white filter over the camera highlighting the red of blood spray in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, with an On The Radar orange frame

A drawing of a shinobi with horns and demonic eyes in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, with an On The Radar frame

Naoe blends in among lush trees in Assassin’s Creed Shadows while observing Amagasaki Castle from a rooftop perch with an Assassin’s Creed Shadows On The Radar frame

Naoe perched in front of a castle in Assassin’s Creed Shadows with an Assassin’s Creed Shadows On The Radar frame

Naoe tackles a Path activity challenge in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, crouching on a perch ready to make several more dangerous leaps ahead with an On The Radar frame

Yasuke talks to another samurai warrior on a hilltop in the rain in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, with a GamesRadar+ On The Radar frame

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Naoe hides around a corner while infiltrating a hostile area in Assassin�s Creed Shadows, watching ally character Yaya pummel an enemy

Naoe blends in among lush trees in Assassin�s Creed Shadows while observing Amagasaki Castle from a rooftop perch

Assassin�s Creed Shadows screenshot of Naoe standing before the symbol of the Assassins

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Assassin�s Creed Shadows screenshot showing Yasuke kneeling and praying while wearing a traditional purple robe

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