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Set in 16th-century feudal Japan, the latest instalment of the Assassin's Creed series looks to have a similar character system as that in Syndicate. During the conference, Ubisoft provided an in-depth look at the latest instalment of the Assassins Creed Series, Shadow, and how the game's two playable protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, will offer different gameplay experiences. If you haven't already seen the gameplay trailer, check it out down below. The first of the two, , is an agile Shinobi assassin who embodies the classic stealth-focused playstyle that Assassin's Creed is known for. In the trailer, she is armed to the teeth with tools like a grappling hook for air assassinations, kunai knives, and a hidden blade. Her speciality lies in attacking enemies swiftly from the shadows and can deflect attacks away when involved in direct combat. In contrast, is more of a brute and thrives in head-on confrontations. He utilises various Samurai weapons including kanabos (clubs), katanas, and the tanegashima rifle. In the trailer, he takes on multiple foes simultaneously using various attack combinations thanks to his diverse arsenal. Players will be able to in the open-world game set in Japan. Stealth fans can opt for Naoe's silent and meticulous way of attacking while those who want to charge ahead can do so through Yasuke's brutish tactics. As with Assassins Creed Syndicate, Naoe and Yasuke will likely have character-locked missions that only one or the other can undertake. This is similar to how twins Jacob and Evie were played in Syndicate. Assassin's Creed Shadows will be available on multiple platforms including PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on 15 November. Check out for more information about the different editions of the game.