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Ubisoft is offering the Claws of Awaji Story DLC for free as a pre-order bonus.
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It seems like an attempt to capitalize on positive previews.
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The Claws of Awaji expansion offers over 10 hours of content.
While the idea of an Assassin’s Creed set in Feudal-era Japan was all those series that fans wanted for the longest time, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has unfortunately been dragged since it was first revealed. While a lot of this was due to Yasuke’s origins, the old Ubisoft Open-World formula was also part of the issue.
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This was further fueled by multiple delays, giving naysayers more ammunition against a game they haven’t even played. However, recent previews for Shadows have been relatively positive, giving fans some hope. It looks like Ubisoft wants to immediately capitalize on this upward trajectory by offering a story DLC for free if you pre-order the game.
You can get the Claws of Awaji story expansion for free on Assassin’s Creed Shadows Pre-Orders
As you probably know by now, Ubisoft is infamous for its monetization systems, even in single player games like the Assassin’s Creed series. Some really great looking armor is locked behind paywalls, but the worst part of this practice is the permanent double XP boost you can buy to make progression less.
This offer, while seemingly great in itself, is likely an attempt to drum up positive sentiment and also make a few quick bucks from pre-orders. The timing of the offer is also quite convenient – right after the relatively positive previews. To be honest, I may be looking at it from a negative perspective, but it’s very hard not to, given Ubisoft’s monetary prominence.
“In clutches of Awaji, feel the fear of being hunted and threatened on a mysterious island,” says the description for the expansion. “Reclaim a lost treasure and avoid the traps and ambushes of deadly new enemies. Master the Bō, a new weapon type, unlock new skills, equipment, abilities and get over 10 hours of additional content.”
If you were going to buy Assassin’s Creed Shadows anyway, this is a pretty good offer. A free extension of over ten hours is a pretty good deal. However, you’ll have to wait until the DLC launches later in 2025.
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