Ubisoft’s new game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, released on March 20, 2025, shows character progression excitingly and flexibly. This system will give players a lot of freedom to improve their skills.
This blog will explain how this progression system works and why it is so interesting.
How does Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Upgrade System Work?
Shared Progression of Yasuke and Naoe
There are two characters in Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Yasuke, who is a samurai, and Naoe, who is an assassin. The most interesting thing is that the progression of both the characters is shared. When one character unlocks a new ability or
Flexible Mastery Tree System
The game also has a Mastery Tree system, where players can unlock and upgrade different abilities. There are different skill trees for both the characters: samurai abilities for Yasuke and assassin abilities for Naoe. Apart from this, you can also equip yourself with two unique abilities for individual weapons. Gains experience, the other character also gets the same benefits. Each character has unique skills and weapons, but both progress at the same level. This setup makes the gameplay very flexible and deep.
And the best part? You can re-roll your skill points at any time, meaning you can change your abilities and playstyle at any time. This flexibility gives players a chance to try different combinations so that they can find their best loadout.
Knowledge Rank System: Advance your progress in your own way
Assassin’s Creed Shadows also has a Knowledge Rank system, and this is so that players do not feel too overpowered. This system blocks your progress until you reach a certain level of knowledge, representing your character’s mental readiness.
You must complete some non-violent quests in the game to increase your Knowledge Rank. These quests are simple tasks, such as praying at a shrine or finding new techniques, or more complex activities, such as finding lost items. There are 6 Knowledge Ranks in the game, and when you reach the highest rank, a new Knowledge Tree is unlocked, allowing you to upgrade more abilities.
A Deeper RPG Experience
All these systems give the game an RPG experience in which players can customize their character’s abilities and their playstyle according to themselves.
With the combination of Mastery Trees and the Knowledge Rank system, players will never get bored in the game, and they will always have something new to learn and explore.
Conclusion:
With a release date of March 20, 2025, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is going to take the game series to a new level.
Its progression system is going to show new ways to develop Yasuke and Naoe and will keep you engaged in the game through non-violent quests and exploration. Additionally, you will always have the option to re-assign your points and abilities, which will make the game less linear and give you a complete chance to showcase your creativity.
Whether you like fast-paced action gameplay or want to get into RPG mechanics, this game will give you a flexible and rewarding experience.
