Exciting news for fans of Assassin's Creed Shadows – the critically acclaimed action-stealth RPG might be coming to Nintendo's next-generation console. Recent comments from Ubisoft leadership strongly suggest that the feudal Japan adventure could soon be available on the Nintendo Switch 2, bringing Naoe and Yasuke's story to portable gamers worldwide.

While the game initially faced some controversy regarding its protagonists and gameplay mechanics, Assassin's Creed Shadows has proven its staying power. Ubisoft recently announced the title reached an impressive milestone of five million players within its first four months of release. With an 81 average score on OpenCritic, critics have particularly praised its immersive open world and refined stealth systems that harken back to the series' roots.

The Switch 2 speculation gained traction during Ubisoft's recent earnings call. CFO Frederick Duguet mentioned an unannounced title coming to Nintendo's new console within the current fiscal year (ending March 2026). CEO Yves Guillemot further fueled the rumors when discussing Assassin's Creed Shadows, stating "some new versions will be coming to other machines." Given that the game is already available on all major platforms, many believe this strongly hints at a Switch 2 port.

Industry analysts suggest Ubisoft might time the Switch 2 release with the game's upcoming Claws of Awaji expansion, rumored for late 2025. This substantial DLC promises approximately 10 hours of new story content, additional locations, enemies, and character abilities. There are also whispers of a potential co-op mode arriving in 2026 that could make the Switch 2 version particularly appealing.

The potential Switch 2 version joins an impressive lineup of third-party titles coming to Nintendo's new hardware. Ubisoft's own Star Wars Outlaws is scheduled for September, while other major releases like Borderlands 4 and Hades 2 are expected later in the year. This move would continue Ubisoft's strategy of expanding Assassin's Creed Shadows' audience following its reportedly massive development budget.