"Assassin’s Creed Shadows Expansion Leak Surfaces on Steam"

Summary

• The first DLC for Assassin's Creed Shadows, 'Claws of Awaji,' has reportedly leaked on Steam.
• The expansion will feature a new region, weapon type, skills, gear, and more.
• Shadows was recently delayed to March 20, 2025.

Details about the first expansion for Assassin's Creed Shadows, titled "Claws of Awaji," have reportedly surfaced on Steam. This expansion for the eagerly awaited game set in feudal Japan promises to take players on a new journey, exploring an additional region and unlocking a fresh weapon type, along with new skills, gear, and abilities. Assassin's Creed Shadows, which introduces dual protagonists—a Samurai named Yasuke and a Shinobi called Naoe—will immerse players in the intricacies of 16th-century Japan. Despite high anticipation since its announcement, the game has faced numerous hurdles, including backlash and multiple delays.

The leak emerged following a now-deleted update on the game's Steam page, as reported by Insider Gaming. The update disclosed that the Claws of Awaji expansion would add over 10 hours of content to the game. Additionally, it mentioned that pre-ordering the game would grant access to both the DLC and a bonus mission.

This leak coincided with Ubisoft's announcement of yet another delay for Assassin's Creed Shadows. Initially set for a November 15, 2024 release, the game was first postponed to February 14, 2025, and then further delayed to March 20, 2025, as the developers aim to "polish and refine the experience."

As Ubisoft Quebec gears up for the launch, Ubisoft as a whole is navigating uncertain times, with rumors of a potential acquisition by Tencent circulating. This speculation comes after a challenging period for the company, marked by the underwhelming performance of titles like XDefiant and Star Wars Outlaws.