{"id":1402,"date":"2025-04-10T06:56:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T06:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itemku.com\/en\/blog\/?p=1402"},"modified":"2025-04-10T06:56:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T06:56:57","slug":"assassins-creed-shadows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itemku.com\/en\/blog\/steam\/assassins-creed-shadows\/1402\/","title":{"rendered":"Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows: Real Figures Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What happens when you mix stealth, samurai swords, and real historical legends? You&#8217;ll get Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows; Ubisoft\u2019s bold leap into 16th-century Japan, where chaos and ambition rule the land. It\u2019s a clash of blades and ideologies, where every shadow hides a secret, and every name has a legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive headfirst into this slick new chapter, from its gameplay systems and setting to the real-life figures hiding behind the shadows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ubisoft Quebec is back at it with Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows, the fourteenth major installment in the Assassin\u2019s Creed saga, and the successor to Mirage (2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Naoe-in-Assassins-Creed-Shadows.jpg\" alt=\"Naoe in Assassin's Creed Shadows\" class=\"wp-image-1404\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This time, the Brotherhood\u2019s age-old feud with the Templars lands smack in the middle of Japan\u2019s chaotic Sengoku period, and it&#8217;s glorious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from just running around with one blade-wielding hero, you\u2019ve got two protagonists to master:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Naoe<\/strong>: A swift and deadly kunoichi (female shinobi) from Iga, skilled in stealth, shadows, and surprise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yasuke<\/strong>: A powerful African samurai inspired by the real historical figure who served under Oda Nobunaga.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These two feel different, giving you freedom in how you approach missions; go loud with Yasuke, or slip unseen through screens with Naoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows Gameplay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Assassin&#039;s Creed Shadows: World Trailer\" width=\"673\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zKua34QXhMA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, stealth and swordplay are cool, but Shadows turns it up with a living, breathing open world that changes with the seasons. Here are some slick features you\u2019ll want to master:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shadow Manipulation<\/strong>: Stay in the shadows to stay invisible. Destroy lanterns to disappear mid-fight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parkour Upgrades<\/strong>: Grappling hooks and crawling mechanics let you navigate like a ninja.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weapon Skill Trees<\/strong>: Whether you\u2019re swinging a katana or flinging a kusarigama, every weapon has its progression path.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dual-Protagonist Gameplay<\/strong>: Switch between Yasuke and Naoe mid-mission for unique angles of attack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spy Networks &amp; Bribery<\/strong>: Not just brawn\u2013use brains. Train informants or bribe officials to track down your next target.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Observe Mode<\/strong>: From the rooftops, scout targets like a true shinobi strategist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Every mission is a sandbox. You can go quiet, go violent, or go both. Want to crawl through the rafters and stab a daimyo through a Shoji screen? You can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to blow the doors open and swing a war club? Yasuke\u2019s back you up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows Release Date &amp; Platforms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Assassins-Creed-Shadows-Release-Date.jpg\" alt=\"Assassin's Creed Shadows Release Date\" class=\"wp-image-1405\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>March 20, 2025<\/strong>, is when Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows officially dropped for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PlayStation 5<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Xbox Series X\/S<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>macOS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An iPadOS version is also on the way, but Ubisoft is keeping that launch date under wraps for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/steam\/monster-hunter-wilds-dlc-roadmap\/1352\/\"><strong>Monster Hunter Wilds DLC Roadmap: Full Breakdown 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows Real Historical Characters and Their Roles in the Sengoku Setting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/real-historical-characters-in-assassins-creed-shadows.jpg\" alt=\"real historical characters in assassin's creed shadows\" class=\"wp-image-1406\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: YouTube\/MojoPlays<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides that, what makes Shadows especially wild is how deeply it leans into real Japanese history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ubisoft\u2019s Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows an in-depth exploration of the turbulent Sengoku era, placing players in a land defined by war, betrayal, and shifting allegiances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the main characters\u2013Naoe, the shinobi, and Yasuke, the African samurai\u2013are at the center of the narrative, a host of real historical figures also shape the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is the most prominent of them, how they&#8217;re portrayed in-game, and how they compare to their real-life counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Yasuke, The Real Samurai with a Mysterious Past<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Yasuke was real. He came to Japan with Jesuit missionaries and somehow ended up as a samurai under Oda Nobunaga, one of the most powerful warlords of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yasuke.jpg\" alt=\"Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows\" class=\"wp-image-1407\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: Ubisoft<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He even survived the infamous Honn\u014d-ji Incident, where Nobunaga was betrayed and forced to commit seppuku. After that? History goes silent\u2013and that\u2019s where Ubisoft jumps in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Oda Nobunaga<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/oda-nobunaga.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1408\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as both a brutal conqueror and a patron of the arts, Nobunaga\u2019s campaign to unify Japan is central to the game\u2019s early story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He\u2019s both a target and a towering figure of the Sengoku period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Akechi Mitsuhide<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>He\u2019s the one who took down Nobunaga. In real life, his reign lasted less than two weeks before being crushed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/akechi-mitsuhide.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1409\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: YouTube\/doreimOnde<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the game, you\u2019ll see seasons pass; but don\u2019t take that literally. Still, this guy is your classic traitor-turned-power-seizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alessandro Valignano &amp; Lu\u00eds Fr\u00f3is, The Jesuit Connect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/luis-frois.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1410\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: YouTube\/LunarGaming Guides<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These two European missionaries brought Yasuke into Japan. While Fr\u00f3is is one of the few who wrote about him, Valignano is shown as the reason Yasuke ever met Nobunaga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/steam\/steam-spring-sale\/1206\/\"><strong>Steam Spring Sale 2025: Dates, Deals &amp; What to Expect<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ukita Naoie<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ukita Naoie is cast as one of the villains in Shadows, and it\u2019s not a stretch from his real-life reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Known historically as one of the \u201cThree Great Villains of the Sengoku Period,\u201d Naoie rose to power through betrayal, even assassinating his father-in-law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the game, he\u2019s portrayed as a key member of the Shinbakufu and meets his end at the hands of Naoe, Yasuke, and Kuroda Kanbei.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ukita-naoie.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1411\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: YouTube\/MrRedRivers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, however, Naoie died of illness in Okayama Castle, not Himeji. His legacy continued through his son Ukita Hideie, who became an important figure under Toyotomi Hideyoshi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The game\u2019s narrative twists historical timelines for dramatic effect, but it effectively captures the duplicitous nature of Naoie\u2019s rise and fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kuroda Kanbei<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In-game, Kuroda Kanbei corners Naoie using political leverage, particularly through his son. This portrayal aligns with his real-life persona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kuroda-kanbei.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1412\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: YouTube\/Jason\u2019s Video Games Source<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as Kuroda Yoshitaka, Kanbei was one of the most brilliant strategists of the Sengoku period. He fought at the Battle of Yamazaki and became a trusted tactician under Hideyoshi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His real 1582 visit to a Ukita-held castle was part of Nobunaga\u2019s campaign, not a plot against Naoie, who had already died\u2013but the game reimagines this encounter to serve its espionage themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Konishi Yukinaga<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/konishi-yukinaga.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1413\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: YouTube\/WoW Quests<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yukinaga plays a small role in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows, primarily during missions tied to the Ukita clan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before his notorious role in Hideyoshi\u2019s invasions of Korea, Yukinaga helped bring the Ukita clan into Hideyoshi\u2019s camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The game\u2019s inclusion of him, even in a minor capacity, reflects his role in securing political alliances that shaped the future of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Akechi Kagemitsu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Akechi Kagemitsu seems to be based on Akechi Hidemitsu, the real-life retainer, and son-in-law of Akechi Mitsuhide. In AC Shadows, he\u2019s depicted as Mitsuhide\u2019s nephew and a key Shinbakufu figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/akechi-kagemitsu.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1414\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: YouTube\/ZaFrostPet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, Hidemitsu committed seppuku shortly after the Battle of Yamazaki. Kagemitsu\u2019s fate in the game is fast-tracked to better fit the pace of the rebellion storyline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ise Sadaoki, from Loyalist to Poisoner<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows paints Ise Sadaoki as a calculating villain who poisons his brother to take control of the Ise clan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ise-Sadaoki.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: YouTube\/ZaFrostPet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While historical records confirm he did succeed his brother during a time of illness, there&#8217;s no evidence of foul play. He died alongside his father-in-law Mitsuhide at the Battle of Yamazaki.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lady Oichi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lady Oichi\u2019s tragic story is given emotional weight in Shadows, where her loyalties between her brother Oda Nobunaga, and her husband Azai Nagamasa come into play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lady-Oichi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1416\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: YouTube\/IGN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The game allows players to choose whether to spare her as a member of the Shinbakufu. In history, she later married Shibata Katsuie and died with him during his final stand against Hideyoshi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lady Nene<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/lady-nene.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1417\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: YouTube\/Jason\u2019s Video Games Source<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The game casts Lady Nene, Hideyoshi\u2019s wife, as a behind-the-scenes force called \u201cThe Lady of Whispers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This creative spin is rooted in her historical role as an advisor and powerful figure in her own right. She remained influential even after Hideyoshi\u2019s death and founded the K\u014ddai-ji Temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/steam\/marvel-rivals-ranks\/276\/\"><strong>Marvel Rivals Ranks: Everything You Need to Know<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u014cta Gy\u016bichi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Historian and samurai \u014cta Gy\u016bichi, whose work <em>Shinch\u014d K\u014dki<\/em> chronicled the life of Oda Nobunaga, makes an appearance in Shadows as a quest-giver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ota-Gyuichi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1418\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: YouTube\/Jason\u2019s Video Games Source<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>His presence is a nod to Ubisoft\u2019s commitment to historical detail, as his writings were instrumental in developing the game\u2019s narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sen no Riky\u016b and Imai S\u014dky\u016b<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AC Shadows also includes side quests around the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, featuring legendary figures like Sen no Riky\u016b and Imai S\u014dky\u016b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/itemku.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sen-no-Rikyu.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1419\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These masters weren\u2019t warriors, but their cultural influence was immense. Both served Nobunaga and later Hideyoshi, and their presence in the game adds a peaceful but poignant counterpoint to the chaos of war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Notable Appearances<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Takeda Motoaki<\/strong> seeks to reclaim his family\u2019s legacy, echoing his real-life attempt to regain Nochiseyama Castle. His dramatic end mirrors his historical suicide after being captured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Niwa Nagahide<\/strong> aids the protagonists and mirrors his real-world role in supporting Hideyoshi against Mitsuhide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hosokawa Tama<\/strong>, daughter of Mitsuhide, asks Yasuke to rescue her brother\u2013a fictional scenario with roots in tragic history, as her brother Mitsuyoshi committed seppuku at a very young age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Isono Kazumasa<\/strong>, who historically defected from Azai Nagamasa to Nobunaga, appears as a complex figure in Katsuhime\u2019s storyline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tsutsui Junkei<\/strong>, shown as a hesitant leader in <em>Shadows<\/em>, was similarly indecisive during the real Battle of Yamazaki.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Toyotomi Hideyoshi<\/strong> (aka Hashiba Hideyoshi) took over after Mitsuhide, and became the second \u201cGreat Unifier.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ashikaga Yoshiaki<\/strong>, the last Ashikaga shogun who tried (and failed) to resist Nobunaga\u2019s rise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hattori Hanzo<\/strong>, the OG ninja bodyguard, is connected to Tokugawa Ieyasu, with deep ties to Iga shinobi culture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tokugawa Ieyasu<\/strong> eventually founded the Tokugawa shogunate after Hideyoshi\u2019s death. Doesn\u2019t play a huge role in the game, but he&#8217;s lurking in the shadows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Momochi Sandayu<\/strong> is a legendary ninja who trained outlaws and anti-Nobunaga rebels like Ishikawa Goemon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, for players interested in the Sengoku period, the game offers not just exciting action, but also a springboard into one of Japan\u2019s most complex eras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, that\u2019s all you need to know about Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows. This game will pull you into a rich web of real history and reimagined legends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting characters like Ukita Naoie or Lady Oichi makes every mission feel personal like you&#8217;re rewriting history with each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the kind of game that makes you curious long after you log off\u2013Was that real? Did that happen? 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