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Ubisoft has confirmed thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowswill launch with Steam achievements on day one when it comes out on March 20, giving fans a chance to start earning them and padding out their profiles. The list of achievements is already visible on the game’s Steam store page, many of which involve finishing story missions and completing basic combat and stealth tasks throughout the player’s journey inAssassin’s Creed Shadows.
The newest entry in theAssassin’s Creedfranchise has a lot riding on it as Ubisoft undergoes a huge shift in its priorities following a string of financial upsets and major game shutdowns likeXDefiantthat have left the company in some turmoil. Fortunately for the developer,pre-orders forAssassin’s Creed Shadowsappear to be showing strong numbers in early reporting, demonstrating a significant market for the game.
Now, the officialAssassin’s CreedTwitter account has posted an update announcing to fans that the game will have a full list of Steam achievements that players can earn the day the game launches on March 20. The post included a link to a discussion thread on the game’s Steam store page that lists all 54 achievements for the game.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Will Launch With Steam Achievements
While the post made no mention of what the trophies and achievements on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game might look like, they will likely have exactly the same requirements for players who wish to complete the game. Additionally,previousAssassin’s Creedgameshave often brought more achievements alongside the launch of follow-up DLC expansions that often come out post-launch, so fans will likely have even more to earn in the future.
In any case,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsmay very well be a return to form for the franchise, with multiple fan-favorite mechanics set to come back alongside an apparent overhaul of concepts from recent games. For instance, exploration will reportedly be more player-focused, while combat mechanics like the hidden blade and a larger emphasis on stealth are set to come with it, mixing some of the series' classic staples with its more recent RPG elements.
Assassin’s Creed Shadowslaunches on March 20for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, putting players in the shoes of master shinobi Naoe or the samurai Yasuke, who each come with their own unique sets of abilities. Fortunately for fans looking to stick to one playstyle, Ubisoft has also confirmed that players can finish most of the game as just one of the two protagonists without much issue.
