During a Reddit AMA, Ubisoft developers revealed exciting details about Assassin’s Creed Shadows. While the map size might not rival recent entries, new mechanics and improvements promise a more vibrant and engaging world. The game launches February 14, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

In a recent AMA (Ask Me Anything) session hosted on Reddit, Assassin’s Creed Shadows developers – Brooke Davies, Charles Benoit, Jonathan Dumont, and Thierry Dansereau – unveiled intriguing new details about the upcoming title. Jonathan Dumont compared the game’s size to Assassin’s Creed Origins, suggesting that although the map might be smaller than some recent installments, a carefully crafted world brimming with engaging activities could more than make up for it.

The mechanics revealed during the session indicate that Assassin’s Creed Shadows aims to deliver a dynamic and vibrant experience. A season system will feature prominently, evolving based on either the passage of time or story progression. Charles Benoit described the Wanted system, which escalates tensions when players are spotted in Castles. This state of heightened alert will persist across the province throughout an entire season, introducing a new enemy type, the Guardian, who will patrol roads and castles.

In addition, the game will implement a procedural faction system, dynamically altering power balances within provinces. This innovation will influence challenges and rewards while fostering a more lifelike world as rival factions battle independently of the player’s actions.

A significant addition is the Canon Mode, an option for players preferring a linear experience. As Jonathan Dumont explained, this mode offers predetermined choices for the story, catering to fans nostalgic for the series’ earlier straightforward narratives.

Other aspects discussed during the AMA included non-linear objectives, traversal challenges, combat improvements, and more, all aimed at redefining the Assassin’s Creed formula. Full details of the AMA can be found on Reddit.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S on February 14, 2025.

Source: WCCFTECH