Players will experience the intertwined stories of Naoe, an adept shinobi Assassin from the Iga Province, and Yasuke, the powerful samurai of historical legend. Discover their personal stories, meet pivotal historical figures, and shape the duo’s common destiny as they usher in a new era for Japan.  

As Naoe and Yasuke, players can master two complementary playstyles, with each character featuring their own progression paths, skills, weapon options, and stats. Whether they embrace Naoe’s stealth skills or Yasuke’s combat prowess, players will have plenty of ways to approach objectives. With Naoe, they will experience refined infiltration mechanics using light, noise, shadows, and changing surroundings to avoid detection from enemies. With Yasuke, they will be able to take on larger groups of enemies with brutal precision. 

The game will let players explore a vast open world with a variety of landscapes evolving through weather and seasons. From spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and pastoral landscapes, feudal Japan comes to life with unprecedented dynamism built from the ground up with the latest version of Anvil engine and the power of new-gen consoles.  

In this troubled period, information is key and will be at the heart of the renewed exploration mechanics. Players will build their own spies’ network to unveil new areas and hunt down targets. Allies with highly specialized skills and abilities can also be recruited to help during missions. The creation of their own customizable hideout will enable players to enhance their network and train their new crew. From base building and layout to decorations and accessories, they will be able to craft a unique place to call home. 

High-end PC and console accessories manufacturer Lexip announced that their forthcoming line of licensed Assassin’s Creed Shadows accessories, is now available for pre-order.

Designed in collaboration with Ubisoft© to commemorate the launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, due for release on November 15th 2024, the new range of hardware features intricate levels of detailing lifted directly from the game, infusing the hardware with stunning aesthetics, state-or-the-art specifications and best-in-class quality.

The new Lexip range of Assassin’s Creed Shadows hardware is a sight to behold, featuring lavish textures, artwork and enhancements exclusive to the line-up, making the hardware a treasured collectible range for any Assassin’s Creed fan. 

The new range consists of six individual accessories for console and PC, and in addition, Lexip will also be releasing five individual Bundles Packs, consisting of select accessories as well as the full digital game code of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, on compatible platforms, representing the ideal way to immerse yourself in the astonishing world of Assassin’s Creed for remarkable value for money.

The range of Assassin’s Creed Shadows accessories includes:

Lexip x Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Shadows Audio Headset:

Hear every movement, stalk every enemy, the Lexip x Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Shadows Audio Headset brings the incredible audio landscape of Assassin’s Creed Shadows to life with precision realism. Proudly paying tribute to Feudal Japan with its ancestral motifs, ambient red LED lighting and superior sound quality, the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Audio Headset features powerful 50mm drivers and padded adjustable headband for sustained comfort. Utilising Bluetooth® or the 2.4GHz USB dongle, the headset features wireless compatibility with a wide range of platforms including PS4™, PS5™, Nintendo® Switch™, PC, Mac, Android® and iOS™ devices. For users preferring wired audio, the headset simply connects to any 3.5mm audio jack. With a 1000 mAh Li-Ion battery providing exceptional battery life, gamers will have a clear advantage over the competition no matter how long they play.

Lexip x Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Shadows Headset Stand:

The ideal companion to the Audio Headset, the Lexip x Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Shadows Headset Stand provides the perfect resting place for your headset while preparing for your next battle. Ideal to store or display your Headset, the Headset Stand honours the millennium codes of a traditional Japanese Katana and is richly styled to perfectly match your Headset.

Lexip x Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Shadows Controller:

Forge your own adventure with the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Controller. Featuring wireless 2.4Ghz technology via the included USB dongle, the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Controller is compatible with PS4 and PC and features full mechanical switches for the front action buttons, providing pinpoint precision. Fourteen buttons feature on the controller with the four main action buttons featuring enhanced feedback and dual vibration rumble across the entire controller. The controller also features 4 programmable palettes. With a 300 mAh battery rechargeable via USB-C and four programmable background lighting modes, there’s no better way to defend your characters honour as you soak up your dreams of feudal Japan.

Lexip x Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Shadows Mouse:

Engineered for sustained gaming sessions, the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Mouse features Lexip’s signature thumb joystick, which is fully programmable for enhanced manoeuvrability. Six ceramic pads provide a perfect glide with minimal effort and the fully programmable Lexip Control Software provides more than 50 profiles at your fingertips. Two programmable side buttons combine with twin main buttons and a clickable thumbwheel, providing exceptional options for PC gamers. With a soft touch luxurious coating and a 12000 DPI, the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Mouse provides a polling rate of 500Hz, complemented by programmable RGB lighting designed to bring your gaming sessions to life.

Lexip x Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Shadows Mousepad:

Elevate your gameplay with the durable and rigid Assassin’s Creed Shadows Mousepad from Lexip and Ubisoft. With a uniquely smooth glide control and unparalleled comfort, the Mousepad features LED lighting and a wide surface area for freedom of movement. Its gaming surface is filled with traditional imagery.

Lexip x Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Shadows QWERTY Keyboard:

Play with the precision of a shinobi with the Assassin’s Creed Shadows QWERTY Keyboard. Beautifully crafted with 88 painted keys, the Assassin’s Creed Shadows QWERTY Keyboard features independent mechanical red switches for unrivalled durability. Latex anti-slip pads ensure your keyboard stays where it’s supposed to and the configurable RGB backlighting with built-in lighting profiles, illuminates your controls when gaming in a darkened environment.

In addition to the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Accessory Range, Lexip will also be releasing several planned Bundle Packs which include select accessories alongside a digital code of the full game. Bundles include:

• Initiate Bundle: Full Digital PC Game, Mouse, XXL Mousepad*, Fabric Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collectible Wall Scroll
• Assassin Bundle: Full Digital PC Game, Audio Headset, Controller, Fabric Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collectible Wall Scroll
• Disciple Bundle: Full Digital PC Game, QWERTY Keyboard, Fabric Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collectible Wall Scroll
• Master Bundle: Full Digital PC Game, Mouse, XXL Mousepad*, Keyboard, Fabric Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collectible Wall Scroll
• Legend Bundle : Full Digital PC Game, Mouse, XXL Mousepad*, Keyboard, Controller, Headset and stand, Fabric Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collectible Wall Scroll
• Mentor Bundle: Full Digital PS5 Game, Audio Headset, Headset Stand, Fabric Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collectible Wall Scroll

Lionel Chataignier, President of Lexip (Pixminds Group), commented, “Assassin’s Creed is one of gaming’s most iconic franchises and the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed Shadows is certain to be another stellar entry in this beloved series. We’ve worked hard alongside our friends at Ubisoft to craft a superior range of quality accessories which we believe elevates what can be expected from licensed hardware and does justice to the beauty and of the game’s feudal Japanese setting. We look forward to enhancing the game through our hardware range when the game goes on sale later this year.”

The new licensed Assassin’s Creed Shadows Accessory Range is available now for pre-order at Amazon. Selected items will also be available at GAME, Argos, Game Collection and ShopTo.

Fans pre-ordering Assassin’s Creed Shadows will receive an additional quest for any pre-ordered edition. The Gold, Ultimate, and Collector’s Editions of Assassin’s Creed Shadows were announced as well: 

• The Gold Edition will include the base game, the Season Pass (including a bonus quest with additional unlockable content as well as two upcoming expansions) and 3 days early access to the game. 
• The Ultimate Edition will include the base game, the Season Pass, the Ultimate Pack and 3 days early access to the game. The Ultimate Pack will contain the Sekiryu Character Pack (Naoe and Yasuke outfit and weapon, trinket and mount), the Sekiryu Hideout Pack, 5 Skill points and a Red and black photo mode filter. 
• The Collector’s Edition will include the base game, the Season Pass, the Ultimate Pack, physical content and 3 days early access to the game. The physical content will be a Steelbook, the World map, Naoe & Yasuke Figurine, life-size Naoe's Katana Tsuba, a Wall Creed Scroll, an 84 pages collector's artbook and 2 sumi-e lithographs. 

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, Macs with Apple silicon via the Mac App Store as well as PC (Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store) on November 15, 2024 at $69.99. Players who subscribe to Ubisoft+ or purchase the Ultimate Edition can get the game three days early on November 12th.