Take a look at the Assassin's Creed Shadows Ally Overview Trailer for the open-world action RPG developed by Ubisoft. Players can get the rundown on the Ally system in the game that allows players to meet, recruit, and even romance allies they meet throughout the journey. Assassin's Creed Shadows is available now for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, macOS, and PC (Steam).
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00:00In Assassin's Creed Shadows, you'll play as Maui,
00:05a stealthy shinobi, and Yasuke, a powerful samurai.
00:09And while they're more than capable of handling themselves,
00:12it's always nice to have a friend to lend a hand, or a fist.
00:16Throughout your journey, you'll encounter a variety of clever, righteous,
00:19and even flirty characters that you can recruit to your cause,
00:22invite to your hideout, and call upon in the open world
00:25to help you sneak and fight like a master assassin.
00:29These allies will pop up where you might not expect them,
00:31and if you're going to recruit them to your cause, you'll have to earn their trust.
00:34Take Genojo, for example, played by famed Japanese actor Makeno.
00:38After a meet-cute that involves not an insignificant amount of steel and firecrackers,
00:42he and Naoe will come to realize that they make far better allies than enemies.
00:46Sure, Genojo might not make the best first impression.
00:49After all, he is a thief and a ravenous flirt,
00:52but he steals from the rich and gives to the poor.
00:55And who doesn't like a flirt?
00:56Naoe sure does. Or doesn't.
00:58That part is up to you.
01:03Once you've helped Genojo fulfill his personal goals,
01:05you'll be able to offer him a spot in your league and invite him to your hideout.
01:14After you've built a dojo at your hideout, you can begin to upgrade your allies,
01:17unlocking new abilities and outfits for them.
01:20Each ally has an activated ability that lets you call them into action,
01:23but they also have up to two passive abilities that will aid you in the open world
01:27even when you're not calling them for help.
01:29In Genojo's case, calling him into the field will cause him to throw a stunning projectile on your targets,
01:33allowing you to sneak by unnoticed or move in quickly for the kill.
01:38Upgrade him all the way to veteran rank and he'll automatically stun guards right before they detect you.
01:43And keep servants from ratting you out to enemy soldiers as you sneak through castle grounds.
01:48These are two massive buffs to your stealth arsenal.
01:51Genojo is just one of the many allies you can meet and recruit in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
01:57Want a bruiser who's willing to throw hands and bodies around?
02:00Meet Yaya.
02:01A pacifist at heart, she's not above using her fists to solve a problem,
02:05but will stop short of killing anyone.
02:08Maybe you need some more firepower on your side.
02:10There's always the impulsive, tempo-toting Katsuhime.
02:13She may be as likely to charge headfirst into an enemy castle as she is to kiss you,
02:17but her dazed attacks and bullets will make short work of any enemy in your way.
02:21Using different allies can really complement Naoe and Yasuke's own playstyles,
02:25adding stealth or combat options as needed.
02:28Genojo, Yaya, and Katsuhime aren't the only allies you'll meet and recruit,
02:33but their companionship and help on the battlefield is dependent on you.
02:37Invest in your relationship with them,
02:39and they'll reward you with support on the field of battle, friendship, and maybe even a little romance.
02:45Assassin's Creed Shadows is out now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S,
02:49PC through Steam, Ubisoft Connect, Epic, and on macOS.
02:53It's also available as part of a Ubisoft Plus Premium subscription.
02:56Happy hunting.