Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preview Impressions Are Quite Positive Ahead of Embargo

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It is seemingly far better than Odyssey and Valhalla!

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  • Assassin’s Creed Shadows preview impressions from some creators ahead of the embargo have been quite favorable.
  • Remarks suggest that it is far better than Odyssey and Valhalla, with a compelling story, at least in the first chapter.
  • Rumors suggest that the embargo by Ubisoft will finally lift on January 23 despite the recent release delay.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been coated with controversy ever since it was announced. Many elements, like historical inaccuracies, cultural sensitivity, and Yasuke’s depiction, have caused plenty of backlash. Therefore, all the forecasts so far have led many to believe that the upcoming RPG would perform poorly. 

However, a new report suggests that we are possibly looking at one of the better Assassin’s Creed releases in many years. Many AC Shadows preview impressions from some creators ahead of the embargo have been quite positive.

Why it matters: The positive impressions suggest the game might hold up much better than current controversies have led us to believe.

Luis Conde shared his hands-on experience with AC Shadows.
Portuguese streamer Luis Conde shared his hands-on experience with AC Shadows.

The Taiwanese streamer Shuteye_Orange claimed in his preview impression that AC Shadows is a much better entry than Valhalla and Odyssey, which is a massive claim. He wasn’t interested in the RPG before playing, but the experience completely changed his mind.

The game’s first chapter, at least, is apparently pretty fun to experience, with Yasuke having funny dialogues since he struggles to understand Japanese after arriving in Japan.

The Portuguese streamer Luis Conde also dubbed the hands-on experience ‘impressive’ after having a go at the preview build for a full morning.

Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin’s Creed Shadows pre-orders have been pretty poor compared to Valhalla. 

Despite the recent release delay to March 20, the AC Shadows preview embargo is expected to be lifted on January 23, 2025. So, we can expect to learn much more in the future. Until then, take these impressions with a grain of salt.

Do you think Assassin’s Creed Shadows will fare much better than recent entries in the franchise? Will the pre-launch controversy affect the game’s sales? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the official Tech4Gamers forum.

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