Assassin’s Creed Shadows Map Size Revealed: How Large is the Game World?

Ubisoft has released some substantial games recently, and if you’re curious about the size of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you’re in the right place.

Following a brief detour with Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Ubisoft is returning to the expansive RPG style that has become a hallmark of the franchise. Assassin’s Creed Shadows explores the final phases of Japan’s Sengoku period.

As we approach the game’s release, opinions remain mixed. Some fans are praising what they consider a “huge improvement” in the series, while others criticize its perceived lack of authenticity. If you’re excited about taking on the roles of the ninja Naoe or the samurai Yasuke, you may have some questions lingering in your mind.

Considering the scope of previous titles in the Assassin’s Creed series, it’s helpful to evaluate just how big Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be and the expected duration of a playthrough. Insights from the developers provide some clarity on this aspect.

What is the size of the playable area in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

In an interview with IGN, Creative Director Jonathan Dumont confirmed that the game will be of a similar scale to recent mainline installments in the series, excluding Assassin’s Creed Mirage, which is notably smaller than titles such as Odyssey or Valhalla. Indeed, Shadows will have a map slightly smaller than those games.

“It’s in line with the latest Assassin’s Creeds that we’ve done,” Dumont remarked. “On a scale level, maybe we can compare it a little bit more to the size of Assassin’s Creed Origins.”

This will be welcome news for anyone who found exploring the vast landscapes of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla to be somewhat tedious. Even at a reduced scale, an area akin to Assassin’s Creed Origins should still offer plenty of activities for players to engage in.

Assassin's Creed Origins Map — Ubisoft via dexerto

Assassin’s Creed Origins is definitely not a small game.

What is the expected duration of Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

While developers have not provided a definitive answer to this question, some reasonable speculation can be made. Longtime players of the Assassin’s Creed series understand that the length of these games often depends on travel time within the world. While there is some variability, this remains a solid metric to go by.

Given that the playable area is approximately the size of Origins, it’s logical to anticipate that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will require a similar amount of time to complete as this predecessor. According to aggregator HowLongToBeat, players can expect to spend about 30 hours to finish the main story of Origins. Those aiming for a completionist run should prepare to invest around 85 hours into the game.

Considering the comparative size of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, it’s reasonable to presume that the campaign-focused and completionist playthroughs will resemble these timeframes. As more concrete information regarding the game’s duration becomes available, we’ll be sure to update our readers.

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