Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas been one of the most successful games of the year, so far. This entry finally brought the long-running series to Japan, opening doors to a brand-new setting with dynamic gameplay, thanks to its dual protagonist approach.Assassin’s Creed Shadowsmay have launched back in March, but it’s been revealed that the game is already set to have plenty of extra content to look forward to.
Year one post-launch roadmaps are nothing new in gaming, but what makesShadows' plans so exciting is due to the impressive amount of content that’s been teased.Shadows' post-launch plansbring quality of life improvements, new in-game content and quests, and even its first expansion,Claws of Awaji. This approach to fleshing outShadowseven more is exciting, but it also sets a new standard for the franchise moving forward.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows' Post-Launch Roadmap Promises Longevity and a Larger Focus on Strong Content
A Few Highlights Planned for Assassin’s Creed Shadows This Year
This is just the tip of the iceberg of what to expect from the first year ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows, but it promises even more beyond 2025. If Ubisoft is going this hard for the first year, then the second year also seems bound to have plenty of content, as well. It may not be on the same level as the game’s first year, but starting off strong is a good sign for the future.The future ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis looking bright, but what’s even more exciting is that this hopefully means that the next entry in the series is getting the time it needs in production.
Claws of Awajitakes place on the new island of Awaji, as Naoe and Yasuke search for a mysterious treasure.
Assassin’s Creed Hexe Waits in the Wings
Right now, there’s no telling when Hexe will be ready, but the promise of a darker, horror-influencedAssassin’s Creedgame is compelling. Thankfully,Shadows' post-launch plans are bound to makethe wait forHexenot feel as long. This could potentially benefitHexe, as well.Shadowswas delayed twice, and while Ubisoft puts in an effort to bring more content to its Japan-based entry, that could buy the team working onHexea lot more time, so delays can hopefully be avoided.
There have been a lot ofquestions surroundingHexe. As game development quickly gets more complex, games will simply take longer, and for a story as experimental asHexe, extra time isn’t a bad thing.Shadowswas experimental in some ways, too, as it brought dual protagonists to the franchise. Sometimes, experimenting with such an established series can backfire, but the success ofShadowshas shown that this risk-taking can also pay off.
Assassin’s Creed Shadowsreached 3 million players in its first week.
Hexe Can Hopefully Meet the Expectations Set by Shadows
Leading up toShadows, there was a lot of concern about the game’s state, but it’s proven to be a hit for Ubisoft.Ubisoft has had a rocky few years, andShadowscould signal that the developer is digging itself out of its slump.
The future ofAssassin’s Creedmay still be uncertain, but right now,Shadowshas shown that the franchise still has plenty to offer.Shadowsbrought players a lot of exciting features at launch, but there’s even more to look forward to.
