Ubisoft Breaks the DLC Mold for Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Ubisoft is shaking things up for Assassin’s Creed fans. The gaming giant announced that there won’t be a second large DLC expansion for Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. Instead, Ubisoft will wrap up major post-launch content with the upcoming ‘Claws of Awaji’ expansion.
A New “Small and Reactive” Strategy
Traditionally, Assassin’s Creed games have seen multiple big expansions to keep players engaged. This time, Ubisoft is trying a “small and reactive” approach. Instead of launching another major DLC, they plan to focus on smaller, more responsive content updates. Looks like Ubisoft is putting away their DLC samurai swords and picking up ninja stars instead—quick, sharp, and maybe a little unpredictable.
For fans, this means less waiting for giant content drops and more frequent, bite-sized updates. Will this keep the Shadows community active and excited, or will die-hard fans miss the epic, story-driven expansions of the past? Time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: Assassin’s Creed is entering a new era of live service experimentation. Who knows, maybe the next big twist will be a hidden blade in a loot box!
Sources:
Rock Paper Shotgun