# Assassin’s Creed Shadows: All You Need to Know About the Japanese Version
**Assassin’s Creed enthusiasts have been anticipating this moment for quite a while, and the wait is almost over**: In November 2024, Ubisoft will finally take a leap into the world of ancient Japan with its renowned assassin series. *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* takes place during the Sengoku period around the year 1580, allowing players to witness the unification of Japan under the leadership of the general Oda Nobunaga firsthand.
In this article, we’ve compiled all the vital information regarding the upcoming *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, including release dates, platforms, editions, system requirements, and a lot more.
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## Release: When Will Assassin’s Creed Shadows Be Launched?
The official launch date for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is **November 15, 2024**. However, for those looking to dive into the action sooner, there’s exciting news: Subscribers to Ubisoft+ Premium, as well as those who acquire the Gold or Ultimate Edition, will have the chance to embark on their journey to feudal Japan **three days earlier, on November 12**.
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## Platform: On Which Platforms Will Assassin’s Creed Shadows Be Available?
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* will be accessible on the following platforms:
– **PC**
– **MacOS**
– **PlayStation 5**
– **Xbox Series X/S**
PC players should be aware that *Shadows* will **not be available on Steam at launch**. Instead, it will be offered exclusively via **Ubisoft Connect** and the **Epic Games Store**. While certain Ubisoft games have later made their way to Steam, there’s currently no confirmation on whether *Shadows* will do the same.
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## Price: What Editions Are Offered and How Much Do They Cost?
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* will come in four different editions, each with varying degrees of content and bonuses. Below is a summary of the available editions and their respective prices:
| **Edition** | **Price** | **Content** |
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| **Standard Edition** | €70 | Base game only, no extras |
| **Gold Edition** | €110 | Base game, Season Pass, and 3-day early access |
| **Ultimate Edition** | €130 | All Gold Edition content plus exclusive weapon and armor skins |
| **Collector’s Edition** | €280 | All Ultimate Edition content, physical box, steelbook, artbook, world map, and a statue of Naoe and Yasuke |
The **Collector’s Edition** is a physical offering that contains exclusive collectibles, making it an essential item for devoted fans of the franchise.
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## System Requirements: What Are the Hardware Needs?
While the definitive system requirements for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* have yet to be officially announced, a placeholder overview has recently appeared on the Epic Games Store. Based on this, here’s a basic idea of the kind of hardware required to play the game:
| **Minimum** | **Recommended** |
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| **Operating System**: Windows 10 | **Operating System**: Windows 11 |
| **Processor**: Intel Core i7-4790 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | **Processor**: Intel Core i7-8700k / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| **Memory**: 8 GB | **Memory**: 16 GB |
| **Hard Disk Space**: 100 GB | **Hard Disk Space**: 100 GB |
| **Graphics Card**: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 570 4GB | **Graphics Card**: Nvidia GTX 2070 8GB / AMD RX 5700XT 8GB |
| **DirectX Version**: 12 | **DirectX Version**: 12 |
This section will be updated once the official system requirements are revealed.
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## Game World: How Extensive Is Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The game world of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is expected to be comparable in size to the map of *Assassin’s Creed Origins* (2018), which covered approximately **80 square kilometers**. The map will represent the **Kansai region**, the traditional heart of Japan, featuring cities such as Osaka, Kobe, Nara, and the former capital Kyoto.
The physical map included in the Collector’s Edition indicates that the game will encompass several historical provinces, including **Tamba, Harima, Wakasa, Omi, Yamashiro, Settsu, Iga, Yamato, and Kii**. Players will have the chance to explore significant historical sites, such as **Himeji Castle** and **Azuchi Castle**.