The upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows, launching on March 20, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, promises to be a unique entry in the long-running franchise.  Fans have long requested a ninja-themed Assassin's Creed, and Shadows delivers, featuring dual protagonists: the ninja Naoe and the samurai Yasuke.  This blend of stealth and combat styles, set against the backdrop of feudal Japan, makes it one of the most anticipated releases in the series.

The game will allow players to experience both the stealthy infiltration tactics of a shinobi and the powerful, direct combat of a samurai. This dual-protagonist system opens up a world of gameplay possibilities, offering diverse approaches to missions and exploration.

A recent leak suggests Assassin's Creed Shadows will also break new ground on PC by supporting Epic Games achievements.  The Epic Games Database Twitter account revealed placeholder achievements for the game on the Epic Games Store. If confirmed, this would be the first Ubisoft-published title to utilize the Epic Games achievement system since its launch in 2021.

This integration could signal broader adoption of Epic's achievement system by other major publishers.  Currently, support outside of Epic's own titles, like Rocket League, is limited. The inclusion in a high-profile release like Assassin's Creed Shadows could encourage other developers to integrate the feature.

Online reaction to the news has been largely positive, with many players praising the decision on platforms like Reddit and Twitter.  Some users pointed out that Epic Games achievement support is often required for games that already have Steam achievements, which Assassin's Creed Shadows is confirmed to have on its Steam version.  However, some voiced concerns about the potential requirement to use the Epic Games Store launcher, as previous Ubisoft titles purchased on the platform could be launched directly through Ubisoft Connect.

Other fans expressed hope for retroactive implementation of Epic Games achievements for existing Ubisoft titles on the Epic Games Store.  This would provide a new platform for achievement hunters to expand their collections.  With the growing popularity of achievements and similar meta-progression systems, supporting these features is increasingly important for player engagement.