Assassin’s Creed Shadows Expansion Details Leaked on Steam

Summary

• A Steam leak reportedly revealed details about "Claws of Awaji," the first DLC for Assassin's Creed Shadows.
• The expansion includes a new region, weapon type, skills, gear, and more, adding over 10 hours of gameplay.
• Pre-ordering Shadows will grant access to the Claws of Awaji DLC and a bonus mission. Shadows' release date was recently delayed to March 20, 2025.

Details about Assassin's Creed Shadows’ first expansion, "Claws of Awaji," have reportedly leaked on Steam. Set in feudal Japan, Assassin's Creed Shadows marks the franchise's first foray into East Asia.

After much anticipation, fans will finally experience an Assassin's Creed game set in Japan, a highly requested location. Players control dual protagonists: Yasuke, a Samurai, and Naoe, a Shinobi, navigating 16th-century Japan. Despite high expectations, Shadows' development has been challenging, facing backlash and multiple delays.

A now-deleted Steam update, according to Insider Gaming, leaked information about "Claws of Awaji." The expansion reportedly features a new region, weapon type, skills, gear, and abilities, adding over 10 hours of content. Pre-ordering the game will reportedly grant access to this DLC and a bonus mission.

Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC Leaks Following Latest Delay

The leak emerged after Ubisoft announced another delay, pushing the release date from November 15, 2024, to February 14, 2025, and then again to March 20, 2025. The developers cited the need for further polishing and refinement.

As Ubisoft Quebec prepares for Shadows’ launch, Ubisoft faces uncertainty amidst rumors of a Tencent buyout. This speculation follows a difficult period for the company, with several major titles receiving lukewarm reception and failing to meet financial expectations.