Assassin's Creed Shadows is set during the Sengoku period in Japan. This era of unrest and civil war gave rise to two heros. Naoe is a shinobi assassin who uses stealth and a hidden blade to accomplish missions. Yasuke choses a more hands-on, brutal approach of a trained samurai. You can pick who you play as for different quests. Although their approaches to combat are poles apart, their destiny is intertwined. And it will shape the future of Japan. Grow your web of spies and recruit allies to gather intel that will inform your next steps. The open world of feudal Japan is yours to explore - from towns and shrines to serene pasture. To add to the realism seasons and weather change and the environments react to your actions