Ubisoft has officially confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Shadows — the long-awaited entry in the legendary stealth-action series — is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on December 2, 2025. This marks the franchise’s first appearance on Nintendo’s next-generation console and signals Ubisoft’s strong commitment to the hybrid platform.
A Historic Leap: From Consoles to Switch 2
Assassin’s Creed Shadows transports players to feudal Japan, a setting fans have dreamed about for over a decade. The game features two playable heroes — Naoe, a skilled shinobi assassin, and Yasuke, the legendary African samurai inspired by a real historical figure.
The Switch 2 version has been optimized to take full advantage of the system’s upgraded hardware. According to Ubisoft, the port will include:
- Enhanced graphics running at higher resolutions than the original Switch could support.
- Touchscreen controls for navigating menus and maps.
- Cross-progression through Ubisoft Connect, allowing seamless progress transfer between PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2.
All Launch Content Included — and More to Come
The Switch 2 release will include the base game and all free post-launch updates available at launch. Ubisoft has also confirmed that the first major expansion, Claws of Awaji, will arrive on the platform in early 2026.
This ensures that Switch 2 owners won’t be left behind when it comes to new content, events, or story expansions.
Performance and Portability: A New Way to Experience Shadows
Ubisoft’s developers have emphasized that the new port was built with the Switch 2’s hybrid design in mind. Players can expect smooth frame rates in both handheld and docked modes, plus refined visuals powered by the console’s rumored DLSS-based upscaling.
Portable mode will also support touch gestures for stealth takedowns, quick item selection, and map zooming — a first for the Assassin’s Creed series.
The arrival of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the Nintendo Switch 2 marks a milestone moment for both Ubisoft and Nintendo fans. With a mix of stealth, samurai combat, and historical intrigue — all playable on the go — this version could easily become one of the platform’s flagship titles.
Whether you’re exploring Kyoto as a silent assassin or cutting through enemy lines as a powerful samurai, Shadows on Switch 2 promises an unforgettable adventure when it launches on December 2, 2025.