UPDATE 2.15pm UK: Ubisoft has now acknowledged the need to connect online to first install Assassin’s Creed Shadows in a statement posted to its social media account on X, though has reiterated that the full game itself is, after being installed, playable entirely offline.
“We wanted to share some early information on the upcoming launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, following some questions we’ve noticed in the community,” Ubisoft wrote. “Assassin’s Creed Shadows will not require a mandatory connection at all times. An online connection will be needed to install the game, but you will be able to play the entire journey offline, and explore Japan without any online connection.”
ORIGINAL STORY 10.50am UK:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the latest Ubisoft blockbuster to warn players they’ll need an online connection when first installing the game – despite the fact it is otherwise an offline title.
