Assassin's Creed Shadows Art Book Leaks on a Hentai Site, of All Places

New details about the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows have surfaced online following a purported leak of an art book. The leak, initially spotted on r/GamingLeaksAndRumours, spread rapidly across the internet. This "Art of Assassin's Creed Shadows" art book, containing hundreds of pages of concept art, quotes, and development information, is causing a stir. The leak's origin story is particularly unusual, allegedly stemming from a website known for hosting hentai content. IGN has reached out to Ubisoft for comment. While the original source has removed the gallery, archived versions are circulating on other file-sharing platforms.

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The leaked art showcases concepts for historical figures, major cities, and weaponry, potentially revealing plot spoilers for Assassin's Creed Shadows. While confirmation awaits the game's release, the leaked images appear authentic.

This leak comes just before Assassin's Creed Shadows' launch on March 20, 2025, following a delay from its original 2024 release window. A recent preview event saw IGN speak with game director Charles Benoit, who explained the delay was primarily for polishing and didn't involve major system changes. While some progression elements and balancing were adjusted for a more engaging experience, the parkour system received the most attention. The unique challenges presented by Feudal Japan's complex architecture required specific code and animations to maintain fluidity. Benoit stated, "The Japanese architecture, the roofs [are] super complex… We needed specific codes and specific animations to support something super fluid, changing the transition of the parkour to make it even more fluid."