Assassin’s Creed Shadows takes place in Japan circa 1579, near the end of what is known as the Sengoku period — 300 years before the advent of the incandescent light bulb. So it stands to reason that once the sun sets, the world that co-protagonists Naoe and Yasuke inhabit is going to get dark.

Gold is a special resource players can use in Assassin's Creed Shadows to power up their gear and make their characters stronger. So, this valuable resource is highly sought-after by many players.

Assassin's Creed Shadows is another entry in the RPG era of the franchise, but there are ways to make it play more like a classic entry.