Assassin’s Creed Shadows to Unleash Even Tougher Challenges for Die-Hard Players

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Summary

  • Ubisoft is considering adding tougher difficulty options to Assassin’s Creed Shadows based on player feedback.
  • The current difficulty settings are customizable, but players wanting a greater challenge may have more options in the future.

The creative director of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Jonathan Dumont, has made it known that Ubisoft is actively considering the implementation of increased difficulty levels in the widely-enjoyed RPG. With numerous players having already conquered Assassin’s Creed Shadows, there has been a demand for more challenging options during subsequent playthroughs.

Regardless of some challenges in launch, such as multiple setbacks, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has now been played by gamers and has garnered favorable feedback from critics. A week post-release, the game has surpassed 3 million players, demonstrating that the buzz around it is driving player count significantly. Moreover, on Steam, Assassin’s Creed Shadows holds the series record for the highest number of simultaneous players, indicating a promising outcome for Ubisoft as they aim for a major success.

At the 2025 Game Developer’s Conference, Assassin’s Creed Shadows creative director Jonathan Dumont revealed that Ubisoft is considering enhancing the game for tougher players by creating a more challenging setting. He stated, “We’re actively looking at making the game harder for those who desire it… How difficult do you want it to be? We’re keeping an eye on feedback and player opinions about the game.” This could be beneficial for players planning multiple playthroughs of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, especially if their initial experiences are using the default settings.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Could Get More Difficulty Options in the Future

In “Assassin’s Creed Shadows,” adjusting the level of challenge is quite flexible. Initially, you have four preset modes: Story, Forgiving, Normal, and Expert. Additionally, players can fine-tune their experience using a Difficulty Tuning setting, allowing them to customize combat and stealth aspects according to their preference. However, there’s a limit to how much one can adjust before the challenge maxes out. The good news for those craving a real test is that Dumont hinted at more challenging difficulty options, though no release date has been announced as of yet, so we’ll just have to wait and see if they materialize.

For enthusiasts of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows”, there’s still much excitement ahead even beyond additional challenge settings. Before its release, a sneak peek at the “Claws of Awaji” DLC for “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” was given, promising gamers over 10 hours of gameplay and a fresh region to discover. As of now, no specific launch date has been announced for the “Claws of Awaji” expansion.

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2025-03-29 20:14