Assassin's Creed Shadows is out now on Steam, inviting you on a journey with the stealthy shinobi Naoe and powerful samurai Yasuke as they explore Feudal Japan and discover a shared destiny. As you recruit allies, expand your Hideout, and use your network to gather knowledge about the world, Steam offers a number of additional ways to enjoy the game—let's take a look at what you need to know about playing Assassin's Creed Shadows on Steam.

Achievements
There are many Steam achievements available for Assassin's Creed Shadows and all of them can be earned in a single playthrough, regardless of story choices or difficulty level. They are earned not only by playing through the main story, but also by exploring the world, completing different activities, upgrading the Hideout, meeting allies, and more. Check the full list here.
Badges and Trading Cards
As you play Assassin's Creed Shadows, you'll automatically earn bespoke trading cards for the game. There are nine available cards in total; you can earn about half just by playing and can obtain the other half by trading with other players. Once you have a full deck, you can use it to craft themed badges. For every badge you craft, you'll also receive randomly generated Assassin's Creed Shadows emoticon and background. See all of the items available here.

Steam Deck Verified
If you want to play Assassin's Creed Shadows on the go, the game is Steam Deck verified. At launch, graphical settings will be locked, but you can choose which upscalers you want, and the team is working on including more options with future updates. If you still haven't bought Assassin's Creed Shadows, now is the perfect time to do so. Dive into the world of Feudal Japan and start completing achievements and earning rewards today! Learn more here.