Assassin's Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji DLC: Everything we know

Ubisoft has already announced a big DLC for Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, called Claws of Awaji. It won’t be available at launch, but it’s set to bring a whole new area, storyline, and gameplay features.

If you’re looking to get all the details in one place, here’s everything we know so far.

What is the Claws of Awaji DLC in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows?

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Claws of Awaji is an upcoming expansion for Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. The DLC takes players to a brand-new region — Awaji Island, located beyond Osaka Bay. It’s a fully open-world area, separate from the main game map, with new missions, enemies, and weapons.

You’ll continue the story with both Naoe and Yasuke, the game’s two main characters. This time, they’re searching for a lost treasure while being hunted by a new enemy group.

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What’s new in the Claws of Awaji DLC in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows?

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Here’s a breakdown of what the Claws of Awaji DLC includes:

• New region: The island of Awaji, with a fresh open-world environment.
• New story: Naoe and Yasuke are on a mission to recover a lost treasure, but they’re being hunted at the same time.
• New faction: A group called the Sanzoku Ippa is after them. You’ll have to avoid traps, ambushes, and stealthily take them down.
• New weapon: Naoe gets access to a new weapon type, the Bō (a long staff).
• New abilities and gear: You’ll unlock more skills, weapons, and equipment as you progress.
• Gameplay length: Expect over 10 hours of additional content.

When does the Claws of Awaji DLC come out in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows?

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The expansion won’t be available when the game launches. Ubisoft has said it’s coming later in 2025, but there’s no exact release date yet.

How to get the Claws of Awaji DLC in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows

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There are two ways to get the DLC:

1. Free if you pre-ordered any edition of Assassin’s Creed: Shadows.
2. Paid if you didn’t pre-order — you’ll be able to buy it separately once it’s released in 2025.

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FAQs

Where does the Claws of Awaji expansion take place?

• The expansion is set on Awaji Island, which is located beyond Osaka Bay in Japan. It’s a completely new open-world area made just for this DLC.

When will Claws of Awaji be released?

• Ubisoft has said it will launch later in 2025. It won’t be available when the main game comes out.

How long is the DLC?

• You can expect over 10 hours of gameplay in this expansion.

Is the Claws of Awaji DLC free?

• Yes, it’s free if you pre-ordered any version of the game. If not, you’ll need to buy it separately when it’s released.

What new content does the expansion add?

The DLC adds:

• A new region (Awaji Island)
• A new story mission with Naoe and Yasuke
• A new enemy faction (Sanzoku Ippa)
• A new weapon type (the Bō)
• Extra gear, skills, and abilities