Claws of Awaji adds new island content to Assassin's Creed Shadows

Ubisoft released Claws of Awaji, the first paid expansion for Assassin's Creed Shadows, on September 16, 2025, bringing a new island region, story threads and gameplay additions to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. The expansion, which Ubisoft says runs roughly 10 hours, is available free to players who preordered the base game or as a standalone purchase for about $25. A new Premium Edition bundling the base game, the expansion and cosmetic and gear packs is also on sale for $109.99.

Claws of Awaji takes protagonists Naoe and Yasuke to Awaji Island to pursue a mysterious shinobi and confront a violent new faction called the Sanzoku Ippa. The narrative focuses primarily on Naoe while Yasuke occupies a supporting role, with missions that developers say resolve several storylines left open at the end of the base campaign. Ubisoft said progress and many of the new abilities and gear can carry over into the main game.

Gameplay additions include a new weapon exclusive to Naoe, the Bo staff, which Ubisoft described as offering increased mobility and combo options. The expansion also introduces fresh enemy types, challenging boss encounters and a variety of new skills, armor...