Key Takeaways
1. Release Announcement: Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be released for the Switch 2 on December 2, confirmed by Nintendo and Ubisoft after speculation and leaks.
2. Trailer Showcase: An announcement trailer on YouTube demonstrates the game running smoothly on the Switch 2, although resolution and frame rate details are unclear.
3. Base Game Only: The Switch 2 version will only include the base game and will not feature the Claws of Awaji expansion, which has no release date yet.
4. Upcoming Updates: Ubisoft has revealed a roadmap including a parkour update on October 28 and a free story drop on November 25, which will introduce new quests and abilities.
5. Elden Ring Delay: The launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows follows the delay of the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for the Switch 2, which is postponed to 2026 for performance improvements.
Nintendo and Ubisoft have announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be released for the Switch 2 this year. There had been a number of leaks and speculation about the game being adapted for the handheld, but until now, neither company had confirmed anything. The trailer released by Nintendo demonstrates the game in action on the Switch 2, and it appears to be performing well, which is notable given that Elden Ring faced delays due to similar concerns.
Announcement Trailer
Nintendo recently published an announcement trailer on YouTube that showcases Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the Switch 2. The game is set to launch for the handheld on December 2. Although the video’s resolution and frame rate are difficult to discern, it seems to run quite smoothly. It appears that this version will only include the base game, excluding the Claws of Awaji expansion, which currently lacks a release date.
Pricing and Availability
As of now, the game’s price has not been disclosed, and the Nintendo store page for it is still not active.
Additionally, Ubisoft has released a roadmap for the game, indicating a new parkour update is scheduled for October 28, along with a third story drop set to arrive on November 25. The parkour update will introduce the ability to grab a ledge in any direction while falling, as well as the option to disengage from a ledge in any direction. The upcoming free story drop will feature a new quest alongside new abilities, and a special collaboration will be announced at a future date.
Delay of Elden Ring
The launch date for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the Switch 2 comes soon after the delay of the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, which is the version for the Switch 2. FromSoftware mentioned that the delay was due to performance adjustments, indicating they require additional time to enhance the game for this platform. Importantly, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition did not have a launch date for the Switch 2 initially, and that remains unchanged even following the delay announced for 2026.
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