Isn’t it fun when leaks of a new game get spilled out? This time, the latest leak in question is targeted at fans and owners of the Nintendo Switch, as well as a specific franchise. Leaks for an Assassin’s Creed game for the Switch have come online, thanks to a French Retailer. Auchan (the page has now been taken down).
So, if you are someone who is a fan of the Assassin’s Creed franchise and owns the Nintendo Switch 2 or is planning to get one, here’s everything that you need to know about the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows game.
Before we begin talking about details of the game for the Nintendo Switch 2, make sure to take all of this data with a pinch of salt, as the official store page for Assassin’s Creed Shadows is yet to go live on the Nintendo eShop store.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
According to the leaks that have come online, the Assassin’s Creed game from Ubisoft is set for a release on the 5th of December 2025. So, if you or your friends are planning to get the Nintendo Switch 2 for Christmas this year, getting the Assassin’s Creed Shadow game will simply be a no-brainer.
The game for other platforms was released on the 20th of March 2025. Platforms include PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Developer and Publisher
Developed by Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft itself, you should soon be able to enjoy the game on your Switch 2 anywhere you go, considering that an internet connection isn’t required to play the game.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Trailer and Gameplay
This Assassin’s Creed game is set in Japan, where you play the role of a Shinobi assassin and a samurai on an adventure to explore and quietly take down your enemies. Of course, as an assassin, you need to climb, swing, and hide from being detected by your enemies. You get to make use of grappling hooks, smoke bombs, and a hidden blade to assassinate your target while being hidden.
Apart from assassinating your enemies, the game also has a vast open world for you to explore Japan in all its natural beauty and architecture. Feel like damaging things around you? Well, using your weapons, you can easily break and destroy things thanks to the environmental destruction effects. Catch hold of the gameplay trailer to know what you are about to experience from the game on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Multiplayer Support
As of now, there is no multiplayer mode. However, support for co-op mode was talked about before and after the launch of the game. Who knows, maybe when Ubisoft releases the game on the Switch 2 and also on the iPad, we might get to see co-op multiplayer support for Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Assassin’s Creed: Cross Progression Support
As long as you use the same Ubisoft account to log in and play Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you will be able to continue from where you left off, regardless of the platform. Seeing that this has been a feature already, we can expect the same to be applicable for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Support for Nintendo Switch 1?
Looking at how Ubisoft has decided to bring the game only to the new generation consoles, it is safe to say that Assassin’s Creed Shadows might only be available for the Switch 2. If you have the Switch 1, Switch OLED, or even the Switch Lite, you will have to miss out on Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Supported Platforms
If you have the Switch 1st generation but still want to enjoy the new Assassin’s Creed game, it would be sensible to try to play it on any one of the following platforms
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Prices
According to leaks that are floating online, the game is expected to be sold at a $50 USD price tag. Now, we aren’t sure if there will be special editors that will be released for the Switch 2, similar to what the PC version of the game has, a Digital Deluxe Edition and a Premium Edition.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: System Requirements
Now, this is useful info if you plan to play the new game on PC that was released during the early part of 2025. Check out these system requirements to see if your PC can play the game.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: PC Minimum System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10
- CPU: Intel Core i7 8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT or Intel Arc A 380
- Storage 115 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: PC Recommended System Requirements
- OS: Windows 11
- CPU: Intel Core i5 11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 X
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, or Intel Arc B 580
- Storage 115 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Other Games
In case you have recently picked up the Nintendo Switch 2 and want to play a few games, I would recommend checking out these Assassin’s Creed games
Closing Thoughts
This includes everything that you need to know about the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows game for the Nintendo Switch 2. While the leaks have revealed that the game is set for release, neither Nintendo nor Ubisoft confirmed bout the game’s existence, release date, or the leaked price tag. If you are interested in getting updates for this game, bookmark it, as we will be updating this space as and when concrete details show up.
What are your thoughts about the new Assassin’s Creed game coming to Switch 2? Is this a game you would enjoy on a handheld, or would it be a better experience playing on the PC or console? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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