Assassin's Creed Shadows: embedded history, no Discovery Tour

Ubisoft has outlined a set of changes and ongoing plans for Assassins Creed Shadows, emphasizing that while several familiar features are not present in the latest entry, they could reappear in future titles. Key points include the removal of a separate Discovery Tour mode in favor of embedded educational content, the continued evolution of the overarching Assassin versus Templar storyline, and a clear pathway for postlaunch content, including a new expansion later this year.

The company confirmed that Shadows will not include a dedicated Discovery Tour, a mode that previously let players explore historical settings with guided educational context. Instead, the Historical Codex has been integrated directly into the main game, giving players access to Sengoku-era history without leaving gameplay. There are no current plans for a Japan Discovery Tour analogous to the Viking Age version found in other entries. The intent, developers said, is to provide historical context directly within the core experience, making the information accessible to all players without a separate mode.

Beyond Discovery Tour, Ubisoft also addressed what fans have long debated about Shadows’ broader lore...