In a nutshell

• New Expansion Available: Assassin’s Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji is now live on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, free for pre-order players or purchasable standalone and via Ubisoft+.
• 10+ Hours of Fresh Content: Explore the island of Awaji post-main story with Naoe and Yasuke, facing the Sanzoku Ippa faction, unlocking new gear, skills, and the Bo Staff weapon.
• Major Updates Included: Expansion follows months of support, adding New Game+, Nightmare mode, and quality-of-life features like time fast-forwarding and auto map clearing.

Ubisoft has announced that the Claws of Awaji expansion for Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now available on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.

The expansion is also available for free for all players who have pre-ordered the game, and is available for standalone purchase or via a Ubisoft+ subscription.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji Overview

Here’s an overview of the Claws of Awaji expansion for Assassin’s Creed Shadows:

Claws of Awaji offers over 10 hours of new content, introducing a brand-new region and narrative that expands the story of Naoe and Yasuke. Set after the events of the base game, the expansion requires players to complete the main story before accessing its content.

The adventure begins when Naoe travels to Awaji on the trail of a mysterious shinobi. There, alongside Yasuke, she will confront the dangerous Sanzoku Ippa, a ruthless faction threatening the island’s peace. During their new voyage on the mysterious island of Awaji, players will discover vibrant cities and stunning maritime landscapes, but they will need to stay sharp as ambushes and traps soon make it clear that they are far from welcome on Awaji.

Claws of Awaji adds a plethora of new content to Assassin’s Creed Shadows, including new skills, weapon abilities, armor, and gear for both Naoe and Yasuke, all of which can carry over to the main game. These upgrades will give players the edge they need to take on Awaji’s deadliest foes, including new enemy types and uniquely challenging bosses.

At launch, all Shadows players can unlock Naoe’s new Bo Staff via a free quest. Designed for swift, fluid combos, the Bo strikes multiple enemies quickly. Claws of Awaji players gain access to exclusive Legendary Bo staves with unique engravings found only on Awaji Island.

The Claws of Awaji expansion follows months of updates, including New Game+ and Nightmare mode. The September 11 patch added fan-requested features, such as time fast-forwarding and automatic map clearing after full synchronization.

Claws of Awaji expansion for Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now available on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.