Overview
- Several players of Assassin’s Creed Shadows have expressed their disappointment over missing features from earlier franchise installments.
- The ability to pass time, auto-follow roads while riding on a horse, and synchronize viewpoints to clear the fog of war are among the most notable absences.
In the latest release, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, fans have pointed out several beloved features from previous games that are conspicuously absent. These include functionalities such as time manipulation and the ability to auto-follow paths while mounted. Although Ubisoft has acknowledged some of these features publicly, players maintain hope—albeit slim—that some functionalities might be integrated into future updates for the game.
Launched by Ubisoft Quebec with support from 15 other studios on March 20, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has gained significant traction, attracting over three million players in its opening week, as reported by Ubisoft.
While the game received mostly positive feedback from both fans and critics alike, numerous players have taken to social media platforms to voice their concerns regarding the lack of certain features from the previous titles. One major concern is the absence of meditation, an ability that enabled players to manipulate in-game time. This feature was available in earlier games like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Odyssey, and Origins. In Origins, time control was limited to a specific skill, while Mirage allowed players to alter time by resting on benches.
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Another notable absence is the auto-follow feature for horses, which facilitated navigation while riding in previous entries. Although the new title introduces a guiding system that marks paths to custom map locations, some players hope it can be expanded upon to include an auto-follow option for horses. Conversely, the omission of social stealth—confirmed by developers as a conscious decision for the game’s design focused on stealth mechanics—is unlikely to be addressed.
Additionally, players have remarked on the absence of a bird companion, a feature prevalent in the recent entries that assisted in reconnaissance by marking enemy locations and patrol routes. However, Naoe’s Eagle Vision compensates significantly for this loss, allowing players to detect enemies through walls from great distances, easing some concerns surrounding this omission.
Key Assassin’s Creed Features Fans Want Back in AC Shadows
- Horse auto-follow functionality
- Bird companion for enhanced scouting
- Fog clearing through viewpoint synchronization
- Meditation and time manipulation
- Broader variety of side activities
- Social stealth mechanics
A segment of the community has expressed nostalgia for the fog-clearing mechanics associated with viewpoint synchronization in earlier titles, noting that these elements provided a rewarding experience. Some fans have also criticized the limited diversity of side activities in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, especially when juxtaposed with offerings from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. While these grievances resonate with a subset of players, they represent the opinions of just a minority within the broader player base.