Featuring a detailed, rich setting of 16th-century Feudal Japan,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis Ubisoft’s most realistic game, and that’s proven in very subtle detail in the game world.Assassin’s Creedis a franchise known for its attention to detail across all kinds of time periods and historical locations, andAssassin’s Creed Shadows’real-life modern locationshave been compared to the historical ones found in the game since release. However, this detail might be the best one yet.
In a post from userHour-Consequence-374on Reddit, the player reveals how snow very slowly melts in-game during winter,adding a layer of detail that is unprecedented for Ubisoft. Hour-Consequence-374 goes on to explain just how detailedAssassin’s Creed Shadow’sseasonal weather system is, saying:“everything happens in real-time, and each seasonal cycle is never the same. Sometimes winters are snowy, sometimes less snowy; sometimes summers are sunny, sometimes rainier.“The video is sped up for convenience, but it all happens in-game.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Has A Gorgeous World
A Dyamic Weather System, Historically Accurate Locations & So Many Small Details
One of the most significant additions to the franchise isAssassin’s Creed Shadows’sdynamic weather and season system. Players can trek through thick snowfalls in Winter, blend in the dark during heavy rainstorms in Spring, and ride on horseback through the colorful leaves of Fall. Changes in the weather and seasons happen in-game on an in-game timer, meaningyou can experience multiple seasons in one play session if you are playing for several hours.
Beyond the weather and seasonal system, the game also has some stunning and realistic areas. From Osaka Castle to Kasuga Shrine, the 16th-century in-game appearances beautifully resemble theirreal-life locations inAssassin’s Creed Shadows.
Every Real Historical Figure In Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Assassin’s Creed Shadows has a long list of historical figures, and breaking down the major ones provides some helpful context for the game’s story.
There are a lot ofsmall details inAssassin’s Creed Shadowsthat add a lot of immersion to the game’s world as well, such as dirt clinging to the protagonists, and big brute Yasuke breaking lightweight wires and falling as he attempts to cross. Thewind can even blow gusts of pollenpast the player.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Has Raised The Bar For Ubisoft’s Next Game
This World Might Be Hard To Top
From small details like icicles falling to alert enemies and snow melting as Spring approaches,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis Ubisoft’s most realistic game yet. Coupled with historically accurate locations, like Himeji Castle, and Ubisoft might have its hands full trying to immerse players even further in its next game.
Could we see manual weapon forging in the future? Or even feeding your horse so it stays happy and ready to explore the vast lands before you? It’s possible now the bar has been raised withAssassin’s Creed Shadows.
