Assassin's Creed Shadows New Reddit AMA Full Breakdown

The Assassin's Creed Shadows development team answered many fans' questions in the new Assassin's Creed Shadows Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything), held on August 12, about the future of the franchise, the modern-day storyline, and more. Here’s a full breakdown of the most important answers.

Assassins vs. Templars in Shadows

During the Reddit AMA, the developers added that the Assassins vs. Templars conflict has always been a core pillar of the Assassin’s Creed series. With Shadows, they planned to establish their protagonist in the setting before expanding on the conflict. Now that it is done in the main game and similar to the Critical Role story drop, players should expect more deep dive in this conflict in the near future.

Legacy Outfits in AC Shadows

The developers officially confirmed that Legacy Outfits are coming soon to Assassin's Creed Shadows, but they don’t want to spoil the surprise by telling fans exactly which ones will be added.

New Information on Claws of Awajii DLC

Developers have shared more new information on the upcoming Claws of Awaji DLC for Assassin's Creed Shadows. In the expansion there will be no new weapons for Yasuke but there will be some new abilities for him. The main focus will be on the new Bō weapon for Naoe. That weapon will have its own mastery abilities, unique posture attacks and finishers.

More Fantasy Elements in Shadows

The Assassin's Creed Shadows developers confirmed that more fantasy elements, like the Dead by Daylight quest, are coming to the game. There will also be new fantasy elements.

Dynamic Seasons in Future AC Games

Another fan asked whether dynamic seasons will be featured in future AC games. The developers said that the development team is sharing the tech and knowledge for future titles. It’s up to them if they want to add this feature.

Social Stealth Could Return in The Franchise

Someone asked why social stealth was missing from Shadows, after playing such a big role in 2023’s Assassin’s Creed Mirage. The developers confirmed that social stealth is not gone from the franchise and could return in future Assassin's Creed games.

AC Odyssey Weapons in Shadows

When a fan asked whether there will be Assassin's Creed Odyssey weapons in Assassin's Creed Shadows, the developers hinted that Kassandra, who, as everyone knows, had a legendary journey across continents, might have some new Odyssey-themed weapons coming to Shadows in the future.

The Modern-Day Storyline & Basim

Another user asked where Basim was, why his modern-day storyline didn’t continue in Shadows, and whether he will ever return in future AC games. The developers answered this question and explained why it was missing.

New Parkour Update Coming in Shadows

The developers confirmed that more parkour updates will come to Assassin's Creed Shadows. They still have many plans, but they can’t share any more information right now.

New Gameplay Features for Naoe & Yasuke

Developers hinted that, in the future, Naoe and Yasuke might share some gameplay features in Shadows.

Long Awaited Japan Setting in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Developers shared their experiences and research on recreating the beautiful Japanese settings in AC Shadows.

New Concept Outfit for Naoe

Another fan asked if there was any chance for this particular concept outfit for Naoe to be made available in-game in the future. Developers said:

Isu Elements and Assassin's Creed Lore

Developers also talked about Assassin’s Creed lore and Isu elements in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Parkour Inspired from AC Mirage

Developers said they love AC Mirage, and many parkour elements in Shadows are inspired by the game.

Open Ending in AC Shadows

Developers discussed why AC Shadows has a more open ending structure.

Here are some topics that the developers have confirmed are either not coming to the game or are not planned for now:

• They aren't currently looking at adding a major expansion to the hideout at the moment. But they are also planning to deliver at least another customization pack for the hideout for the players that desire to acquire it.

• There will be no Discovery Tour mode for Assassin's Creed Shadows.

• No new open-world side activities for now but they are planning to expand one activity in future.

• Naoe and Yasuke will not be used as companions due to technical difficulties.

• There are no current plans for a new Hardcore mode like Mirage.

• No romance system in canon mode.

• No plans to bring back a 100% pick up rate for kunai.

• There will be no Torches in Shadows because a lot of walls are made out of paper, developers didn't want them to catch on fire and have all the cities quickly ablaze. 

• An extra weapon slot for Yasuke is not in the plans for now.

• No plans for Naoe's default hood without the mask. But, they're planning to add a few finishers to the most popular weapons.

• No plans for a Mercenary system like Odyssey.

• There will be no hair customization in Shadows.

• There will be no Shogi activity/minigame in a future update.

• There will be no ally that uses the hidden blade in combat.

• Weapons in cutscenes not planned right now.

These are all the important answers from the AC Shadows development team during the recent Reddit AMA. What are your thoughts on this? Share them with us below.