Assassin's Creed Shadows Art Book Leaks on a Hentai Site, of All Places

Leaked Assassin's Creed Shadows Artbook Surfaces Online

New details regarding the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows have emerged following an alleged artbook leak, reportedly originating from an unexpected source: a hentai website.

The "Art of Assassin's Creed Shadows" artbook, discovered on r/GamingLeaksAndRumours, is circulating rapidly online. It boasts hundreds of pages showcasing concept art, quotes from developers, and behind-the-scenes development information about the next Assassin's Creed installment. While the leak itself is noteworthy, its alleged origin adds an unusual twist. IGN has reached out to Ubisoft for comment.

Although initially removed from the original hosting site, the gallery has been archived and is now available on various file-sharing platforms and online image boards.

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The leaked art reveals intriguing details, including designs for historical figures, major cities, and a variety of weaponry. The artwork also appears to contain potential plot spoilers for Assassin's Creed Shadows, although confirmation will have to wait until the game's release. However, the images' authenticity appears credible.

The leak comes shortly before Assassin's Creed Shadows' anticipated launch on March 20, 2025, following a postponement from its original 2024 release date.

At a recent preview event, IGN interviewed game director Charles Benoit, who clarified that the month-long delay primarily focused on polishing the game. While minor adjustments were made to progression and balancing, the most significant refinement involved the parkour system, which presented unique challenges given the game's Feudal Japan setting.

Benoit explained, "The Japanese architecture, the roofs [are] super complex… We needed specific codes and specific animations to support something super fluid, changing the transition of the parkour to make it even more fluid." He highlighted this as a key area of improvement based on player feedback.