Ubisoft reveals more Assassin’s Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji expansion details ahead of its launch this week

Ubisoft has shared additional information about the upcoming expansion for Assassin’s Creed titled “Shadows,” specifically the Claws of Awaji addition, set to be released on September 16.

Ubisoft has disclosed the features, release time, and additional elements coming with the Claws of Awaji expansion before its debut. Initially offered as a pre-purchase incentive, it will also be accessible for $25 for those who didn’t pre-order Assassin’s Creed Shadows earlier. Here’s the main artwork:

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The action-adventure game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, has been released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms, including Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft. To read a review of this game by Dave, follow this link.

You will discover information about the Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji expansion, along with other details, on Ubisoft’s website.

Hello, Assassins!

Here comes the expansion for Claws of Awaji! Dive into this post for comprehensive details about its contents and steps to kick-start the upcoming adventure for Naoe and Yasuke.

Claws of Awaji releases on September 16 at 05:00AM PT / 08:00AM ET/12:00PM UTC/09:00PM JST

You can catch up on the Release Notes for Title Update 1.1.1, coming September 11 here.

In conclusion, for those who didn’t reserve the game ahead of time, remember that the expansion will go on sale for $/€ 25 across all platforms on September 16th.

Here are the global release timings for the Claws of Awaji expansion:

Part I: Where/How to Access Expansion

Warning: Light spoilers for the base game of Assassin’s Creed Shadows below.

To reach the Claws of Awaji, you must first ensure that you’ve wrapped up the primary storylines for both characters, Naoe and Yasuke. Remember to complete the “Out of the Shadows” quest, which becomes accessible once you’ve finished the individual missions for Naoe, Yasuke, and Junjiro.

After locating Hanzo’s connection within your hideout in Settsu, you’ll be ready to begin the adventure to the enigmatic island of Awaji.

We’d also like to notify MacOS users who are entitled to the Claws of Awaji DLC that it might take a while before they can access the content right after launching the game for the first time, following the DLC’s release.

To fix this issue, try running the game with an internet connection first, then close it and restart – either online or offline – so that the DLC can be accessed.

Part II: New Content Available With Expansion

On September 16th, a fresh free quest becomes available for all game owners to familiarize themselves with the Bo staff. Upon completing the quest and training Naoe in its usage, you will equip her with the Bo. It’s important to note that the Bo drops throughout Japan are exclusive only to those who own Claws of Awaji. We hope you enjoy this new addition to Naoe’s collection of tools!

In the course of the expansion, owners can expect to discover distinctive, fresh armor and equipment adornments, featuring novel aesthetics and enhanced abilities, within both the main narrative and various activities.

Similarly, new skills and weapon abilities for both Naoe and Yasuke are available to all players.

Instead, you’ll find the distinct Legendary Bo Staves adorned with special carvings chiefly on the island of Awaji. You can obtain them by completing the narrative and conquering castles. Moreover, additional Legendary Bo Staves will become accessible through the Animus Hub or as part of bundles in the Shop.

Part III: Gameplay/Story Requirements

Warning! Heavy spoilers for the base game of Assassin’s Creed Shadows beyond this point.

To swiftly progress through the narrative, here’s a list of key objectives and challenges that, if accomplished, will help you reach the game’s conclusion at the fastest pace:

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Shinbakufu: Target Board

Naoe: Personal Quests

Yasuke: Personal Quests

Templar: Target Board

Junjiro: League Quests

“Out of the Shadows” | Tomiko: League Quest