Ubisoft has unveiled details about the anticipated open-world title, Assassin's Creed Shadows, revealing a significant gameplay experience awaiting players.

Creative Director Jonathan Dumont confirmed the main storyline will take approximately 30-40 hours to complete. However, players seeking to immerse themselves in the rich side content can expect to spend upwards of 80 hours exploring the game's world.

This length aligns with previous entries like Origins (around 30 hours) and Odyssey (over 45 hours), suggesting a similar map size and content density in Shadows.

The introduction of Canon Mode in Assassin's Creed Shadows offers a new approach to experiencing the narrative, a feature directly influenced by fan feedback.

This new mode promises a curated and focused storyline, likely minimizing deviations and offering a tighter narrative experience.

Dumont's interview with Genki also highlighted the scale of Shadows, positioning it as one of the larger games in the series, especially in contrast to the recent, more compact Mirage.

Following Mirage's return to the series' smaller-scale origins, Shadows re-embraces the expansive RPG formula seen in Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla.

This shift suggests a strategic approach by Ubisoft, alternating between larger and smaller titles to cater to a wider player base.

The success of this strategy remains to be seen, and the next few releases will be crucial in determining its effectiveness.

With the release date drawing near, players are gaining further insight into Assassin's Creed Shadows' features, including its intricate progression system for characters Naoe and Yasuke.

While some mystery surrounding the game is always welcome, the revealed details about core gameplay mechanics offer an exciting glimpse into what awaits.