Assassin's Creed: Shadows Naoko Gets a Fulfilling Ending, Game Music Features More Japanese Cultural Details

Assassin's Creed: Shadows Naoko's Story Gets a Fulfilling Ending, Game Music Features More Rich Details

According to IGN, they recently visited Ubisoft Bordeaux studio to play the first DLC for Assassin's Creed: Shadows, titled "Claw of Awaji." This DLC continues the unfinished story of Naoko from the main game and brings a satisfying conclusion for the fans.

Simon Arsenault, the director of the "Claw of Awaji" DLC, stated that before Ubisoft Bordeaux joined the Assassin's Creed: Shadows project, Ubisoft Quebec had already worked on the main game for two to three years. They had many ideas, but not all of them were necessary to implement. They had already prepared some background story for Naoko's mother, including how she met Masanori Fujibayashi.

Although the "Claw of Awaji" DLC primarily focuses on Naoko's story, Mishu will continue to accompany her. Arsenault explained, "We focus on showing his ongoing Templar-hunting storyline, but at this stage, he is more of an emotional supporter for Naoko, helping her through her life struggles." He added that although the two often act separately in Shadows, they will embark on a joint journey in the new DLC.

Arsenault finally revealed, "We tried to bring a temporary conclusion to Naoko's personal story, but as is often the case in TV shows and films, the story always has the chance to unfold again. While it's not fully confirmed that her story won't continue, at least we provide a satisfying, phase-ending conclusion to her main storyline."

On another note, Noh master Kohei Kawaguchi shared that he was invited by Ubisoft to record the classic Noh play Aoi no Ue for Assassin's Creed: Shadows.

Japanese players discovered that when they encountered crowds of NPCs gathered to watch a Noh performance in Assassin's Creed: Shadows, the song segments in the play were a perfect replica of the real-life Noh play Aoi no Ue. Kawaguchi responded on Twitter, "I did accept the production team's recording commission, but I haven't played the game yet, so I didn't know it was presented this way (laughs)." Later, the player shared a scene of Noh actors performing in Azuchi Castle, which Kawaguchi confirmed, "This is definitely the content we recorded that day."

After this detail was revealed, players were amazed that Assassin's Creed: Shadows might contain more hidden, masterful creations. The game's attention to Japanese culture has sparked renewed discussion, and perhaps further exploration will uncover even more cultural Easter eggs.