Yasuke and Naoe are markedly different to play as, with both being suited to wildly different playstyles.

So, choosing which one to complete story missions and side quests is far from a straightforward decision.

On its current path, Shadows should have 6,000,000 players in its first month.

Screenshot of Yasuke and Naoe facing each other in a burning building in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

You’ll be able to experience the game’s story and side quests from either of their perspectives.

Then,you’re free to easily switch between them via the game’s pause menu.

Yasuke, on the other hand, is the polar opposite.

A close up shot of Naoe looking at her hidden blade.

Which Character Should You Play As?

The same is true for trophies like Unseen, which is only realistically possible as Naoe.

Conversely,clearing out castlesor completing combat-heavy missionsis far easier as Yasukefor obvious reasons.

Yasuke kneeling with Naoe standing opposite him in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Close-up of Yasuke in Samurai armour standing in a burning temple in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Close-up of Naoe standing outside during a cutscene in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Yasuke on some stairs in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

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