Assassin’s Creed Shadows Expansion Details Leaked on Steam

Assassin's Creed Shadows' First DLC, "Claws of Awaji," Leaks on Steam

Details regarding the upcoming "Claws of Awaji" expansion for Assassin's Creed Shadows have seemingly leaked via a now-removed Steam update, as reported by Insider Gaming. This first DLC for the highly anticipated title adds a significant amount of new content.

Set in feudal Japan, Assassin's Creed Shadows introduces players to Yasuke and Naoe, a Samurai and Shinobi respectively, navigating 16th-century Japan. The game's development has been plagued by delays and controversy, most recently a postponement of its release date to March 20, 2025.

The leaked Steam information reveals "Claws of Awaji" will feature:

• A new region to explore.
• A new weapon type.
• New skills and abilities.
• Additional gear.
• Over 10 hours of gameplay.

Furthermore, the leak suggests that pre-ordering Assassin's Creed Shadows will grant access to both the "Claws of Awaji" DLC and a bonus mission. This leak surfaced shortly after Ubisoft announced the latest delay, originally slated for November 15, 2024, then February 14, 2025, and finally pushed back to March 20, 2025.

The delays and recent rumors of a potential Tencent buyout cast a shadow over Ubisoft's future, following underperformance of titles like XDefiant and Star Wars Outlaws. Despite these challenges, the upcoming release of Assassin's Creed Shadows, and the substantial content promised by its first DLC, remain highly anticipated by fans.