Assassin’s Creed Shadows gets first Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay, 35 minutes of footage

Ubisoft is about to deliver its second Nintendo Switch 2 port with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and some of the first gameplay has now emerged. 35 minutes is available from the final retail build in docked mode.

Ubisoft recently delved into the work that went into this port, and it sounds like the team went all out. DLSS is used when played docked while a special VRR algorithm was made for handheld mode. More details can be found here.

As for the actual game, here’s what to expect:

Experience Assassin’s Creed Shadows in a whole new and unique way with the Nintendo Switch 2, whether you are at home or on the go! Discover specific features tailored for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, including intuitive touchscreen controls for menus and map navigation but also hideout building.

Play as Naoe, a quick-witted shinobi, and use light, sound, and shadows to evade detection. Infiltrate enemy strongholds with many parkour options including the new grappling hook, distract guards with shuriken or smoke bombs, and assassinate your targets with your Hidden Blade. As the samurai Yasuke, use silent bow takedowns or unleash devastating melee combos with your katana or naginata.

Switch between these two heroes to adapt your strategy and experience feudal Japan through two radically different approaches – stealth and strength, shadows and steel.

Step into feudal Japan like never before! From majestic castle towns to serene shrines and sweeping countryside, Assassin’s Creed Shadows offers a breathtaking open world where dynamic seasons, shifting weather, and environmental destruction affect your tactical approach.

And, to get full immersion, experience the game through Japanese voiceover.

Whether you are a veteran Assassin’s Creed player or new to the franchise, feudal Japan awaits you, with a community of millions of players!

Watch the gameplay for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Nintendo Switch 2 below.

Gameplay

You’ll be able to pick up Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Nintendo’s new console tomorrow, December 2.