Assassin’s Creed Shadows, some of the scenarios that we will be able to visit in the game revealed
The art director Thierry Danserau and the historian Stéphanie-Anne Ruatta revealed to the microphones of the Japanese magazine Famitsu some of the scenarios that we will have the opportunity to visit during the Assassin’s Creed Shadows campaign .
- Azuchi Castle
- Osaka Castle
- Himeji Castle
- Takeda Castle
- Okunoin Cemetery
We know that the Assassin’s Creed Shadows map will be huge , and apparently will contain various historical places , full of charm, which we will be able to explore during the missions and perhaps will act as a settlement for our enemies.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows, some of the scenarios that we will be able to visit in the game revealed
Here are some of the landmarks featured in #AssassinsCreed Shadows, according to Art Director Thierry Danserau and Historian Stéphanie-Anne Ruatta!
🔴 Azuchi Castle
🔴 Osaka Castle
🔴 Koyasan Okunoin Cemetery (most ancient graveyard in Japan)
🔴 Himeji Castle
🔴 Takeda Castle… pic.twitter.com/pJ3als7L57— Access The Animus (@AccessTheAnimus) May 24, 2024
Between castles and cemeteries
Azuchi Castle was built by Nobunaga Oda between 1576 and 1579 on a hill on the shores of Lake Biwa, so as to boast a strategic position for control of the region. Built of wood and stone, with seven floors full of decorations, it was the symbol of Nobunaga’s power.
Osaka Castle was built in 1583 by Hideyoshi Toyotomi, a warlord who played a key role in the fight to unify Japan during the 16th century. It features a central tower 58 meters high and equipped with eight floors, white walls on the outside and golden decorations.
Himeji Castle , one of the most iconic in Japan, was built in the 14th century but over time the structure has been expanded, often following wars, fires and earthquakes. It is a complex composed of eighty-three buildings, which includes a five-story main keep.
Takeda Castle , built in 1441, was located on a hill that earned it the nickname “Castle in the Sky”. Unfortunately, the structure was almost completely destroyed and today only the foundations of the ancient building are visible.
Okunoin Cemetery is located on Mount Koya and is considered one of the most iconic places in Shingon Buddhism. It is the largest cemetery in Japan with over two hundred thousand tombs, including those of important historical figures, and for this reason it is an important place of pilgrimage.