Jokes aside, Assassin’s Creed Shadows—Ubisoft’s highly anticipated feudal Japan entry—may be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. A recent rating from Taiwan’s Digital Game Rating Committee lists the game for Nintendo’s unannounced next-gen console, sparking major speculation.
Here’s what this could mean for Shadows, the Switch 2, and whether we’ll get a playable version—or just another cloud-streaming letdown.
Wait… The Switch 2 Exists?
Let’s address the biggest reveal here: This rating confirms the Nintendo Switch 2 is real (or at least that devs are preparing for it). Nintendo hasn’t officially announced it yet, but:
- Rumors point to a 2025 release.
- Backward compatibility is likely.
- Performance should (hopefully) be closer to a PS4 Pro than a toaster.
If Assassin’s Creed Shadows is already being rated for it, that means Ubisoft is either:
✅ Porting it natively (best-case scenario)
❌ Making it cloud-only (like Kingdom Hearts or Control on Switch)
Could Assassin’s Creed Shadows Run on Switch 2?
Shadows is a next-gen game (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC), with:
- Dense open-world Japan (forests, castles, dynamic weather)
- Advanced lighting & stealth mechanics
- Two playable protagonists (a shinobi and a samurai)
The original Switch would’ve melted trying to run this. But the Switch 2? Maybe.
Possible Scenarios:
- A Downscaled but Native Port – Think Witcher 3 on Switch: lower res, shorter draw distance, but playable.
- Cloud Version Only – Requires internet, input lag, and a prayer. (See: Hitman 3 on Switch.)
- A “Legacy” Version – Like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s Japan-set Discovery Tour as a standalone.
Why This Is a Big Deal for Switch 2
If Shadows gets a real port, it signals that the Switch 2 could handle:
✔ Bigger AAA games (Elden Ring 2? GTA VI? Okay, maybe not.)
✔ Better third-party support (No more “Switch gets the worst version”)
✔ A smoother transition (Unlike the Wii U → Switch drought)
But if it’s cloud-only, then… well, we’ve been here before.
When Could We See This Happen?
- Nintendo Switch 2 reveal: Likely late 2024 (for a 2025 launch).
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows release: November 15, 2024.
- Switch 2 port timing: Either same day (unlikely) or months later (more realistic).
Final Thoughts: Should You Wait for the Switch 2 Version?
If you only game on Nintendo, this is huge—but temper expectations.
- If native: Could be a must-play for stealth fans.
- If cloud-only: Hard pass unless you love latency.
For everyone else? PS5/Xbox/PC will be the best way to play. But hey, portable Assassin’s Creed in feudal Japan? That’s a dream worth waiting for.
🔥 What Do You Think?
- Excited for a real AC on Switch 2?
- Think it’ll just be cloud garbage?
- Still waiting for Odyssey on Switch?
Drop your takes below—and pray to the gaming gods that Ubisoft doesn’t half-ass this.
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(Disclaimer: This is based on a rating leak—not official confirmation. Ubisoft could still pull a “Just kidding, it’s mobile-only.”)
TL;DR for the Stealthy Skimmers
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows rated for Nintendo Switch 2 in Taiwan.
- Switch 2 basically confirmed by proxy.
- Could be native or cloud—pray for the former.
- Portable feudal Japan assassinations? Yes, please.
Now excuse me while I go replay Shinobi on the GBA to prep. 🏯🗡️