LogIn“The core of the game can be pick your character and the game adapts.”
Jonathan Dumont, the Creative Director of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, has assured fans that they’ll enjoy the freedom to switch between the two protagonists, shinobi Naoe and samurai Yasuke, and will be free from the potential pressure of having to “try to split the time.”
In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Jonathan shared insights into the game’s dual protagonist design. Both characters will receive their own introduction and questline; that’s to say, Yasuke can’t play Naoe’s personal questline.
However, according to Dumont, an estimated 80-90% of AC Shadows can be played as either Yasuke, who boasts strength, or Naoe, who is more skilled at stealth. The core story can be accessed no matter which character has been chosen. Therefore, players won’t be “missing out on things too much” if only one role is largely played. “The core of the game can be pick your character and the game adapts.”
There is an advantage to switching roles, though, since each of them has a unique gameplay style that brings fresh experiences. That’s a reason that Dumont believes players could consider doing so. “Usually I play stealth and then I play, all right, let me destroy some camps and stuff all right for a while. And then I just change like that,” Dumont shared his own experiences. “Have fun with the game, just play it as you want.”
Ubisoft
As Ubisoft’s last chance at a comeback, the newest installment of the franchise ties up closely with the fate of the iconic developer. Failure to achieve success in both critical response and commercial performance could be fatal and reduce Ubisoft’s leverage in negotiations with potential buyer Tencent. Hence, it’s pretty necessary to guarantee a positive player experience, making more of them happy if possible. The last delay from February 14 to a month later aims to allow more time for the team to bring an “engaging Day-1 experience,” and the game will feature a CANON mode so players who don't like making choices won't be struggling.
Last week, the content of The Art of Assassin’s Creed Shadows art book appeared on a website, revealing key details about the game’s story, setting, characters, UI, and more.
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