{"id":298570,"date":"2025-02-06T00:15:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T23:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tendancegaming.com\/?post_type=product&p=298570"},"modified":"2026-08-13T07:59:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T05:59:14","slug":"assassins-creed-shadows","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.tendancegaming.com\/en\/boutique\/assassins-creed-shadows\/","title":{"rendered":"Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Assassin's Creed Shadows<\/strong> The series is transported to a period of upheaval, to the heart of a feudal Japan marked by conflict, fragile alliances, and power struggles. The adventure unfolds in a vast open world, designed to encourage exploration, observation, and a free approach to objectives: silent infiltration, direct action, strategic detours, or a combination of both.<\/p>\n

Release date: March 20, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

The core of the game lies in its dual gameplay: two protagonists, two identities, two ways of approaching a mission. One embodies precision, stealth, and tactical awareness; the other embodies power, martial mastery, and direct impact. This complementarity gives real rhythm to the progression: some situations reward patience and stealth, while others value battlefield dominance.<\/p>\n

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Two complementary playing styles<\/h3>\n

The game features two distinct approaches, designed to vary the gameplay experience and multiply the solutions:<\/p>\n

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    Shinobi approach (infiltration)<\/strong> Stealth movement, silent eliminations, use of the environment, flanking maneuvers, distractions, and tools to penetrate protected areas without triggering an alarm. This approach prioritizes anticipation: identifying routes, exploiting verticality, managing light, and choosing the right moment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Samurai approach (combat)<\/strong> More direct confrontations, positioning management, combos, parries\/dodges, group control, and an intimidating presence. This approach emphasizes mastery of timing and weapon selection based on the enemy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The switching between the two characters also serves the narrative: the same event can be experienced from a different angle, with an impact on the way we understand the world, its factions and its stakes.<\/p>\n

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    A living, open world, structured by the seasons and verticality<\/h3>\n

    The feudal Japan of Assassin's Creed Shadows is designed as an adventure playground: villages, castles, shrines, roads, forests, rice paddies, varied terrain, and urban areas combine to create a rich and diverse environment. Movement isn't simply a matter of getting from point A to point B; the journey itself is an integral part of the game. The environment offers opportunities: vantage points for reconnaissance, hidden paths, covered areas for stealth, and rooftops and elevated positions for planning infiltrations or retreating.<\/p>\n

    Variations in weather and seasons alter the experience of different regions (atmosphere, visibility, traversal, terrain reading). Exploration becomes more organic: the same area can be played differently depending on the time of day, the strategy, or the character used.<\/p>\n

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    Infiltration, espionage and preparation<\/h3>\n

    Shadows emphasizes preparation. Before acting, it's possible to observe, identify threats, locate access points, and choose a plan. Stealth approaches rely on the intelligent use of the environment: entering via a rooftop, skirting a fence, crossing a garden, exploiting a blind spot, neutralizing a key target, and then disappearing before the alert spreads.<\/p>\n

    This "espionage" aspect blends well with the Assassin's Creed structure: contracts, targets, heavily guarded areas, secondary objectives, and contextual opportunities. The game encourages players to take information seriously, rather than rushing headlong into things.<\/p>\n

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    Combat, equipment and progression<\/h3>\n

    The progression system is based on equipment, skills, and improved gameplay options. As the adventure unfolds, increasing your power isn't just about "hitting harder": it unlocks additional tools, ways to approach locations, defensive\/offensive options, and better adaptation to situations.<\/p>\n

    Equipment influences playstyle: weapons, armor, utility items, and upgrades can all shape how you play. An infiltration approach prioritizes mobility and stealth, while a samurai approach emphasizes impact, resilience, and combat management.<\/p>\n

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    Hideout, league and network<\/h3>\n

    A significant part of the experience revolves around building a network: allies, support, resources, and organization. The game offers a hiding place<\/strong> Customizable and scalable, serving as a base of operations. This space provides a breather between missions: preparing, adjusting equipment, strengthening certain options, and developing a "league" to support progress.<\/p>\n

    This dimension reinforces the \u201cshadow war\u201d aspect: the player is not just an isolated fighter, but an actor who structures his capacity for action.<\/p>\n

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    For what type of player?<\/h3>\n

    Assassin's Creed Shadows is particularly suitable for:<\/p>\n

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      those who love historical open worlds<\/strong> and exploration,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      players attracted by the\u2019infiltration<\/strong> and planning,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      those who prefer the\u2019action<\/strong> and more intense fighting,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      fans of the series looking for an episode focused on the Feudal Japan<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      players who appreciate varied quests, well-balanced loot, and progression.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \u2753 FAQ<\/h2>\n

      What kind of game is Assassin's Creed Shadows?<\/strong>
      Open-world action-adventure game, featuring stealth, combat, and progression.<\/p>\n

      Does the structure rely on one or more characters?<\/strong>
      Two playable protagonists, with two complementary gameplay styles.<\/p>\n

      Release date?<\/strong>
      March 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

      What are the PC system requirements?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      • Windows 10 Operating System<\/li>\n
      • ProcessorIntel i7-4790 \/ AMD Ryzen5 1600<\/li>\n
      • 8GB Memory<\/li>\n
      • Graphics cardNvidia GTX 1060 6GB \/ AMD RX 570 4GB<\/li>\n
      • 100 GB storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

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      RECOMMENDED<\/h4>\n
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      • OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10<\/li>\n
      • ProcessorIntel i7-8700k \/ AMD Ryzen5 3600<\/li>\n
      • 16 GB memory<\/li>\n
      • Graphics cardNvidia GTX 2070 8GB \/ AMD RX 5700XT 8GB<\/li>\n
      • 100 GB storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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        Assassin's Creed Shadows<\/strong> is an open-world action-adventure game in the Feudal Japan<\/strong>. Alternate between a shinobi<\/strong> specializing in infiltration and a samurai<\/strong> Formidable in combat, explore rich regions, complete missions your way and develop your network.<\/p>\n