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Here's a look at Assassin's Creed Shadows gameplay

Tonight's Xbox Showcase brought us a first glance at Assassin's Creed Shadows gameplay, and a better look at its feudal…

A fresh trailer for Ubisoft Quebec's upcoming action RPG began with quick scenes showing the changing of the seasons - the ubiquitous Japanese blossom of spring, snow in winter, torrential rain on a muddy battlefield full of corpses. Next we saw shinobi protagonist Naoe yanking enemies down into the long grass like raptors picking off tourists in Jurassic Park, then quick shots of her performing the Assassin's Creed series' trademark rooftop parkour, aided by a grapple rope. Watch on YouTube Exactly a minute in, the trailer switches to show Shadows' samurai hero Yasuke, stomping through scenery then turning another set of enemies into kebabs on his shiny sword.

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