Ubisoft has officially announced the Claws of Awaji DLC for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, set to release on September 16, 2025. This new DLC expansion will be free for all pre-order players and brings a range of exciting features, including a new region, weapons, outfits, and a fresh storyline for fans to enjoy
What’s New in Claws of Awaji DLC?
Here are the main highlights of the Assassin’s Creed Shadows DLC:
- Explore a new island region with fresh missions and side quests
- Unlock a new weapon type with enhanced combat mechanics
- Discover legendary gear, unique outfits, and powerful abilities
- Face a new enemy faction and test your skills in challenging boss fights
- Experience 10+ hours of new story content, expanding the main game
This DLC for Assassin’s Creed Shadows continues the game’s commitment to blending stealth, action, and open-world storytelling.
New Game Plus Mode: Coming July 29
Ubisoft also confirmed that a highly-requested New Game Plus mode will be introduced on July 29, 2025. Players will be able to replay the story with all previously unlocked weapons, gear, and upgrades.
New Game Plus in Assassin’s Creed Shadows will feature:
- New trophies and achievements
- Additional difficulty options
- Ability to carry over your full arsenal
- Refined progression for players looking to 100% complete the game
Upcoming Features and Improvements
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Alongside the new content, Ubisoft shared upcoming gameplay updates:
- Uncapped framerate for cutscenes on PC
- Option to fast-forward time of day for stealth planning
- Better world map exploration: synchronizing all viewpoints now fully clears fog in a region
These changes are designed to make gameplay more enjoyable and more immersive for all players, especially for those who are exploring the open-world environments.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Stats So Far
Since its launch in March 2025, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has seen:
- 5 million+ players worldwide
- Over 2 billion stealth kills
- 38 million animals petted
- More than 1 billion kilometers traveled
Ubisoft also teased that Assassin’s Creed Shadows might be coming to the Switch 2, Nintendo’s rumored next-gen console, though no official confirmation has been made.
Why It Matters (Even for Beginners)
If you’re someone who doesn’t know much about Assassin’s Creed games, this is a great time to start. The Claws of Awaji DLC and New Game Plus mode make the game more accessible and exciting — even for players who are completely new or just curious about trying it for the first time.
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