Listen very carefully, Assassin’s Creed fans: an offer has just been released by Ubisoft that is almost too tempting to be ignored. The publisher launched the latest installment of the franchise, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, just below Ubisoft+ for a staggering $17.99 per month. Yep, travel to feudal Japan, parkour across rooftops, and maybe stab a few very important historical figures, all for hardly more than a fancy coffee habit.
Before all of you start shouting about subscription fatigue (and we totally get it; no one wants to own games anymore), let’s start breaking this down. Ubisoft+ is essentially Netflix for games; you are not going to have to watch The Office for the umpteenth time but will be getting access to the biggest titles like Shadows on day one.
Of course, if you manage to bust through the single player game in a month, just cancel. No strings, no regrets.
But this is not only Assassin’s Creed Shadows. There are innumerable new titles added under Ubisoft+ from Far Cry 6 to Rainbow Six Siege. So, if you are one of those who love variety or usually gets bored easily, then it is a great deal.
Now, the Shadows. Set in feudal Japan, it might have been the one to scream “back to the very roots of stealth” for the series as even more prone into assassinations and less RPG grinding for actually focusing on.
Early videos were showing very dense towns, lush forests, and what looks like grappling hook technology – because why climb when you can yeet yourself across a courtyard?
Of course, not everyone is convinced. There are fans who still haven’t quite gotten over the excesses of Valhalla, and others are casting side-eye glances at Ubisoft’s most recent failed liveservice attempts (cough Skull and Bones). But hey, for $17.99, it’s pretty hard to complain about it. Worst case, you play it through the weekend, decide it’s not for you, and move on.
So, worth it? Probably yes, if you are simply a Ubisoft fan or you desperately need to play Shadows while avoiding that extortionate price upfront. If you gather physical copies religiously or can cry at the mere concept of renting games, probably wait for a sale.
Either way, both options are available. And let’s be honest—if you aren’t excited about history being slaughtered in ancient Japan, what are you even doing with your life?
