Assassin's Creed Shadows Announces Prequel Ahead of Launch: What You Need to Know

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Ubisoft's upcoming title, , is expanding its world beyond the game itself with a newly announced prequel manga. As revealed by Ubisoft and <a href=«https://x.com/assassinscreed/status/1887426010427089267?ref_src=» https: rel=«noopener noreferrer» target="_blank">@assassinscreed on X

, will debut in Japan on March 20 on Kodansha's site, the same day the game launches globally. The manga is set to explore events leading up to the game, giving more background information on Naoe, the shinobi assassin, and Yasuke, the legendary African samurai.

The prequel manga is being drawn by reguje, known for their work on and. While details remain scarce, the manga is expected to dive into the historical and political conflicts of the late Sengoku period, offering fans a better understanding of story and lore. Ubisoft has also confirmed that an international release will follow at a later date, though no timeline has been given yet.

The franchise is known for exploring different historical eras through various mediums, and this prequel manga continues that tradition. will likely shed light on Naoe’s early life as a shinobi in Iga Province and the circumstances that drive her to become an assassin. Given the franchise’s signature mix of history and fiction, fans can expect a irrestistable story blending real events with the covert battle between Assassins and Templars.

Naoe, the ninja in Assassin's Creed Shadows, has the ability to do the iconic «Naruto run».

This is not the first time has ventured into manga., which ran from 2019 to 2021, expanded on the story of Shao Jun, the protagonist of. The success of that manga suggests could also give a great backstory to the characters and setting, making it a must-read for dedicated fans.

With the increasing popularity of anime adaptations based on video games, the success of could set the stage for a full-fledged anime in the future. Ubisoft has already explored animation with projects like, but a full-length anime series could bring