Assassin's Creed Shadows for Nintendo Switch 2 Launches December 2, Supports All Play Modes and Shares Progress Across Platforms
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/956/G095626/20251024014/
Editorial Department: Akasaka | 2025/10/24 03:36 (UTC)
Ubisoft has today (October 24, 2025) announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be released on December 2, and unveiled a trailer (external link). The price is 7,150 yen (tax included).
This action-adventure game lets players experience feudal Japan through two protagonists: “Naoe,” a stealthy ninja, and “Yasuke,” a powerful samurai. The PC,PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions have been available since March.
The Nintendo Switch 2 version supports all gameplay modes and allows seamless play at home or on the go. Thanks to cross-progression via Ubisoft Connect, players can share their progress across platforms.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Nintendo Switch 2 confirmed for December 2 release
Experience the latest “Assassin’s Creed” adventure anytime, anywhere
Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 2, 2025. The Nintendo Switch 2 version supports all gameplay modes and enables seamless gaming at home or while traveling. It also features touch screen controls for more intuitive navigation of menus, maps, and hideouts.
At launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 edition will include all updates released after the game’s initial release. However, the first expansion content, “The Trap on Awaji,” is scheduled to be released early next year.
Comment from Game Director Charles Benoit:
“I am truly delighted that we can now bring Assassin’s Creed Shadows to Nintendo players. Whether you choose to sneak through shadows as Naoe or confront enemies head-on as Yasuke, players will have the freedom to explore the bustling streets of feudal Japan anytime and anywhere—whether at home or on a journey—with their Nintendo Switch 2.”
The game will be available for purchase on December 2, priced at 7,150 yen (tax included), in either physical format with a Nintendo Switch 2 key card or digital download via the Nintendo eShop. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows supports cross-progression across all platforms through Ubisoft Connect, allowing players to seamlessly continue their adventure regardless of platform.
Developed primarily by Ubisoft Quebec, Assassin’s Creed Shadows leverages an enhanced Anvil engine to deliver a highly detailed and immersive experience that transports players into the turbulent era of feudal Japan. Master two distinct protagonists—Naoe, the stealthy ninja, and Yasuke, the formidable samurai—with unique skills and roles. Learn complementary playstyles, seamlessly switch between characters, and follow their intertwined destinies as they help shape a new chapter in Japanese history.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available on Ubisoft+, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Nintendo Switch 2, Apple Silicon-powered Macs via the Mac App Store, and Windows PC (via Epic Games Store, Steam, Ubisoft Store).