Assassin’s Creed Shadows Expansion Details Leaked on Steam

Summary

• A Steam leak reportedly revealed details about "Claws of Awaji," the first DLC for Assassin's Creed Shadows.
• This expansion promises a new region, weapon type, skills, gear, and substantial additional gameplay.
• The game's release has been delayed to 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 this highly requested setting.

After much anticipation, fans will finally experience an Assassin's Creed game set in Japan. Players will control dual protagonists: Yasuke, a Samurai, and Naoe, a Shinobi, navigating 16th-century Japan. Despite high anticipation, the game's development has been turbulent, facing criticism and multiple delays.

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

Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC Leak Follows Latest Delay Announcement

The leak surfaced after Ubisoft announced another delay, pushing the release date from November 15, 2024, to February 14, 2025, and then further to March 20, 2025, citing the need for further polishing.

As Ubisoft Quebec prepares for the March launch, Ubisoft's future remains uncertain amidst rumors of a potential Tencent acquisition. This speculation follows a challenging period for the company, marked by lukewarm reception and underperforming titles like XDefiant and Star Wars Outlaws.