Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a fictional story. The war between Templars and Assassins is part of the saga’s lore, just as Pope Alexander VI never wielded a magical staff in the Vatican halls, and Naoe and Yasuke never fought the Shinbakufu in feudal Japan.
Ubisoft builds upon real history but adapts it to fit its narrative, always striving to maintain a degree of historical accuracy. In recent installments, the company has placed significant emphasis on the educational value of the game.
The missing Discovery Mode
One notable absence is Discovery Mode, introduced in Assassin’s Creed Origins and later featured in Odyssey and Valhalla. These modes function like guided museum tours, allowing players to explore the culture and history in a more direct and educational way.
Ubisoft has not announced its return for Shadows, though it could be added later. However, the game still provides mechanisms to deepen players’ understanding of Japanese culture.
The Codex: A source of curiosity and learning
The game features an updated and extensive Codex, an encyclopedic database that brings the history of feudal Japan closer to players. By finding and scanning locations, entries are added to the Codex, blending gameplay with education without forcing players to read the content.
Before launch, MeriStation attended an event at National Heritage, where Ubisoft announced a collaboration to recreate the kabuto gifted to King Philip II by the Tensho Embassy. The kabuto was scanned and is now available as part of the Codex.
Availability and potential Nintendo Switch 2 version
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available on PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC. A Nintendo Switch 2 version has been leaked, though it has not been officially announced.
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