Assassin’s Creed Shadows Finally Has a Protagonist Worth Caring About

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Published on March 1, 2025 12:00:27 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XidGG5FeeS0

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Assassin's Creed Shadows (2025)

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows is taking the franchise in a bold new direction, and Naoe might be its most emotionally raw protagonist yet. Unlike past Assassin’s Creed leads—who were often hardened by trauma—Naoe’s pain is raw, immediate, and deeply personal.

This could make Shadows the most brutal revenge story in the series, where emotions drive the narrative rather than cold, calculated logic. Will Naoe’s vulnerability make her a more compelling lead than the stoic likes of Altair or Kassandra? And how will her emotional journey redefine the Assassin’s Creed experience?

Let’s break down what makes Naoe’s story unique and why Assassin’s Creed Shadows could be the franchise’s most gripping revenge tale yet.