While prior Assassin’s Creed titles allowed players to choose between two characters, Shadows alters this approach.

Its two avatars are directly connected to historical events and people, each utilizing completely different gameplay styles.

Most of the game allows for freely switching between characters.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows explores feudal Japan – Ubisoft releases first trailer, coming this November

Ubisoft chose Yasuke because he provides a convenient connection between multiple historical topics involving the samurai and Portuguese traders.

Furthermore, progression through Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be somewhat nonlinear at points.

Unlike past entries, climbing those landmarks no longer populates the world map with icons.

Players must instead organically spot points of interest.

Currently, none of the other platforms mention an internet requirement.

Judging by previous entries, these specs likely target 1080p gameplay.

The game will also require 100 GB of storage space.