Assassin’s Creed Shadowsreleases on March 20 with two unique protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke.

They have different playstyles, and you can switch between the characters at any time. If you prefer an aggressive, all-out combat approach, Yasuke is the way to go. He can wear heavy armor, land powerful melee hits, and demolish enemies head-on without worrying about hiding. Just charge forward and win.

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But Naoe is perfect for stealth, eliminating enemies them from cover, and completing missions without ever being seen. If you love the thrill of completing the perfectAssassin’s Creedobjective—where no one notices your kills or the bodies left behind—Naoe is the ideal choice.

Whileboth Yasuke and Naoe can take on the opposite roles—meaning youcanplay stealthily with Yasuke or fight in open combat with Naoe—choosing between them may come down to which one best suits the quest or your preferred playstyle.

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For players who want to experience both characters without running into decision fatigue, anAssassin’s Creedfan came up with a creative way to decide when to switch.

Play Yasuke during the day and Naoe at night inAC Shadows

A player in theAssassin’s Creedcommunity shared a simple yet great idea—playing Yasuke during the day and Naoe at night.

The idea seems brilliant because it also fits their playstyles. Stealth with Naoe is much easier at night, while daytime combat provides better visibility, making it easier to track enemies in open fights. Fighting at night could make it harder to spot archers or keep track of enemies, while going stealth during the day makes it easier for enemies to detect you.

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SinceAssassin’s Creed Shadowsisn’t out yet and nobody knows whether this is a good idea, this is just a fun way to add an extra challenge and create a more immersive experience when the game launches.

Or do the opposite for anAC Shadowshard mode

For those looking for a tougher experience, you could reverse the idea—use Yasuke for combat at night, where limited visibility makes fighting larger groups harder, and play Naoe for stealth during the day, when enemies are more likely to spot you in hiding.

Or if maybe try stealth with Yasuke during the day and open combat with Naoe at night?

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Either way, you won’t have to wait long to try out both characters.Assassin’s Creed Shadowslaunches on March 20, so check out ourgame release time guideby region and platform. The game goes live at different times depending on your location and system, with some regions set to experience up to an 18-hour gap between platforms.

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