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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Mission Heads Will Roll gameplay Walkthrough on PS5 Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the fourteenth major installment in Ubisoft’s acclaimed action role playing series, released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows, and macOS. This entry transports players to 16th century Japan during the tumultuous Sengoku period, offering a richly detailed open world that captures the era’s historical and cultural essence. Gameplay walkthrough recorded in 1080p60fps with no commentary or narration. Setting and Narrative The game’s narrative unfolds starting in 1579, amidst the final stages of Japan’s Sengoku period a time marked by civil war and social upheaval. Players will encounter historical figures such as Oda Nobunaga, depicted at the zenith of his power following his decisive victory over the Takeda clan using arquebus firearms. Significant historical events, including Nobunaga’s 1581 assault on the Iga province, are intricately woven into the storyline, providing a compelling backdrop for the protagonists’ journeys. The game world encompasses central Japan, featuring regions like Kyoto, Kobe, Osaka, and the Iga province. Players can explore historically accurate castles such as Takeda and Fukuchiyama, along with detailed landmarks and strongholds designed as intricate dungeons. The setting reflects the era’s urbanization, bustling ports, samurai districts, and ornate architecture, all integral to the game’s parkour and exploration mechanics. The influence of Portuguese traders and Jesuit missionaries, who introduced Christianity and new technologies like cannons and long guns, also plays a role in shaping the game’s environment and narrative. Protagonists Assassin’s Creed Shadows introduces two playable protagonists, each offering distinct perspectives and gameplay styles Fujibayashi Naoe: A female shinobi Assassin, Naoe embodies speed and stealth, reminiscent of the series’ classic gameplay. Described as the fastest Assassin ever created, she utilizes various gadgets and excels in agility. Her storyline delves into her origins and her journey within the Assassin Brotherhood, navigating the complexities of war-torn Japan. Yasuke: Inspired by the historical African samurai of the same name, Yasuke offers a combat oriented experience. Originally from Mozambique and brought to Japan with Jesuit missionaries, his narrative explores themes of identity and belonging within the samurai culture. Players can switch between these characters, allowing for diverse approaches to missions and a multifaceted narrative experience. Gameplay Mechanics Building upon the series’ action-adventure and stealth foundations, Shadows introduces several new gameplay features Enhanced Stealth and Movement: Players can now crawl on the ground, providing a lower profile and access to tight spaces. The return of Eagle Vision allows detection of NPCs through walls, enhancing strategic planning Diverse Arsenal: The game offers a selection of historically accurate weapons, including katanas, kanabō war clubs, yari spears, shuriken, kunai, and kusarigama. Each weapon features its own skill tree, enabling players to specialize and improve proficiency over time Character Specific Combat: Yasuke’s combat style includes destructible environments and realistic weapon impacts, delivering a cinematic fighting experience. Naoe’s gameplay emphasizes stealth tactics, utilizing her agility to navigate environments and ambush enemies Dynamic Open World: The game’s open world is comparable in size to Assassin’s Creed Origins, progressing through seasons that affect gameplay. Players can explore urban centers, ports, samurai districts, and engage in parkour across detailed architectural landscapes. Post-Launch Content Ubisoft has adopted a novel post launch strategy for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, moving away from traditional season passes and early access models. The upcoming expansion, “The Claws of Awaji,” scheduled for release in 2025, will not be included in any season pass. The confirmed method to obtain this expansion is by pre-ordering any edition of the game. The expansion promises to explore the island of Awaji, introducing new enemies, weapons, and over ten hours of additional content. Additionally, pre-ordering the game grants access to the extra mission “To the Dogs” from the launch day. #shorts