When asked how Ubisoft decided to tell a lot of Naoe and Yasuke's story through flashback sequences, Dumont told us, "I think it comes from watching a lot of anime." and explained that anime series' are "masters of exposing background character stories through flashbacks to expose missing pieces of character motivations."

"A new creed rises. Play as Naoe, a shinobi Assassin from Iga province, and Yasuke, the powerful and legendary samurai of African descent. Against the turbulent backdrop of the late Sengoku era, these two unexpected allies will discover the destiny that unites them as Japan enters a new era ".

"Assassin's Creed Shadows" has become the the Ubisoft-developed franchise's second-highest selling title ever at launch.