Ubisoft has unveiled new details about the combat and progression systems in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Game director Charles Benoit shed light on character development, loot distribution, and weapon variety.
The game boasts a dual progression system: mastery points and knowledge points. Mastery points are earned through leveling up and defeating challenging enemies, while knowledge points are acquired by completing missions and discovering items. These points unlock new abilities and enhance weapons.
Each weapon features its own unique upgrade tree, allowing for highly personalized builds. Players enjoy the freedom to reset their progress at any time, experimenting with different strategies and weapon combinations. Each weapon offers distinct bonuses, advantageous in specific combat scenarios. For instance, legendary weapons like the naginata provide unique counters to otherwise undefeatable attacks, offering a strategic edge unavailable with other weapons.
Assassin's Creed Shadows' combat system supports stealth takedowns, but encourages diverse combat approaches. As characters develop, additional stat upgrades become available, allowing for skill refinement. The developers emphasize that mastering all techniques and upgrades will require a substantial time commitment.
Assassin's Creed Shadows launches March 20th for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players can anticipate a deep and rewarding experience blending stealth, combat, and strategic progression.
