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Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis rumored to receive its first DLC, titledClaws of Awaji, in September at the earliest or in October at the latest. The forthcoming expansion forAssassin’s Creed Shadows, alongside plans for a slew of post-launch content, was revealed by Ubisoft back in April.
Assassin’s Creed Shadowsperformed remarkably well, experiencing the second-biggest launch in the franchise’s history behindAssassin’s Creed Valhalla. The warm reception toAssassin’s Creed Shadowsand its subsequent commercial successalso led to the Ubisoft Quebec-developed title topping sales charts consistently. Soon after its release, the devs started releasing new updates for the game, keeping its momentum going strong.Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis also expected to get a story expansion with the launch of theClaws of Awajilater this year.
The major highlight ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsyear-one roadmap, theClaws of AwajiDLC, is currently slated for a September release, perInsider Gaming. The report revealed that the game’s post-launch development, which introduces the Awaji island, new enemies, and new abilities for Yasuke and Naoe, hasn’t been impacted byUbisoft’s recent announcement about pushing back its major IPsinto 2026 and 2027. However, at the same time, it was said that a slight delay into October could be on the cards depending on the French gaming giant’s release plans for its future titles and DLCs. Moreover, the long-rumoredAssassin’s Creed Shadowsco-op mode, codenamed “League,” was also tipped to roll out at some point in 2026. It was also mentioned that the co-op mode focuses on a “deeper narrative” that would go beyond the dual protagonists, suggesting new playable characters might enter the mix.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji DLC Rumored Release Window
Apart fromAssassin’s Creed Shadows, the report shared updates related to theAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flagremake, aka “Obisidian,” and an 18-player multiplayer project codenamed “Invictus.” These titles were revealed to be “progressing well,” with their respective release dates set to be determined by Ubisoft’s updated strategy that still hasn’t been disclosed internally.
WhileAssassin’s Creed Shadowsplayers have enough content to look forward to for the rest of the year, there is more planned for fans of the hit game. Soon, on May 27, acollaboration withDead by Daylightis set to arrive, aiming to give enthusiasts of the two games a unique experience.
