What's on Claws of Awaji DLC - Before You Buy, Is it worth buying?

Curious what Claws of Awaji adds to AC Shadows? This breakdown covers everything: the new Bō staff weapon, fresh skills, gameplay changes, full walkthroughs, and the early teasers and trailers. Watch Yasuke and Naoe leave Osaka Bay for the mist-shrouded island of Awaji, wielding the Bō staff and unlocking new combat options, stances, and moves. Below is a step-by-step content review showing what the DLC offers and what to expect before you decide to buy it.

9/16/2025 Update: Naoe's new weapon Bo staff (DLC not needed)

This weapon features new gameplay mechanic, stance 

9/16/2025 Update: Yasuke new abilities

Check out Yasuke's cool abilities for Claws of Awaji DLC

9/16/2025 Update:  Story trailer revealed

Includes spoilers for Naoe's story and Claws of Awaji DLC

9/11/2025 Update: New Gameplay feature (DLC not needed)

You can now change time in the game, this feature was release a few days before the DLC came out.

9/11/2025 Update: Gameplay/environment teaser revealed

Includes official gameplay, screenshots for Claws of Awaji DLC

What's in the teaser trailer?

• Yasuke with Kanabo

• A Shinobi of Sanzoku Ippa in the tree equipped with Kama (the sickle part of Kusarigama)

• Naoe wielding the Bō staff showing off new combat style

• A mysterious character looking at Naoe's hidden blade

• September 16, 2025 release date

Check out the new teaser trailer revealed for upcoming AC Shadows summer update.

What is the Claws of Awaji DLC about?

Yasuke and Naoe sail from Osaka’s bustling ports to Awaji Island in search of a legendary treasure. As they explore abandoned shrines and shadowy bamboo groves, they’ll uncover secrets guarded by the relentless Sanzoku Ippa.

• New Enemy Faction: Sanzoku Ippa

• New weapon for Naoe is the Bō staff along with new gears, skills and activities.

• Traps and ambushes will force Naoe and Yasuke to adapt to different combat strategies

• Map opens up to Awaji Island region with 10 hours of content.

• Treasure Hunt: Naoe and Yasuke race to recover a lost relic crucial to Japan’s future

How to Get Claws of Awaji

1. FREE for everyone who pre-ordered Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S

2. Purchase Claws of Awaji separately on launch day

3. Complete the main story campaign ⧉ to unlock access

Release Date & Summer Roadmap

• Claws of Awaji Expansion launches September 16, 2025

• Free Summer updates before DLC:

  • July 29: New Game+ mode, level cap ↑ to 80, hideout upgrades

  • Early September: Quality-of-life tweaks—uncapped cutscene framerate on PC, fast-travel improvements

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