With the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows less than a week away, anticipation among fans of the franchise grows each day. To make this wait more enjoyable, Ubisoft has collaborated with the blacksmiths from the YouTube channel AWE me, who have created a series of weapons that will play a crucial role in the game’s adventure. Among them, the Kusarigama stands out, a Japanese weapon that combines a sickle with a chain, and promises to offer players a unique experience with its stunning execution animations.
The katana or the wakizashi will be incorporated in the future
The video published by AWE shows me in detail the traditional forging process of the Kusarigama, allowing viewers to appreciate both the techniques used and the specific characteristics of the weapon. Additionally, it includes timestamps and subtitles in Spanish, making it easier to access both technical and historical information about weapon creation. Although forging techniques have evolved since 1580, it is fascinating to observe how blacksmiths recreate these pieces of art that later come to life in video games.
The developers have promised that this collaboration will extend to the creation of other iconic weapons, such as the katana and the wakizashi, which will also be part of the arsenal of Fujibayashi Naoe, one of the main characters in the game. The gaming community is eager to discover how these weapons will be integrated into gameplay and what new execution animations they will be able to experience.
Amidst so much exciting content, the game’s collectibles have caught attention, and some players have compared their design and mechanics to those found in Red Dead Redemption 2. Although Assassin’s Creed Shadows has not yet been released, it has already managed to capture the attention and interest of fans, who are eager to dive into this new chapter of the saga.