Assassin's Creed Shadows' lead developer assures players that choosing a single protagonist won't significantly impact their experience. The game features two playable characters: Naoe, a female shinobi, and Yasuke, a historical African samurai, whose inclusion has generated pre-release discussion.
Concerns arose that focusing on one character might lead to missed story elements or gameplay. Creative director Jonathan Dumont addressed these concerns, describing his own balanced approach: He alternates between characters, playing 3-5 hours with one before switching to the other for 2-3 hours.
However, Dumont clarified that players won't be significantly disadvantaged by favoring one character. While each protagonist boasts unique opening sequences and personal storylines, the core narrative adapts to the player's choice. He encourages players to play as their preferred character:
"I don't believe you'll miss out on much. It depends on your playstyle. Experiment and see how the game adjusts to your character selection. Each hero has their own introduction and quests, but the main experience remains adaptable. Choose your favorite, and the story will follow suit."
