After months of anticipation and delays, Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows is finally getting its first major expansion. According to insider reports, Claws of Awaji is currently targeting a September 2025 release, though sources suggest it could potentially slip to October.
What’s Coming in the Expansion
The Claws of Awaji DLC promises to deliver a substantial new chapter in the game’s feudal Japan setting. Players can expect around 10 hours of fresh story content set on the mysterious Awaji Island, described as a place of “mysterious beauty” where they’ll reclaim lost treasure while evading a dangerous new faction. Both protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, will gain new abilities, weapons, and gear to enhance their gameplay.
Originally planned as paid content, Ubisoft made the expansion free for pre-order customers as an apology for the game’s multiple delays. This goodwill gesture helped soften the blow for fans who had been waiting patiently through the turbulent development cycle.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Looking Ahead
Beyond Claws of Awaji, Ubisoft has more in store for Assassin’s Creed Shadows players. Insider reports reveal a co-op mode called ‘League’ is in development for 2026, along with additional free DLC planned throughout 2025. This extended support suggests Ubisoft remains committed to the title despite its controversial launch.
The September release window gives players several advantages: ample time to complete the base game’s extensive campaign, a concrete date to anticipate after previous uncertainties, and reassurance that Ubisoft is standing behind its latest Assassin’s Creed installment.
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For fans who embraced the game’s feudal Japan setting, Claws of Awaji represents an opportunity to dive deeper into this rich historical period with fresh challenges and discoveries. As the first major content drop since launch, its reception could set the tone for the game’s future support and potential redemption in the eyes of skeptical players.