Assassin's Creed Shadows Revives a Beloved Feature After Nine Years

Excitement is brewing among Assassin's Creed enthusiasts as Assassin's Creed Shadows promises to reintroduce a beloved feature that has been absent from the series for nearly a decade. The upcoming title will bring back double assassinations, a mechanic last seen in 2015's Assassin's Creed Syndicate. Fans of the franchise are sure to welcome this nostalgic return when the game releases later this year.

Double assassinations first appeared in Assassin's Creed 2 in 2009, quickly becoming a favored method for taking out multiple targets. However, this feature was dropped after Syndicate, marking a shift as the series moved toward new gameplay styles with Origins. Odyssey and Valhalla built on the fresh framework introduced by Origins, leaving behind some classic elements like double assassinations.

That’s about to change with the November 15 launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows. Ubisoft has confirmed that one of the game's protagonists, Naoe, will be able to perform double assassinations with her Hidden Blade and tanto. This feature will add a familiar layer of strategy and excitement for longtime fans. While the reasons for reviving double assassinations after such a long hiatus are not entirely clear, it's likely that the decision will be well-received. Notably, Ubisoft Quebec, the studio behind Syndicate, is once again bringing this feature back.

Double Assassinations and Character Differences in Assassin's Creed Shadows

In addition to Naoe’s ability to execute double assassinations, there are other notable differences between the game's two playable characters. Naoe specializes in stealth and can perform classic acrobatic maneuvers, while Yasuke, a samurai, focuses on more direct combat. The full extent of their differences will be explored when Assassin's Creed Shadows is released, but Ubisoft is expected to share more details leading up to the game's highly anticipated launch in November.

Ubisoft has been actively catering to nostalgic fans of the Assassin's Creed series, as evidenced by the throwback nature of Assassin's Creed Mirage. The revival of double assassinations in Assassin's Creed Shadows is another nod to the series' roots. Fans will soon see how this new installment measures up to its predecessors when it hits the shelves in November.