Assassin’s Creed Shadows Map size and regions

If you’re curious about the map size for Assassin’s Creed Shadows and wondering if it’ll offer the sprawling open world seen in Odyssey and Valhalla, we’ve got the answers you need! Ubisoft has taken a slightly different direction with the previous game, Aassassin’s Creed Mirage, focusing on a smaller map with its 9th-century Baghdad. But for AC Shadows, with the setting taking place in 16th-century Japan, we can see the team striking a balance between scale and realism. So how big is the map in the latest game in the franchise? Let’s find out.

How big is the AC Shadows map?

The Aassassin’s Creed Shadows map is of approximately similar size as the one in AC Origins, covering an estimated 80 km². According to creative director Jonathan Dumont, this scale will allow for a more realistic representation of Japan’s vast landscapes, including its towering mountains, forests, towns, and castles. How does it compare to previous entries in the series? Here’s a look at how the AC Shadows map size stacks up against other titles:

Assassin’s Creed game	Region	Map size
Assassin’s Creed	Damascus	0.13 km²
Assassin’s Creed 2	Florence and Venice	0.67 km²
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood	Rome	1.41 km²
Assassin’s Creed: Revelations	Constantinople	0.94 km²
Assassin’s Creed 3	New York and the Frontier	2.34 km²
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag	Caribbean	235 km²
Assassin’s Creed Rogue	North Atlantic Sea	70 km²
Assassin’s Creed Unity	Paris	2.40 km²
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate	London	3.70 km²
Assassin’s Creed Origins	Egypt	80 km²
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey	Greece	130 km² land 256 km² sea
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla	England	94 km² land 120 km² sea
Assassin’s Creed Mirage	Baghdad	2.30 km²
Assassin’s Creed Shadows	Japan	~80 km²

All map regions in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In AC Shadows, the in-game part of Japan is split into nine provinces, each offering unique areas to explore. These regions include:

• Wakasa
• Omi
• Iga
• Yamato
• Kii
• Settsu
• Harima
• Tamba
• Yamashiro

Points of interest and exploration

As you explore these nine provinces, you’ll encounter a variety of locations, from vibrant urban settlements to Japan’s tranquil remote countryside. The world of AC Shadows features dynamic weather effects and seasonal changes, which reflect the passage of time as you explore the world.

Castles, an iconic feature of the setting, will serve a similar role as dungeons but with a design that seamlessly integrates into the larger world map. Meanwhile, keep an eye out for torii gates – these environmental markers serve as unique POI signposts, often leading you to hidden “secrets, loot, everything that fuels your progression”, according to game director Charles Benoit.