Assassin’s Creed Shadows Seasons Won’t Negatively Impact Gameplay, But Animations May Change Based On Terrain

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows features changing seasons that will alter the animations of your character depending on the terrain, but they won’t overall negatively affect gameplay, according to Ubisoft Quebec’s Thierry Dansereau.

Speaking in the latest issue of PLAY Magazine, the art director revealed that the development team “didn’t want it to be like something that could be perceived as very negative or have a negative impact on how you play.” Having said that, there are of course differences with changing seasons; you can find a lake to swim in during summer, but come winter time it will be frozen over, for example.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows takes place in feudal Japan, a long-requested setting among fans of the series since its inception in 2007. Players following two protagonists; a Shinobi named Naoe, and African samurai Yasuke, as they wage war against the Templar Order. Both characters offer different play styles, with Naoe being geared more towards stealth while Yasuke prefers to get up close and persona with enemies using a powerful combat style.

Ubisoft will publish Assassin’s Creed Shadows for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S on November 15, 2024.

[Source – PLAY Magazine Issue 45 (November 2024)]