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Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas surprised players by announcing that it will be crossing over with the popular horror titleDead by Daylighton May 27. Ubisoft releasedAssassin’s Creed Shadowson March 20 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas been a big success for Ubisoft, as it quickly found an audience and has become the second best-selling title of 2025 so far. The popular action-adventure title is selling well alongside other big hits likeMonster Hunter WildsandThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. A lot of fans have praised the title for having stunning visuals, especially on the PlayStation 5 Pro. Many gamers have also spoken fondly of the title’s story, which features two protagonists with very different approaches to combat.
In a recent post on Twitter, Ubisoft announced thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowswill be collaborating withDead by Daylighton May 27. The post asks players to “Step into The Fog” and declares that a newDead by Daylightquest will begin soon. As of writing, there are very few details about the collaboration outside the post and short teaser video. The popular horror title is no stranger to major collaborations, as it was recently announced thatDead by Daylightwill be crossing over withFive Nights at Freddy’sandThe Witcher.
Fans of both franchises expressed a lot of excitement, as it was recently teased thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowswould be receiving a special collaborationin late May when the developers talked about the game’s roadmap for the future. At the time, very little was known, though the developers promised that fans would learn more soon. Many gamers on Twitter were taken aback by the news, with some stating that they never expected to see a collaboration betweenAssassin’s Creed ShadowsandDead by Daylight. Some players are hoping that the crossover will be an extensive one, pulling in fans from both franchises.
In addition to a collaboration withDead by Daylight,Assassin’s Creed Shadowswill be receiving improvements to both its photo modeand parkour mechanics as part of its roadmap. A large portion of the community is also looking forward to theClaws of Awajiexpansion, which is scheduled for release later in 2025. With a whole new collaboration to look forward to and even more content on the way, many fans are feeling optimistic about the future ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows.
