For many, many years, Assassin’s Creed fans have persistently begged Ubisoft for a mainline chapter set in Feudal Japan, and this long-awaited dream finally became a reality in 2025 with the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, an ambitious title featuring two completely different protagonists with interlocking stories.
However, despite the massive hype surrounding the launch, a large portion of the gaming community has still not had the opportunity to experience the epic journeys of Yasuke and Naoe.
If you happen to belong to that group, you can officially start celebrating! Ubisoft has decided to hand players the perfect opportunity to jump into the game completely free of charge – and if you are fast enough, you might even be able to finish it. However, as is usually the case with these promotions, there is a catch.
How to Play Assassin’s Creed Shadows For Free
Ubisoft has officially announced a limited-time promotional campaign running from June 18 to June 23. During this brief window, a free trial of the Ubisoft+ Premium subscription service will allow PC and Xbox users to play Assassin's Creed Shadows free of charge.
Players will gain access to the complete base game alongside its major post-launch...
