Ubisoft confirms Assassin’s Creed Shadows won’t require an online connection to play

Assassin's Creed Shadows was officially unveiled this week and players quickly learned that physical copies of the game will require an online internet connection to install. This led to concerns that the entire game would require an online connection but Ubisoft has now confirmed that this is not the case. 

Assassin's Creed Shadows will requite an online connection during the first install of the game, even if you bought a physical copy on disc. Ubisoft doesn't explain exactly why this is the case but it very likely has something to do with combatting early sales of the game, and thus early streams or gameplay videos. This way, any gameplay leaks that take place leading up to launch will have likely come from a review copy with early access, which will in turn make it easier for Ubisoft to track the source.

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While the install process will require an online connection, which will stop players from being able to use a physical copy to play the game early, once installed, the entire game will be playable offline. This means it will be friendly for handheld devices like the Steam Deck, and for those with slow or unreliable internet connections.

Assassin's Creed Shadows will officially launch for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on the 15th of November.

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KitGuru Says: Given the recent news that the map will be closer to the size of Assassin's Creed: Origins, rather than Odyssey or Valhalla, I'm a bit more interested in checking this out later in the year. Are any of you planning on picking up the  new Assassin's Creed this year?

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