Leaked Assassin's Creed Shadows Artbook Surfaces Online

Details about the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows have emerged following an alleged leak of an artbook, surprisingly found on a hentai website, among other locations. The discovery, reported on r/GamingLeaksAndRumours, quickly spread across the internet. The artbook, titled "The Art of Assassin's Creed Shadows," contains hundreds of pages of concept art, quotes, and development information.

While the leak itself is noteworthy, its origin adds an unusual twist. IGN has reached out to Ubisoft for comment. Although the original source has removed the gallery, archived versions are circulating on other file-sharing platforms.

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The leaked art showcases concepts for historical figures, major cities, and weaponry, potentially revealing plot spoilers for Assassin's Creed Shadows. While confirmation awaits the game's release, the images appear authentic.

The leak comes shortly before Assassin's Creed Shadows' revised launch date of March 20, 2025, following a delay from its initial 2024 release. IGN recently spoke with game director Charles Benoit, who explained the delay was primarily for polishing and didn't involve significant system changes. He mentioned minor adjustments to progression and balancing, with the parkour system receiving the most attention due to the challenges presented by Feudal Japan's unique architecture.

Benoit highlighted the complexity of Japanese rooftops, stating they were "probably the most complex thing that I ever worked with," requiring specific code and animations to maintain fluidity in the parkour system.