Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC Details Emerge

Summary

• A Steam leak reportedly revealed details about "Claws of Awaji," the first DLC for Assassin's Creed Shadows.
• The expansion includes a new region, weapon type, skills, gear, and more, adding over 10 hours of gameplay.
• Shadows, initially delayed to February 14, 2025, now launches March 20, 2025.

Details about Assassin's Creed Shadows’ first expansion, "Claws of Awaji," have reportedly leaked on Steam. Set in feudal Japan, Assassin's Creed Shadows marks the franchise's first foray into East Asia.

After much anticipation, fans will finally experience an Assassin's Creed game set in Japan, a highly requested location. Players control dual protagonists: Yasuke, a samurai, and Naoe, a shinobi, navigating 16th-century Japan. Despite high expectations, Shadows’ development has been turbulent, facing backlash and multiple delays.

A recent, now-deleted Steam update, according to Insider Gaming, leaked information about "Claws of Awaji." The expansion reportedly features a new region, weapon type, skills, gear, and abilities, adding over 10 hours of content. Pre-ordering grants access to the DLC and a bonus mission.

Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC Leak Follows Latest Delay

The leak emerged after Ubisoft announced another delay. Initially slated for November 15, 2024, the game was postponed to February 14, 2025, then further delayed to March 20, 2025, for additional polishing.

As Ubisoft Quebec prepares for Shadows’ launch, Ubisoft faces uncertainty amid rumors of a Tencent buyout. This speculation follows a challenging period with underperforming titles like XDefiant and Star Wars Outlaws.