Summary
The upcomingAssassin’s Creed Shadowswill feature double assassinations for the first time since 2015’sSyndicate. Double assassinations were once a mainstay of the franchise, and so longtime fans will likely be happy to see them make their grand return whenAssassin’s Creed Shadowslaunches later this year.
Double assassinations were first introduced inAssassin’s Creed 2all the way back in 2009. Double assassinations remained a popular method of disposal for targets inAssassin’s Creedgamesfor years afterward, though they were abandoned afterAssassin’s Creed Syndicate.Syndicatemarked the end of the traditionalAssassin’s Creedformula, withOriginstaking the franchise in bold new directions.OdysseyandValhallabuilt on the framework provided byOrigins, and so some series staples, like double assassinations, have been missing for quite some time.
That will change whenAssassin’s Creed Shadowslaunches on November 15. It’s been confirmed by Ubisoft that Naoe, one of the game’s two playable characters, will be able to perform double assassinations using herHidden Blade and tanto. There are some key differences between Naoe and Yasuke, and Naoe’s ability to perform double assassinations can now be added to the list. Why Ubisoft decided to bring double assassinations back after nine years is unclear, but many fans will likely welcome their return. Notably,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsstudio Ubisoft Quebec was the developer behindSyndicate, the last time that the feature appeared. Nine years later, Ubisoft Quebec is bringing double assassinations back into the fold.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Features Double Assassinations
Depending on her weapons, she can assassinate enemies in unique ways, and perform double assassinations with her Hidden Blade and tanto.
Besides the fact that Naoe can perform double assassinations, there areother ways Naoe and Yasuke differ. Naoe is more about stealth, whereas Yasuke is a samurai that utilizes more direct combat. Naoe is able to perform classicAssassin’s Creedseries acrobatic tricks, whereas Yasuke can not. The full scope of how the two characters differ will be revealed whenAssassin’s Creed Shadowslaunches, though it’s quite likely Ubisoft will continue to tease fans with details in the weeks leading up to the highly-anticipated game’s release in November.
Ubisoft has made a clear effort to appeal to nostalgicAssassin’s Creedfans in recent years.Assassin’s Creed Mirageis a clear throwback to the franchise’s early days, for example, and the return of double assassinations is also likely to please longtime fans. Fans will find outhowAssassin’s Creed Shadowsstacks upto previous games in the series when it launches in November.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
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Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.
