Assassin's Creed Shadows Leaping Onto Switch 2? Ubisoft Hints at Portable Ninja Shenanigans
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Ubisoft might have accidentally confirmed Assassin's Creed Shadows is heading to the Nintendo Switch 2, potentially bringing samurai stealth to your daily commute, mate. The rumours swirled from a recent earnings call, hinting at a portable version alongside the upcoming Claws of Awaji expansion.
Right, so Ubisoft might have just accidentally let the cat out of the bag regarding Assassin's Creed Shadows on the Nintendo Switch 2, according to a report by Game Rant. During a recent earnings call – those delightfully dull but sometimes revealing chats between suits – execs dropped a few hints that sounded suspiciously like confirmation.
Specifically, when asked about future plans, Ubisoft CFO Frederick Duguet mentioned a game slated for the Switch 2 within the current fiscal year (ending March 2026). Then, CEO Yves Guillemot chimed in, adding that "some new versions will be coming to other machines" when discussing Assassin's Creed Shadows. Now, unless they're planning a version for my toaster, it's a fair bet they're talking about the Switch 2, innit?
Assassin's Creed Shadows, for those who've been living under a rock (or, you know, just playing other games), is the latest installment in the stealthy stab-em-up franchise. It throws players into 16th-century Japan, letting them switch between two protagonists: Naoe, a shinobi assassin, and Yasuke, a historical samurai warrior. The game's already racked up five million players in its first four months, despite some controversy over, well, everything from the main character to repetitive gameplay. But hey, an 81 OpenCritic score ain't too shabby, and it seems folks are digging the open world and stealth elements.
But what does a Switch 2 version actually *mean*? Well, potentially, it means being able to assassinate Templars on your commute. Which, let's be honest, is a tempting prospect. Plus, it could give Ubisoft a chance to rake in even more dosh from the game, which, given how much these things cost to develop, makes perfect sense.
There's also speculation that the Switch 2 version could coincide with the release of the Claws of Awaji expansion, rumoured to drop sometime in September or October. This DLC promises around 10 hours of new story content, new locales, new enemies, and shiny new abilities for our ninja and samurai mates. A co-op mode is also potentially on the way in 2026, which could be bloody brilliant on the go with a Switch 2.
Of course, Ubisoft hasn't officially confirmed anything yet. It's all hints and implications at this point, but where there's smoke, there's usually a bloke with a hidden blade. And with other big titles like Star Wars Outlaws, Borderlands 4, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and Hades 2 also heading to Nintendo's new console, things are looking interesting for the Switch 2. I reckon this could be a game-changer... assuming the Switch 2 can handle it, of course. We wouldn't want a repeat of *certain* Assassin's Creed PC ports, would we? *shudders*
Tags: Assassin's Creed Shadows, Nintendo Switch 2, Ubisoft, Gaming News, Rumors
Original article: Game Rant