Historical Research

Ubisoft took trips to Japan with expert guides for Assassin's Creed Shadows and spent 'a lot of time' researching on top of that — 'We're making video games, but for Assassin's Creed we try to be credible'

Ubisoft's art director Thierry Dansereau revealed that the development team for Assassin's Creed Shadows conducted extensive research, including guided trips to Japan and visits to museums, to ensure historical credibility. The team also utilized various media and thousands of images to inform the game's fictional narrative. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.