Ubisoft reinvents stealth mechanics in Assassin's Creed Shadows

In the latest title of the saga, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft has taken a significant step in the evolution of its stealth and movement mechanics. With the implementation of new animations and a more fluid design, the game promises to offer a more immersive and satisfying experience, although it is not without controversies surrounding its stealth system, the preferred option for many players to carry out some assassinations.

Sometimes you just want to blend in and use stealth mode

Since the introduction of the RPG system in Assassin’s Creed Origins, many players have expressed their frustration with the stealth mode. The mechanics have become less effective and rewarding, leading players to engage in alert combat instead of achieving discreet assassinations like in previous titles. This issue has been acknowledged by Ubisoft, which has led to the implementation of the Guaranteed Assassination option. This feature allows players who successfully attempt an assassination to automatically eliminate the enemy, regardless of their remaining health.

Despite this modification, stealth still faces challenges. Players still need to improve their skills to face more powerful enemies and must be cautious when attempting assassinations in alert situations. This mechanic ensures that the stealth strategy is adequately rewarded, although it does not guarantee the elimination of any enemy as a result of a single attempt. The implementation of this option reflects Ubisoft’s consideration for players who prefer a more tactical approach to the gameplay of Assassin’s Creed.

As a veteran of the franchise, the author of the analysis applauds these changes as a fair and true way to maintain the essence of Assassin’s Creed, where stealth can be a viable strategy that many choose, as long as it works well enough. In the coming days, players are expected to experience these new mechanics and share their opinions on the balance between stealth and combat that this new title offers.