Assassins Creed Shadows: Rufino and Critical Role Collaboration Highlight June 25 Update

As excitement builds for the upcoming major update to Assassin's Creed Shadows, Ubisoft has teased a new collaboration with the popular tabletop role-playing game Critical Role. The update, set to release on June 25, will feature a new free story mission starring a character named Rufino, originally created for a promotional one-shot dressed in a Portuguese-style outfit.

Rufino will be officially added to the game as a recruitable ally, and players can expect a bigger impact from this character than some of the previously released post-launch missions. The collaboration with Robbie Daymond, a voice actor and member of Critical Role, is sure to add an extra layer of excitement to the game.

Despite some rough development with delays and controversies, Assassin's Creed Shadows has gone on to be a big hit for Ubisoft, thanks to strong reviews and positive word of mouth from players. The company has been keen on keeping that momentum rolling through continued updates, free content, and eventually, a paid expansion. Since launch, Assassin's Creed Shadows has been adding free content through updates, giving players additional story beats to chase even after the credits of the main story have rolled.

The next update is set to continue this trend, with Ubisoft promising more free content and improvements to the game. However, players are also eagerly awaiting more news on the upcoming expansion, Claws of Awaji. Not much has been detailed about the expansion after its reveal earlier this year, but recent rumors suggest it could launch sometime in September or October. The expansion is free for those who pre-ordered the game, as a sort of thank you from Ubisoft following the game's delays, but it will be on sale for everyone else as well.

Overall, it seems that Ubisoft is committed to keeping Assassin's Creed Shadows fresh and exciting for its players through regular updates and collaborations like this one with Critical Role. With each new addition, the game continues to grow and evolve, making it a must-play for fans of the series.