Assassin's Creed Shadows Devs Acknowledge Story Shortcomings, Celebrate Launch
Ubisoft admits Assassin's Creed Shadows' main story didn't fully connect with players, but fans are happy with the final update, while developers express pride in shipping the ambitious title.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Ended Up Great–If You Played All The DLC
This article argues that the post-launch DLC for Assassin's Creed Shadows, particularly the "Black Tides" expansion, significantly improved the game's narrative and structure, making it feel more like a complete Assassin's Creed experience. The author expresses disappointment that these improvements were not part of the base game, which suffered from a lengthy and aimless second act and an abrupt conclusion.
Ubisoft Acknowledges 'Community Didn't Resonate' With Assassin's Creed Shadows Story as Much as Hoped, While Fans Praise Final Update
Ubisoft has acknowledged that the narrative of Assassin's Creed Shadows did not resonate as strongly with players as anticipated. Meanwhile, fans are reportedly pleased with the game's final update, which they believe addresses plot holes and provides a more satisfying conclusion.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Director Acknowledges Community Not Resonating With Base Game’s Story
Ubisoft Associate Game Director Simon Lemay-Comtois acknowledged that the community did not resonate with the main story of Assassin's Creed Shadows as much as hoped. Feedback regarding story elements and a desire for more Templar involvement guided the development of the final 'Black Tides' update, which introduces a new ending and endgame activity called Domains. The update also aims to connect Shadows' narrative threads with past and future entries in the franchise, including nods to Edward Kenway.
Assassin's Creed Shadows lead is simply "proud" the game launched because "shipping a game nowadays…
Assassin's Creed Shadows art director Thierry Dansereau expressed pride in the game's launch, acknowledging the challenges of shipping a title in the current industry. He stated that the team is happy the game was released despite any accompanying baggage.
'I'm Proud That We Shipped the Game!' — Assassin's Creed Shadows Developer Reflects on Its Legacy, a Year on From Launch - IGN
Ubisoft art director Thierry Dansereau expressed pride in shipping Assassin's Creed Shadows, highlighting its technological advancements in parkour, stealth, and fighting systems. He noted that features like real-time ray traced global illumination and the dynamic Atmos weather system will benefit future Assassin's Creed titles. The discussion took place during an event celebrating the game's first anniversary.
