Assassin’s Creed Shadows Trophy List Suggests Simple Path to Platinum

Ubisoft is gearing up to drop what could be its most pivotal title yet. Coming out on March 20, "Assassin’s Creed Shadows" is set to take players on a long-awaited journey to Japan, a setting fans have been eager to explore. If you’re on the PS5, it’s not just a chance to dive into this intriguing narrative—it’s also an opportunity to snag yourself a pretty straightforward Platinum trophy. For those trophy hunters out there, Ubisoft has just released the game’s trophy list, so let’s see what’s in store.

The Trophy Hunt: 55 Achievements to Conquer

Today, we got an exciting glimpse at the full roster of trophies players can earn in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. While these achievements are currently listed for the PC version on Steam, they usually correspond to PlayStation’s trophy system. The game seems to have a sense of humor too, with some trophies cleverly nodding to classic video games and films like "BioShock" and "300." So, what does the haul include? There are 55 trophies up for grabs. Let’s break it down:

• Platinum: Unlock this by collecting every other trophy.
• Art of Ninjutsu: Master all the skills of the shinobi.
• Art of Kenjutsu: Embrace the way of the samurai.
• Make it Personal: Personalize your first weapon with an engraving.
• Sometimes: Pull off a smooth landing roll.
• Reeding is Fundamental: Keep hidden from enemies by using a reed to breathe underwater.
• Just Your Shadow: Use shinobi bells to mislead the same opponent three times.
• Hook, Line, and Swinger: Experience an uninterrupted aerial glide with grappling hooks.
• Acrobatics: Take a daring Leap of Faith from a grappling hook swing.
• Adept Shinobi: Execute your debut assassination.
• Master Shinobi: Slip through a shoji door to eliminate an enemy.
• Unseen: Dispatch five enemies in stealthy succession.
• Giant Slayer: Take down a formidable guardian with a single strike.
• Adept Samurai: Execute a Finisher move as Yasuke.
• Master Samurai: Skillfully deflect an incoming projectile.
• Unstoppable: Activate Samurai Stand before executing a Finisher.
• This is Japan, Actually: Send an adversary flying from a high ledge.
• Overdesign III: Finish off an enemy who’s both Poisoned and Dazed.
• Final Hearing: Swiftly sheathe your sword after an enemy succumbs to Bleed.
• Adventurer: Put an arrow through an enemy’s knee.
• Test Your Might: Overcome the tournament’s final foe.
• Kofun Raider: Tackle and complete your first kofun.
• Good Form: Successfully perform your first kata.
• Zen Master: Master all kuji-kiri.
• A Rare Occurrence: Accomplish all legendary sumi-e.
• Sole Sanctum: Gain access to the Hideout.
• Chase the Morning: Add a unique sumi-e to your Hideout.
• Against Wood and Stone: Fully pimp out a building in the Hideout.
• Everybody Benefits!: Welcome a pet into the fold.
• Happy Place: Ascend to the map’s loftiest point.
• Pathfinder: Explore every province available in the map.
• Scouting Mission: Use your scout effectively to gather intel.
• Would You Kindly?: Fulfill a mission in each province.
• Story-related Trophies: Several trophies like "Prologue", "A New League Rise", "An Oath Fulfilled", "Fall of the Shinbakufu", and "Epilogue" likely relate to the storyline.
• Additionally, there are hidden gems with unknown tasks such as "Death Blossom," "The Thief," "The Toxin Master," and several others, waiting to be unraveled.

Ubisoft is known for crafting games with layers of depth and hidden surprises, so it’s no shocker that some trophies keep their details under wraps for now. But that’s part of the fun, right? Happy hunting!

(Source: Ubisoft via PowerPyx)