The creative director of Assassin's Creed Shadows says that the decision to feature two distinct characters is part of the Assassin's Creed fandom's desire for two different types of main character.

Ubisoft is going to reveal two hours of Assassin's Creed Shadows gameplay this Thursday on Twitch, the publisher has confirmed. A tweet announcing the livestream states viewers will see new footage from the Harima region as the game director pursues a high-ranking target, from the perspective of both Naoe and Yasuke.