Rumor: Assassin’s Creed Shadows Adding Co-Op Mode

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Rumor: Assassin's Creed Shadows Adding Co-Op Mode

Key Takeaways

  • Ubisoft Quebec is rumored to be adding a co-op mode to Assassin’s Creed Shadows, codenamed League, which will be released post-launch.
  • Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been delayed to February 14, 2025, creating competition with other major AAA titles.
  • Shadows features two playable protagonists, the stealth-focused shinobi Naoe and the combat-centric samurai Yasuke.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming experience under my belt, I must say that the recent developments surrounding Assassin’s Creed Shadows have piqued my interest significantly. The delay until February 14, 2025, is disappointing, but the addition of a co-op mode post-launch is intriguing.

It’s been reported that Ubisoft Quebec, creators of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows,” are considering incorporating a cooperative mode in the game post-release. In this next major installment set within the RPG genre and taking place in 16th century Japan, players will experience the narratives of two playable characters: Naoe and Yasuke. As a shinobi, Naoe offers players stealthy strategies to accomplish objectives, while Yasuke, a powerful samurai, presents the choice for players to engage in intense, open combat head-on.

Previously scheduled for release on November 15, Ubisoft has announced that the launch of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” has been pushed back to February 14. This almost three-month delay has left many eager fans disappointed, as it appeared that the game was set to come out as planned, with Ubisoft planning to exhibit at the Tokyo Game Show in October. Now, Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed title set in Japan will be released in the same month as Xbox’s “Avowed”, Capcom’s “Monster Hunter Wilds”, “Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2” and several other notable AAA games, creating a highly competitive environment for these titles in February.

Approximately a week following the delay of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows”, whispers are surfacing about a cooperative gameplay feature Ubisoft intends to incorporate into the title. According to Insider Gaming, Ubisoft Quebec is working on a two-player cooperative mode for “Assassin’s Creed Shadows”, codenamed League. In this mode, players teaming up will assume control of the game’s dual protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke. Insider Gaming explains that the co-op mode for “Shadows” (League) was not responsible for the game’s delay, as development on the feature predates Ubisoft’s decision to move the game to next year. Backing this up, Insider Gaming states that this cooperative mode will be introduced to “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” post-release.

AC Shadows Rumored To Add Co-Op Mode Post-Launch

The most recent “Assassin’s Creed” game that emphasized cooperative play was 2014’s “Assassin’s Creed Unity,” set during the French Revolution, which supported up to four players. Although it appears “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” only accommodates two players, the co-op in this game could be intriguing because Naoe and Yasuke play differently. From what Ubisoft has revealed about the game, Yasuke isn’t adept at stealth, while Naoe struggles with open combat, so players must collaborate to devise strategies for handling specific zones. Additionally, “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” will be the first major RPG-style “Assassin’s Creed” game to offer cooperative play, making it intriguing to see how this fresh, engaging experience unfolds.

In addition to Assassin’s Creed Shadows, a multiplayer game named Invictus (also known as Assassin’s Creed) is expected to be released around 2025. Moreover, Ubisoft is working on Codename Hexe, a darker and more linear adventure set during the Holy Roman witch trials. The anticipated remake of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, codenamed Obsidian, is still in development. Fans might get updates about these two intriguing Assassin’s Creed projects next year.

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2024-10-03 20:23