Yasuke, Shadows and assassin

Yasuke not being an assassin in Assassin's Creed Shadows is nothing new, it's just the first time Ubisoft isn't in denial
Assassin's Creed Shadows simply calls a spade a spade. Syndicate isn't the only AC game that's tried to broaden our combat horizons. Ubisoft has been seeding the concept of a non-assassin Assassin's Creed hero for years now, permitting greater flexibility and choice with each new game.
No, Assassins Creed Shadows' Yasuke isn't an assassin, and yes, that does mean he won't play the same way the series' protagonists traditionally have
Yasuke, co-protagonist of the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows, is not one of the titular assassins, which means that he'll play a bit different than normal.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Hands-on Preview – Yasuke Changes the Game
We went hands-on with Assassin's Creed Shadows, spending nearly four hours in Japan. And Yasuke feels the most different the series has been in years.
After 6 hours with Assassin's Creed Shadows, here's the 10 details I love the most so far
Assassin's Creed Shadows is filled with incredible details, from a stylish take on Japan to some really devious stealth options
Assassin's Creed: Shadows: Historian Spots Minor Innacuracy
In a new video, Walt Mussell, and amateur Japanese historian, reacts to Assassin's Creed: Shadows gameplay. He spots one minor inaccuracy about Yasuke's weapon.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Feels Like The Series Trying To Come To Terms With Its Warring Halves
Ubisoft Quebec seems poised to be the first to pull together Assassin's Creed's disparate eras, but we've been here before and it's routinely not worked out.
Assassin's Creed Shadows devs want you to know that Yasuke isn't an assassin, and that means he's not getting any of those classic assassin abilities
Assassin's Creed Shadows devs want you to know that Yasuke isn't an assassin, and that means he's not getting any of those classic assassin abilities
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Isn’t Too Big To Fail
Assassin's Creed Shadows, the forthcoming open-world action stealth game from Ubisoft needs to be really good.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Faces Censorship in Japan Over Violence
The upcoming game Assassin’s Creed Shadows may take place in Japan, but when it reaches that country, it’s going to make some changes.
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“You literally control the buttons you press”: Assassin’s Creed Shadows Backlash Yasuke Destroying Japanese Shrine Ignores Pope Brawl From AC 2
Assassin's Creed Shadows is under the chopping board right now as it gets based for historical inaccuracies. But the ...
After replaying the best Assassin's Creed RPG, I hope Shadows uses the series' strengths to separate itself from Ghost of Tsushima
Feudal Japan. Political intrigue. Dual protagonists, each with their own unique combat specialities. Assassin's Creed Shadows ...
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows hands-on: four hours with Yasuke and Naoe in 16th-century Japan
At one point in my four-hour preview of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Yasuke finds himself perched precariously on a pagoda spire. The 250-pound samurai decked out in full warrior gear definitely ...
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Deluxe Edition: Customize your hideout and wield legendary weapons
ONE Esports lists all bonuses you get when you purchase the Assassin's Creed Shadows Deluxe Edition, including a step-by-step ...
Assassin's Creed Shadows had to have 2 different characters because players want both stealth and combat, and you couldn't have both with just one
The creative director of Assassin's Creed Shadows says that the decision to feature two distinct characters is part of the ...