Assassin's Creed: Shadows Expansion Revealed on Steam

Assassin's Creed Shadows' "Claws of Awaji" DLC Leaks on Steam

A Steam leak has prematurely revealed details about "Claws of Awaji," the first DLC for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows. This expansion, set in feudal Japan, promises a significant amount of new content.

Assassin's Creed Shadows, the series' first foray into East Asia, features dual protagonists: Yasuke, a Samurai, and Naoe, a Shinobi. The game's development has been turbulent, facing criticism and multiple delays, most recently to March 20, 2025.

The leaked Steam update, since removed, detailed "Claws of Awaji"'s additions: a new region to explore, a fresh weapon type, new skills, gear, and abilities. It also indicated over 10 hours of additional gameplay. Pre-ordering the game will reportedly grant access to the DLC and a bonus mission.

This leak emerged shortly after Ubisoft announced yet another delay for Assassin's Creed Shadows. The game's troubled development coincides with broader challenges facing Ubisoft, including rumors of a potential Tencent acquisition and underperforming titles like XDefiant and Star Wars Outlaws.

The delay, originally from November 15th, 2024, to February 14th, 2025, and then again to March 20th, 2025, was attributed to the need for further polishing and refinement. The impact of these setbacks on the game's final reception remains to be seen.