Ubisoft has unveiled new details about the combat and progression systems in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Game director Charles Benoit shed light on character development, loot distribution, and weapon variety.

The game boasts a dual progression system: mastery points and knowledge points. Mastery points are earned through leveling up and defeating challenging enemies, while knowledge points are acquired by completing missions and discovering hidden items. These points unlock new abilities and enhance weapons.

Each weapon features its own unique upgrade tree, allowing for highly personalized builds. Players enjoy the freedom to reset their progress at any time, encouraging experimentation with different strategies and weapon combinations. Weapons offer distinct bonuses, catering to various combat situations. For instance, legendary weapons like the naginata provide unique counter capabilities against attacks that other weapons can't deflect.

Assassin's Creed Shadows' combat system supports stealth takedowns, but also rewards diverse combat approaches. As characters progress, additional stat upgrades unlock, allowing for further skill refinement. The developers emphasize that mastering all techniques and upgrades will require a substantial time commitment.

Assassin's Creed Shadows launches March 20th on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players can anticipate a deep and engaging experience blending stealth, combat, and strategic progression.