Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC 'Claws of Awaji' - Ubisoft Finally Gives Us a Date (Sort Of)
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Ubisoft's earnings call subtly revealed that the 'Claws of Awaji' DLC for Assassin's Creed Shadows is likely landing before the end of September, offering players a swashbuckling return to feudal Japan sooner than they thought.
Right, so Ubisoft's been hinting and teasing about the 'Claws of Awaji' DLC for Assassin's Creed Shadows since before the game even launched. Talk about building the hype train early, eh? But fair play to them, the base game hit the five-million player mark, so something's working. I mean, who doesn't love a bit of historical stab-em-up action?
Anyway, according to Game Rant, in Ubisoft's latest earnings call (you know, where they talk about spreadsheets and making money – riveting stuff), they dropped a clue about when we can expect to see Noae and Yasuke back in action. Turns out, 'Claws of Awaji' is pegged for Q2 of FY2025. Now, for us normal folk, that translates to sometime before the end of September. So, basically, strap yourselves in, because we're looking at, at most, two months of waiting. Not too shabby, eh?
Remember that rumor from May suggesting a September or October release? Looks like those internet whispers were pretty close to the mark. Ten hours of treasure hunting, new skills, and a brand-new weapon type? Sounds like a decent excuse to dust off your katana and get back into feudal Japan, doesn’t it?
The DLC apparently involves our dynamic duo heading to the island of Awaji, not just to find shiny loot but also to evade the Sanzoku Ippa – sounds like a bunch of right rogues. Makes you wonder what sort of sticky situations they'll be getting into this time. I'm picturing a whole load of stealthy shenanigans and acrobatic assassinations, naturally.
Ubisoft seems to be doubling down on the Assassin's Creed franchise. We’ve got whispers of an Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake (shiver me timbers!), plus other titles like Assassin's Creed Hexe and Jade still cooking away in the development pot. It’s a bit like Ubisoft's got a whole cupboard full of historical adventures, and they’re just deciding which one to unleash next. Still, for now, it looks like their energy is focused on making Assassin's Creed Shadows even bigger and better.
So, will you be diving back into Assassin's Creed Shadows for the Claws of Awaji DLC? I reckon it's worth a punt, especially if you rinsed the main game and are craving more samurai action. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to sharpen my virtual blade. Credit to Game Rant for sniffing out this tasty morsel of gaming news.
Tags: Assassin's Creed Shadows, Ubisoft, DLC, Gaming News, Release Date
Original article: Game Rant