Assassin's Creed Shadows - Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner, Beginner's Guide

SwanyPlaysGames March 19, 2025
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Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally here! In today's video I go over some beginner tips and tricks based on playing the game for over 70+ hours. Big thanks to #Ubisoft for providing an Early Access code so that I was able to make content around the game. ═════════ Timestamps ════════ 0:00 Intro 0:50 In Game Settings 7:48 Exploring with Yasuke 9:13 Quest Markers 9:43 Praying 10:31 Picking Up Your Kunai 10:42 Save Scumming Chests 11:58 Gear Leveling 14:30 Hideouts 18:07 Skill Menu 19:19 Alarms 20:33 Animus Menu 22:53 Outro ══════════ Socials ══════════ ► | 📺 | Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/swanyplaysgameslive ► | 🐦 | Twitter | https://twitter.com/SwanyPlaysGames ► | 📸 | Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/swanyplaysgames/ ► | ⏰ | TiKTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@swanyplaysgames ► | 👥 | Discord | https://discord.gg/AKGtrrd ══════════ Game Summary ═════════ Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the latest entry in Ubisoft’s iconic action-adventure series, taking players to feudal Japan during the tumultuous Sengoku period. This highly anticipated game introduces a dual protagonist system, allowing players to experience the story through two unique characters: a stealthy shinobi Naoe and a powerful samurai Yasuke. Naoe relies on agility, stealth, and cunning to navigate the shadows, while Yasuke excels in direct combat, wielding brute strength and traditional weapons like katanas. Together, their intertwined stories explore themes of honor, revenge, and the clash of cultures in a richly detailed open world. Set in 16th-century Japan, Assassin’s Creed Shadows immerses players in a vibrant landscape filled with lush forests, towering castles, and bustling villages. The game emphasizes dynamic gameplay, blending the series’ signature parkour, stealth, and combat mechanics with new features tailored to the Japanese setting. Players can engage in intense sword fights, use ninja tools like shurikens and smoke bombs, and explore a living world shaped by seasons and weather. The narrative delves into the secret war between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order, with historical figures and events woven into the story. With its stunning visuals, deep RPG elements, and a fresh take on the franchise’s formula. ═════════ Video Tags ════════ Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Assassin’s Creed Shadows gameplay, Assassin’s Creed Shadows trailer, Assassin’s Creed Shadows release date, Assassin’s Creed Shadows Japan, Assassin’s Creed Shadows story, Assassin’s Creed Shadows characters, Assassin’s Creed Shadows open world, Assassin’s Creed Shadows combat, Assassin’s Creed Shadows stealth, Assassin’s Creed Shadows ninja, Assassin’s Creed Shadows samurai, Assassin’s Creed Shadows gameplay reveal, Assassin’s Creed Shadows 2025, Assassin’s Creed Shadows Ubisoft, Assassin’s Creed Shadows new features, Assassin’s Creed Shadows exploration, Assassin’s Creed Shadows setting, Assassin’s Creed Shadows graphics, Assassin’s Creed Shadows RPG, Assassin’s Creed Shadows historical accuracy, Assassin’s Creed Shadows gameplay tips, Assassin’s Creed Shadows best moments, Assassin’s Creed Shadows Easter eggs, Assassin’s Creed Shadows Legendary Weapons, Assassin’s Creed Shadows customization ═════════ Hashtags ═════════ #ubisoft #assassinscreedshadows #assassinscreed

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