Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC Details Revealed

Summary

• A Steam leak reportedly revealed details about "Claws of Awaji," the first DLC for Assassin's Creed Shadows.
• The expansion includes a new region, weapon type, skills, gear, and more, adding over 10 hours of gameplay.
• Shadows, initially slated for November 2024, 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 East Asia.

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

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

Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC Leaks Following Another Delay

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

As Ubisoft Quebec prepares for Assassin's Creed Shadows' launch, Ubisoft faces uncertainty amidst rumors of a Tencent buyout. This speculation follows a challenging period with underperforming titles like XDefiant and Star Wars Outlaws.