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Ubisoft just shared some new details about the stealth mechanics in Assassin's Creed Shadow. This shows what players can experience when the game launches next year.
The developer is making some big changes to how the latest entry in the Assassin's Creed franchise handles stealth. One notable adjustment is the game will not feature the companion eagle that will monitor enemies for you.
Assassin's Creed Shadows' Stealth Mechanics
Players will instead be able to hide in the shadows or tall grass and can now lie on their bellies. The game also allows you to make use of a variety of tools that a shinobi or assassin would have, such as smoke bombs and bells to distract enemies.
Ubisoft is also bringing some old mechanics from previous games in the series such as double assassinations. The company detailed its approach to stealth in Assassin's Creed Shadows in a recent blog post that includes links to illustrative videos, according to Rock Paper Shotgun.
The post notes that players can, for the first time in the history of the franchise, hide in the shadows to make themselves invisible to enemies. You can use pockets of shadows during nighttime as your own dynamic hiding spot.
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This mechanic is applied to both interiors and exteriors and invites players to carefully study their surroundings. You can either find hiding spots or make your own by destroying lanterns using your shuriken.
Not all fans were hyped up by the new details as one user said, "Don't like that we're back to the assassination failing s**t." They added that Ubisoft allegedly doesn't care about the game working realistically and that it was all about marketing, Vice said.
A Delayed Release Date
The user argued that everything the company is doing now is leading players to choose and play Naoe instead of Yusuke. The latter has been the center of controversy for Ubisoft's upcoming game. This is due to supposedly being based on a real-life historical figure.
The recent developments surrounding the community's perspective of Assassin's Creed Shadows forced Ubisoft to delay the game's release. It was originally planned to launch on Nov. 15, 2024, but was instead pushed back to Feb. 14, 2025.
The game will reportedly focus on a new Observe mechanic that seems to be adding a new layer of strategic maneuvering. This lets you identify various targets and even tag enemies to help you better monitor their movements and positions, according to Game Rant.
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