Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji DLC Release Date Leaked!

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Summary

  • Claws of Awaji DLC for Assassin’s Creed Shadows is expected in September or October 2025.
  • The DLC will introduce Awaji island, new enemies, and abilities for Yasuke and Naoe.
  • Ubisoft is also planning a co-op mode for the game.

It has been hinted that the first DLC for “Assassin’s Creed Shadows,” titled “Claws of Awaji,” may be released as early as September or no later than October. Ubisoft unveiled this upcoming expansion for “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” and their plans for a large amount of post-release content back in April.

The game titled “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” saw exceptional performance, coming in second only to “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla” in terms of franchise launches. The positive response and subsequent financial success of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” placed it at the top of sales charts consistently since its debut. Not long after its release, updates for the game began rolling out, maintaining its high level of popularity. It is anticipated that this year, a story expansion called “Claws of Awaji” will be released for “Assassin’s Creed Shadows”.

The standout part of Assassin’s Creed Shadows‘s first-year plan, the Claws of Awaji expansion pack, is expected to launch in September, according to Insider Gaming. The update includes the introduction of Awaji island, new adversaries, and additional skills for Yasuke and Naoe, all without being affected by Ubisoft’s decision to postpone its main IPs until 2026 and 2027. However, a potential shift into October is possible if Ubisoft adjusts its release schedule for upcoming games and DLCs. Additionally, the anticipated co-op mode for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, known as “League,” may debut in 2026. This cooperative gameplay focuses on a richer narrative that extends beyond the dual protagonists, hinting at potential new playable characters.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji DLC Rumored Release Window

  • September–October 2025

Beyond Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the report discussed advancements on three projects: the Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag remake (known as “Obisidian”), a multiplayer project called “Invictus” with capacity for 18 players, and the original game itself. The status of these titles was reported as ‘progressing well’, though Ubisoft has yet to publicly announce their release dates, which are still under development in their updated strategy.

For those engrossed in “Assassin’s Creed Shadows”, there’s plenty to anticipate till year-end. But that’s not all! Fans of this popular game have something extra to get excited about, as a collaboration with “Dead by Daylight” is scheduled for May 27. This exciting team-up aims to provide fans of both games with an exclusive gaming experience.

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2025-05-22 20:33