Black Samurai Takes Feudal Japan

Get ready to trade your assassin's hood for a sharp katanabecause in “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” you will finally be able to live your dream as a ninja (or samurai, depending on the day).

That's right, Ubisoft decided it was time to explore the intrigues and sharp blades of Feudal Japan. So mark your calendar for this historic retreat (with a dose of poetic freedom, of course) hits stores on November 15, 2024.

What to expect from “Assassin's Creed Shadows”?

Narrative and Setting – The tales of Naoe, the shadow shinobi, and Yasuke, the legendary samurai, promise more twists than an eight o'clock soap opera. Prepare to dive into a world where every conversation is a game of chess and every decision can be the difference between honor and dishonor.

Exploration and Strategy – Forget the old tactic of climbing towers to unlock the map. Now, you build your own spy network. Want to feel like the boss of feudal Japan's information mafia? Then this is your game.

Editions for Fans and Newcomers – For die-hard fans, the pre-order offers everything from extra missions to costumes that will make your avatars look like they came out of a Kurosawa film. And for those who like an edge, the “Ultimate Pack” turns you into a veritable walking arsenal of gadgets and abilities.

Waste of time philosophically speaking?

Ah, the eternal dilemma of spending hours in virtual worlds. Every minute in Assassin's Creed Shadows it will be a minute less in real life, every choice in the game, a choice not made in your life. But who can say which is more valuable? The chance to rewrite history (virtually) or live in the mundane? In the end, we are all just shadows passing through history, whether digital or flesh and blood.

So while you ponder life's big questions, why not do so dressed as a ninja in a meticulously reconstructed world, cutting through the odds and collecting stylish armor? Let's face it, it's probably more exciting than paying bills or grocery shopping.

Controversy with Black Samurai?

Ah, Ubisoft and its shenanigans with history! With “Assassin's Creed Shadows“, they are once again stirring the cauldron of history to serve us a dish that is half truth, half fantasy. This time, YasukeO Black Samurai, steals the show. But let's be serious, who needs a history degree when you can have swords and drama?

Yasuke, this figurearrived in Japan as a mere servant and, according to rumors and Ubisoft, climbed the feudal ladder until he became almost a samurai. Of course, academics frown because there isn't a parchment with an official stamp saying “Yasuke the Samurai”. But who cares about bureaucracy when you have the opportunity to explore feudal Japan and maybe change the history books a little (or a lot)?

Ubisoft, this old rascalyou know that a story with Yasuke isn't just about cutting bamboo with katanas sharp. It's about throwing topics like foreignness and identitywhich, let's face it, are the face of the franchise Assassin's Creed. Yasuke, with his journey from servant to warrior, is the perfect character to explore these questions. It's not just a dip into the murky waters of creative freedom; It's a springboard jump.

So while we wait for the first gameplay trailer which promises more adrenaline than double espresso coffee, the question remains: will Ubisoft be able to balance reality with fiction without rocking the boat? Well, if you're in the game for well-told stories with a dash of “did that really happen?” “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” seems to be his next addiction. And honestly, if we're going to waste our time with games, at least let it be with style and a little historical debate, right? Let's get the popcorn and armor ready, because November is promising!