#ubisoft quebec

07.11.2026 | "James Kidd"

According to the reporter Stephen Tolto, an insider revealed that Ubisoft Québec was going to release a new AC game (after Shadows) which was supposed to occur after the end of the American Civil War during the period of Reconstruction, experienced by the nation between 1865 and 1877.

The protagonist was a former black slave (slavery has been abolished after the victory of the Federal) in the South of the country who, once he had devoted himself to the cause of the Assassins, decided to return to those places to take part in a conflict that would see him oppose the nascent Ku Klux Klan.

The narrative premises were certainly interesting, and their veracity was confirmed by the words of five current and former Ubisoft employees.

According to three of the insiders, there are two main reasons behind the cancellation of this Assassin's Creed game:

The first is linked to the many negative reactions generated by the revelation of one of the two protagonists of Assassin's Creed Shadows: Yasuke the Samurai;

The second is linked to the increasingly tense political climate in the United States of America.

The supposed name of this game should have been "Assassin's Creed Scarlet".

In my humble opinion, this game had a lot of potential.

Since the game is setted after the Civil War, we might have met several characters that we already know like Cudgel Cormac, Shay Cormac's grandson, and Aveline's grandson (that is mentioned as the mentor of the American Brotherhood in 1863).

A side mission could have been a mission in which the protagonist visited Ratonhnhaké:ton's grave or met one of his grandchildren.

The protagonist could also have visited the graves of Aveline and Shay.

There could have been a connection with the French or English brotherhood. The Frye twins were 18 in 1865.

What a wasted opportunity !!!

Publisher Ubisoft and developer Ubisoft Quebec will release a Switch 2 version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on December 2 for $59.99, the companies announced. The game’s fall roadmap was also revealed.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows first launched for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Store, Mac via App Store, and Luna on March 20.

Get the latest details below.

■ Title Update 10 (October 28)

Parkour Update 2

Following our first Parkour update, we’ve listened to your feedback and are coming back with a second Parkour Update coming October 28. This update will feature a new toggle option named “Advanced Parkour.” It will remove all parkour barriers, allowing you to do side ejects and back ejects from any height. We also bring some tweaks with side eject on parkour down, giving you more freedom of expression. The vertical ledge grab in regular parkour will now work in more situations, including non-standing objects, whether or not the advanced parkour toggle is on. From those non-standing objects, we are also introducing a new beam manual jump option. Finally, we are reintroducing a much-requested feature: the directional catch ledge mechanic.

Corrupted Castles

October 28 is also when you can expect a new Animus themed activity called Corrupted Castles. Any previously completed castle may get corrupted and filled with Animus anomalies, including Samurai Daisho and their corresponding reward chests. Up to five Corrupted Castles will appear on the map each season, allowing you plenty of opportunities to reengage those castles and higher levels of play for even greater rewards.

■ Title Update 11 (November 25)

Free Story drops

The 3rd story drop is coming your way on November 25th, and it’s called “A Puzzlement”. This quest has a much more humorous, silly tone, much more akin to something like AC Odyssey, in which we are digging up old foes from Naoe’s past who are looking for a bit of redemption. Our two protagonists will learn new skills from each other:

Naoe will learn how to perform her own spectacular version of Yasuke’s war kick ability.

Yasuke will learn how to stealthily dispatch enemies in a non-lethal way.

As the name suggests, “A Puzzlement”, also introduces a brand new and intricate environmental puzzle that may hold the answers to a bunch of questions that you, the community, have been asking for a while. But there is more! We are doubling down on free story drops because our next special collaboration is also dropping on November 25th. You can also expect a bunch of freebies around the holiday season.

■ Switch 2 Version

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming on the Nintendo Switch 2 on December 2. It will have all the recent updates and free content drops, except for the “Claws of Awaji” expansion that will come later in the new year. It will also work with cross-progression to Ubisoft Connect, so you will be able to pick up where you left off. Switch 2 also offers a new way to play with touch screen features in all menus including world map, store, and hideout.

Watch a new trailer below.

Switch 2 Announce Trailer

Assassin's Creed Shadows: Official Cinematic World Premiere Trailer

Japanese version

Who Are Naoe and Yasuke?

Assassin’s Creed Shadows will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store on November 15, 2024. Pre-orders are available now and include the bonus quest “Thrown to the Dogs.”

In addition to the standard edition, Gold and Ultimate Editions will also be available. Here are the details:

Gold Edition ($109.99)

The base game

Up to three days of early access to the game

The season pass including a bonus quest at launch and two upcoming expansions

Ultimate Edition ($129.99)

The base game

Up to three days of early access to the game

The season pass including a bonus quest at launch and two upcoming expansions

The Ultimate Pack containing the Sekiryu Character Pack, Hideout Pack, and five skill points, as well as the Red Dragon filter in Photo mode

Key visual

Screenshots

Overview

About

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.

Key Features

Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.

Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.

Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.