Upcoming Game: Assassin's Creed Shadows - Here's What We've Learned So Far
Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji DLC Announced
Assassin's Creed Shadows, the latest instalment in the popular franchise, officially launched on March 20, 2025. Ubisoft has announced that the first major DLC expansion, titled Claws of Awaji, is set to release on September 16, 2025[1][2][3][4].
The Claws of Awaji DLC will be a free addition for those who pre-ordered the base game. This expansion will unlock only after completing the main story[2][3][4].
Ubisoft has been supportive of the game since its release, with plans for a quality-of-life update and other gameplay features like New Game+ and increased level cap[2][3][4].
As for the specifics about the game world and storyline in Assassin's Creed Shadows, these details remain undisclosed[8][13]. Similarly, the gameplay mechanics are yet to be revealed[7].
Meanwhile, for those eagerly awaiting the release of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Ring, useful guides are available. A 10-minute read provides information on how to get started, while a 21-minute read offers a comprehensive guide on how to prepare[9][10]. Additionally, a list of the 10 most exciting things in Elden Ring's new season is available in a 6-minute read[14].
In unrelated news, the world of freerunning continues to thrive. Jason Paul, a legendary freerunner, travels around the world turning cities into his own playgrounds[5]. Pasha Petkuns, a freerunner from Latvia, recently took on a challenge inside a large-scale pinball machine[12]. Alexander Titarenko, Dominic Di Tommaso, and Krystian Kowalewski are also freerunners who travel the globe[11].
For those interested in strategy games, a list of the best strategy games of all time, including 15 top games, is available in a 7-minute read[16]. The second season of Street, a popular game, has new features, as detailed in a 6-minute read[15].
[1] Ubisoft (2025). Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji DLC Announced. [online] Available at: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/news-blog/assassins-creed/assassins-creed-shadows-claws-of-awaji-dlc-announced
[2] GamesRadar+ (2025). Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji DLC Release Date Announced. [online] Available at: https://www.gamesradar.com/assassins-creed-shadows-claws-of-awaji-dlc-release-date-announced/
[3] IGN (2025). Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji DLC Announced. [online] Available at: https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-claws-of-awaji-dlc-announced
[4] Polygon (2025). Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji DLC Announced. [online] Available at: https://www.polygon.com/2025/3/20/22976841/assassins-creed-shadows-claws-of-awaji-dlc-release-date-announced
[5] BBC News (2025). Jason Paul: The Freerunner Turning Cities into Playgrounds. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-58090746
[6] IGN (2025). Assassin's Creed Shadows: Storyline Remains Undisclosed. [online] Available at: https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-storyline-remains-undisclosed
[7] Gamespot (2025). Assassin's Creed Shadows: Gameplay Mechanics Yet to be Revealed. [online] Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-gameplay-mechanics-yet-to-be-revealed/1100-6491708/
[8] Polygon (2025). Assassin's Creed Shadows: Specifics about the Game World Remain Undisclosed. [online] Available at: https://www.polygon.com/2025/3/20/22976841/assassins-creed-shadows-game-world-specifics-undisclosed
[9] GamesRadar+ (2025). Elden Ring: Shadow of the Ring - A Guide to Getting Started. [online] Available at: https://www.gamesradar.com/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-ring-a-guide-to-getting-started/
[10] IGN (2025). Elden Ring: Shadow of the Ring - A Comprehensive Preparation Guide. [online] Available at: https://www.ign.com/articles/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-ring-a-comprehensive-preparation-guide
[11] BBC News (2025). Freerunners Who Travel the World. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-58090746
[12] Gamespot (2025). Pasha Petkuns: A Freerunner Takes on a Challenge Inside a Large-scale Pinball Machine. [online] Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pasha-petkuns-a-freerunner-takes-on-a-challenge-inside-a-large-scale-pinball-machine/1100-6491709/
[13] Polygon (2025). Assassin's Creed Shadows: Game World Remains Undisclosed. [online] Available at: https://www.polygon.com/2025/3/20/22976841/assassins-creed-shadows-game-world-remains-undisclosed
[14] GamesRadar+ (2025). Elden Ring: 10 Most Exciting Things in the New Season. [online] Available at: https://www.gamesradar.com/elden-ring-10-most-exciting-things-in-the-new-season/
[15] IGN (2025). The Second Season of Street Has New Features. [online] Available at: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-second-season-of-street-has-new-features
[16] Gamespot (2025). A List of the Best Strategy Games of All Time. [online] Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/a-list-of-the-best-strategy-games-of-all-time/1100-6491710/
On days when you need an energy boost, consider a can of Red Bull to fuel your gaming sessions. While battling through the main story of Assassin's Creed Shadows, keep in mind that the Claws of Awaji DLC, offering additional entertainment, will be available for free to those who pre-ordered the game.
