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Simulation games invite players to a world where reality is arranged on a pixelated display, and they rule out other genres in popularity. Mobile airplane games are designed to bring the thrill of piloting an actual carrier or fighter while being educational in every way. Here are some of the most played and highest-rated free and paid aeroplane games for Android and iOS that promise an exciting playtime. Top 10 Free & Paid Airplane Simulation Games for Mobile in 2025 . Infinite Flight Simulator Anyone looking for a comprehensive aeroplane simulation experience will find the Infinite Flight Simulator highly enjoyable. The game will sit you in a plane’s cockpit and leave total control in your hands. There are numerous plane models and routes to choose from, where every combination will set you up for a unique experience. One of the most popular flight games developed by Infinite Flight LLC, the Infinite Flight Simulator, was first released on July 7, 2013, and later updated on June 4, 2025. With a downloadable size of 570 MB for Android and 685 MB for iOS devices, the game is currently celebrating a 3.8-star rating on the Play Store and a 4.3-star rating on the App Store. Flight Pilot Simulator 3D Wildlife Studios’ Flight Pilot Simulator 3D, which was launched in 2015 and updated on June 9, 2025, delivers what you look for in an arcade flying game. With realistic 3D visuals and mesmerising animations, the game unloads a pack of exciting missions. From emergency rushes and rescue missions to flying for your life with raging fire on your plane, you will get a solid aero fighter gaming experience. The Flight Pilot Simulator 3D takes 255MB of storage on Android and 307.5MB of storage on iOS devices. It has a 3.8-star Play Store rating and a 4.6-star App Store rating. Read more: Top 10 Football Live Streaming Apps for iOS and Android in 2025 Airline Commander Airline Commander sets itself apart from other airplane games by being uncompromisingly true to its genre. The game offers real airlines coordinating their flights according to the real-time world. You can pick any location, set a course to anywhere, take complete control, track yourself and others on HD satellite view, and show off your skill in the competition mode. Airline Commander, offered by RORTOS, first came out in 2018 and had a recent update on May 20, 2025. The game requires 525MB of storage on Android and 1.2GB of storage on iOS devices. It has a 4.1-star Play Store rating and a 4.6-star App Store rating. X-Plane Flight Simulator Manoeuvre your fingers through hundreds of buttons, knobs and switches in an interactive cockpit and navigate your aircraft following a predefined course. Developed by Laminar Research, the game is designed to bring the flight simulation experience from desktop to mobile. After its release in 2015, the game received an update on April 5, 2025, adding new features and gameplay options. It’s an easy download for both Android and iOS users, requiring only 1GB of storage. F18 Carrier Landing II F18 Carrier Landing II is a challenging game that will test not only your navigational and landing abilities but also your fighting spirit. You will fly military aircraft, being accompanied by Top Gun comrades, and run critical missions, which will end with the successful landing on the limited runway of an aircraft carrier. Released in 2011 and updated in June 2025, F18 Carrier Landing II is one of many aero adventure games offered by RORTOS. It is a premium game priced at BDT 1,100 and has a download size of 210 MB. Read more: Assassin’s Creed Shadows Game Review: What’s New Modern Warplanes: PvP Jet Fighter Advance your game and fly at a supersonic speed across dangerous enemy territories while drawing hell to the earth in Modern Warplanes: PvP Jet Fighter. Multiplayer functionalities, PvP dogfighting sessions, and spectacular visuals are set for an immersive aerial combat experience. Brought by ForgeGames Mobile, Modern Warplanes: PvP Jet Fighter first became available in 2016 and added updated features in September 2024. Downloadable at 160MB of storage, the game has a 4.2 rating on the Play Store. Turboprop Flight Simulator 3D During play, Turboprop Flight Simulator 3D will give you an educational journey, as all the planes in this game are of Boeing types. Several tutorial missions, movable parts, a faithfully arranged cockpit, different landing and take-off strategies, and flight missions will make you a veteran virtual pilot in an enjoyable way. AXgamesoft released the game in 2017 and refurbished it on July 22, 2025. Downloadable at 74 MB of free storage in Android and 252.1 MB of storage in iOS devices, the game promises quality gaming with a 4.6 rating in the Play Store and a 4.7 rating in the App Store. Wings of Heroes This is the third RORTOS and WWII number in this list, clearly a hymn to the developer company’s expertise in making aeroplane simulations and the popularity of war games. Wings of Heroes takes a different approach to war flight frenzy, offering a 5v5 multiplayer setting. Players must come up with their strategies and demonstrate skill while destroying opponent planes. The game first came out in 2022 and was last updated on June 9, 2025. It has a 4.2-star rating in the Play Store and a 4.4-star rating in the App Store. Read more: Top 10 Best Offline Android Games Under 200MB for Low-End Phones Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders 2 The renowned aerial combat game developer Atypical Games launched Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders 2 in 2020 and relaunched it on October 7, 2023. The game lets you dogfight with enemy planes while flying over the cities of different countries like the UK, the US, Egypt, Russia, Norway, and Germany. All the planes and settings are taken from the eve of WWII and kept true to the original inspirations. It extends a rewarding multiplayer mode, which can be a thrilling pastime to spend with friends. The game occupies 2GB of storage on Android devices and 2.6GB on iOS devices. It currently has a 4.0 rating on the App Store and comes at a price of BDT 420. War Dogs: Air Combat Flight Simulator WW2 Aeroplane combat games set in the enthralling sky of World War 2 have always rocked the world of flight action game lovers. While playing War Dogs, you will course your bomber among the roving enemy fighters and shoot down their numbers. Whether you want to somersault in the air with a dogfighter and release a mass payload onto the enemy heads from heavy bombers, or numerous single missions and multiplayer sessions will create such opportunities. A tribute from Teapot Games, War Dogs first landed in 2019 and got redesigned in 2023. You need 94 MB of free space on Android and 296.1 MB on your iOS device to indulge in this exciting game rated with 4.2 stars in the Play Store and 4.7 stars in the App Store. Conclusion From realistic cockpit controls to intense WWII dogfights, the best free and paid aeroplane games for Android and iOS in 2025 deliver immersive experiences for every flight enthusiast. Whether you're into simulation, strategy, or aerial combat, these top 10 titles offer diverse gameplay, stunning visuals, and educational value for hours of engaging playtime. 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Hong Kong police on Tuesday accused a mobile game application of advocating armed revolution and promoting secessionist agendas, saying that those who publish it or share it with others online may risk violating national security laws. The announcement — the first to publicly denounce a gaming app — indicates that authorities are widening the crackdown that has followed anti-government protests in 2019. Authorities have crushed or silenced many dissenting voices through prosecutions under the 2020 national security law imposed by Beijing and a similar, homegrown law enacted last year. In a statement, police warned residents against downloading the “Reversed Front: Bonfire" application, saying those with the app installed might be seen as possessing a publication with a seditious intention. They also warned people against providing financial assistance to the application developer, including making in-app purchases. “'Reversed Front: Bonfire' was released under the guise of a game with the aim of promoting secessionist agendas such as ‘Taiwan independence’ and ‘Hong Kong independence,’ advocating armed revolution and the overthrow of the fundamental system of the People’s Republic of China,” police said. The game application was developed by ESC Taiwan, which did not immediately respond to The Associated Press' request for comment. On the application's Facebook page, the developer posted about surging searches for the game name and a Hong Kong broadcaster’s news report about Tuesday’s development. Apple unveils software redesign while reeling from AI missteps According to the application’s introduction, players can assume the role of Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghur, Taiwan or Cathaysian Rebel factions, among others, to overthrow the communist regime. They may also choose to lead the communists to defeat all enemies. The game’s website says it “is a work of nonfiction. Any similarity to actual agencies, policies or ethnic groups of the PRC in this game is intentional.” On Tuesday night, the app was still available on Apple's App Store but not on the Google Play store. The game publisher last month said Google Play had taken the app down because it did not prohibit users from adopting hateful language in naming. Apple, Google and Meta have not immediately commented. After playing the game for about three months, Kuo Hao Fu in Taiwan said he found that its content uses a humorous approach to describe serious political issues. Fu disagreed with the police accusations, saying players can also choose to be part of the force representing China. “The Hong Kong police's actions demonstrate how Hong Kong's democratic freedoms have been controlled by the Chinese Communist Party,” he said. “When even this level cannot be tolerated, it completely destroys creative freedom in gaming.” China considers Taiwan its own territory, to be brought under its control by force if necessary. Many Taiwanese in the self-ruled island showed concerns about Hong Kong's declining freedoms under Beijing's grip. The Beijing and Hong Kong governments insist the city's national security laws were necessary to return stability to the city following the protests.

As Memorial Day nears and National Military Appreciation Month concludes in US, an unexpected leader in veteran employment has emerged, the video game franchise Call of Duty. The Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.), a nonprofit initiative tied to the popular military video game published by Activision, has placed over 150,000 US veterans in meaningful jobs since its launch in 2009. According to the organisation’s President Dan Goldenberg, the initiative has been outpacing the federal government’s veteran placement efforts since 2022, reports AP. The initiative has raised $48 million through sales of special accessory packs in “Call of Duty” games alone (one of which recently launched in collaboration with real-life vets First Sergeant Korey Staley and Captain Florent “Flo” Groberg), in addition to other donation streams, and “every cent of which is going to putting vets in jobs,” Goldenberg said. “And one thing I know for sure is we’ve had more measurable social impact than anyone I know of in the gaming industry. I can’t think of another cause where it’s not so much the money raised, it’s the impact out,” he said. He mentioned that others may have raised more money, but they have put — including the in-game stuff and other donations and corporate partnerships — close to $100 million against this problem. And as a result, 150,000 vets have jobs, their families are more secure. The average starting salary for veterans placed through C.O.D.E. is $75,000, with 93 per cent securing full-time roles. Rockstar confirms GTA VI to launch 'May 26, but not this year' The organisation reports an 89 per cent six-month retention rate and notes that 20 per cent of those placed are women. Remarkably, each placement costs just $628 — a fraction of what government programs spend. Launched in 2009 by former Activision chief Bobby Kotick and co-chaired by General James L. Jones beginning in 2012, the Call of Duty Endowment started out a time when the unemployment rate for veterans “was super high,” Goldenberg said. C.O.D.E. is currently bracing for a higher number of unemployed veterans amid the recent job cuts across government service, a popular sector for vet placement, under the administration of President Donald Trump. But Goldenberg says the techniques the endowment already has in place — methods it has been building on through years of trial and error — will help significantly with this influx. Beyond employment, video games like Call of Duty have served as a form of relief for veterans. A study by the Entertainment Software Association found that 86 per cent of surveyed US veterans said gaming helped relieve stress and anxiety — and Call of Duty was their favourite title. “When I’ve talked to friends who’ve been forward, when I’ve gone forward... you would think, and people from outside will say, ‘Don’t you get enough of the military thing?’” Goldenberg said. “And no, it’s like a great way for them... to decompress and have fun.”

Grand Theft Auto VI delayed again, this time until May 2026Rockstar Games announced on X (formerly Twitter) Friday that the release of Grand Theft Auto VI has been postponed to May 26, 2026. The company issued an apology for the delay but did not offer specific reasons for pushing the launch from its previously expected fall 2025 window. OnePlus Nord 5: What We Know So Far “With every game we’ve released, our aim has been to surpass expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception,” Rockstar said in a statement. “We hope you understand that this extra time is necessary to meet the high standards you’ve come to expect from us.” The delay had an immediate impact on the market, with shares of Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, falling nearly 7% on Friday. Take-Two CEO and chairman Strauss Zelnick expressed full support for Rockstar’s decision, stating that the company backs the additional development time needed to bring the team’s creative vision to life. He reaffirmed expectations for the game to be a groundbreaking, blockbuster experience. “Although we take changes to our release schedule seriously and recognize the global anticipation surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI, we remain committed to delivering excellence,” Zelnick said. “As we roll out more titles from our strong development pipeline, we anticipate entering a period of sustained growth and increased shareholder value.” While fans expressed frustration over the latest delay, many responded with resigned acceptance, as the game's release has already been rumored for both 2024 and 2025. On a Reddit discussion forum dedicated to the game, several fans noted they had seen this before and wouldn’t be surprised if the release was delayed again. Others took a more optimistic tone, saying an exact release date means it will actually happen this time around. One of the last times the game garnered this much buzz was in 2023, when a trailer for the game was leaked online. At the time, Rockstar released the first look of the sixth game 15 hours earlier than planned, citing the leak. That 90-second trailer gave fans a taste of what comes next for the game. The trailer suggested the next installment would be set in the Miami-inspired Vice City and star a female protagonist, a first for the franchise, named Lucia. It is unclear whether the delay means any, or all, of these details will remain part of Grand Theft Auto VI.      

Rockstar Games has officially announced that the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will be released on May 26, next year. The release date marks a delay from earlier expectations, with the developer citing the need for additional time to ensure the game meets the high standards fans have come to expect from the franchise, according to Rockstar. "We are very sorry that this is later than you expected," Rockstar said in a statement released Friday. "The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto has been truly humbling for our entire team." The company emphasised its commitment to quality, stating that the extra development time is necessary to deliver an experience that lives up to players’ expectations. Microsoft increases Xbox prices globally amid tariff-driven industry uncertainty "With every game we have released, the goal has always been to try and exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception," the statement added. Rockstar thanked fans for their continued patience and support, promising to share more updates in the near future. Started in 1997, the Grand Theft Auto series almost immediately created a name for itself as a nihilistically provocative and crudely satirical pop-culture sensation, in which players took on the roles of urban criminals testing the frameworks of US society as they tried to rise up the ranks of a gangland underworld. Created by Rockstar, a games development studio based in Dundee, Scotland, the GTA games have always been a parody of US excess, with witty in-game jokes on everything from heart attack-inducing burgers to smart homes.

As trade tensions and tariff-related uncertainty continue to cloud the global economy, gamers worldwide are beginning to feel the impact through higher prices. Microsoft has increased the suggested retail prices for its Xbox consoles and accessories globally this week. In the U.S., the Xbox Series S now starts at $379.99—an $80 increase from its original $299.99 launch price in 2020. The more advanced Xbox Series X will now retail for $599.99, up $100 from its previous cost. “We recognize these changes may be difficult,” Microsoft said in a support update and a statement to the Associated Press. While the company didn’t directly cite tariffs, it attributed the increases to broader "market conditions and rising development costs." The price hikes are not limited to the U.S. — Europe, the U.K., and Australia will also see revised pricing, with additional regions to follow. Accessories such as wireless controllers and headsets are also affected, including in the U.S. and Canada. Microsoft also signaled that prices for some of its upcoming first-party games could rise to $79.99 by the holiday season. These adjustments come during a volatile period for the gaming industry, which has been rattled by new U.S. tariffs introduced by former President Donald Trump and retaliatory measures from countries like China. Economists warn these tariffs will drive up prices on a wide range of goods that depend on international supply chains, including electronics. Microsoft isn't alone. Sony recently raised PlayStation 5 prices in parts of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, citing economic pressures such as inflation and volatile exchange rates. Nintendo also delayed preorders for its upcoming Switch 2 console in April to assess the potential impact of tariffs. While the base price of $449.99 remains unchanged, the new console is significantly more expensive than the original $299 model, a hike experts partly attribute to rising import duties. Although many tech firms have already reported cautious forecasts due to tariff uncertainty, the full impact on their financial results may take time to surface. Microsoft’s price hike followed a strong quarterly earnings report: the company earned $70.07 billion in revenue and $25.8 billion in net income for the January–March period. Its personal computing division, which includes Xbox, saw a 6% revenue increase—prior to the enforcement of the latest tariffs.

2025 has successfully marked itself as one of the greatest years for video gamers, releasing multiple hits every month. The upcoming month is ready to heighten the excitement with a few big titles and a couple of potential Game of the Year contenders set for launch. Here is a detailed list of the most anticipated virtual games coming up this May. Top Video Games Awaiting Releases in May 2025 . Metal Eden Developed by Reikon Games, the Metal Eden is an adrenaline-pumped sci-fi first-person shooting game. Much to the thrill of fast and furious action lovers, the game teams up a few Hyper Unit soldiers and sends them off on a suicide mission to locate and retrieve the citizens’ COREs. The battleground is a vast, monolithic city named Moedbius, which machines have taken over. Players must fight powerful mecha troops and different elemental forces during their mission. Backed by blood-enraging background music and a colourful, futuristic setting, Metal Eden will be a dream come true for the genre-lover. It will hit PC, PlayStation, and Xbox on May 6, 2025. Read more: Top 10 Football Live Streaming Apps for iOS and Android in 2025 Revenge of the Savage Planet From the developer Raccoon Logic Studios Inc., Revenge of the Savage Planet is a two-player co-op sci-fi satire adventure game. Out of corporate stupidity and utter negligence, the players will find themselves abandoned by their space-exploring company in an alien world with few resources. Now, they have to explore several planets, scan plants, climb mountains, swim in lakes, and spelunk caves; fight alien beasts and creatures; collect resources; and upgrade crafts to finally get on their way home. The settings, narrative, and gameplay set into an upbeat motion, leaving players laughing and enjoying while struggling through challenges. The game will be available across multiple platforms on May 8, 2025. The Midnight Walk The Midnight Walk is unique, with bizarre characters resurrected to life long after the destruction of the regular world. Now the world is traversed by snarled-faced monsters and covered in darkness. Players will follow a lantern creature named Potboy and find their way in his light through the horror and wonder of the world. Read more: Assassin’s Creed Shadows Game Review: What’s New They have to outsmart and kill monsters lurking and rushing behind and after to eat the flame on Potboy’s head. The whole setting in the game is handcrafted with clay and later 3D scanned to a grainy detail. The game will come to players’ reach on May 8, 2025. Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade Re-establish peace, slashing through and destroying demon hordes and bosses in Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade. Developed by 7QUARK, the game, from its settings to its combats, reflects the original Japanese style. Set in the Edo period, the game narrates a time when the peace between demons and mortals breaks down under the influence of the rise of the nine-tailed fox. Players must choose among three characters—an immortal ninja, an oni emissary, and a demon samurai—distinct in combat style and rage, and confront demon forces to their eradication until peace remerges. Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade will launch on May 14, 2025. Read more: April 2025 Video Games: 8 Exciting Virtual Games Scheduled for Launch Doom: The Dark Ages Id Software’s searing first-person shooting title, Doom, returns with its third installment, prequelling the first two’s storyline. The new title, Doom: The Dark Ages, will plunge players into hell, amidst the damned and demons. Players will move in the blood-stained boots of the Doom Slayer, bursting and slashing the heads and bodies of creatures in hell to find their leader, the one who is ruling the underworld. Jampacked action sequences, heavy weaponry, moving background music, and cinematic visuals will all blend together, inviting players to the unworldly menace of the hellish battlefield. Doom: The Dark Ages will launch on May 15, 2025.

Ubisoft has made its colour-blind simulation tool, Chroma, publicly available after years of internal development and use. With around 300 million people globally affected by colour blindness, Chroma aims to help developers better understand and address their accessibility needs. The open-source tool applies a filter over the game screen to replicate how colour-blind players perceive visuals—without impacting performance. Chroma allows developers to simulate different types of colour blindness in real-time while controlling the game, offering valuable insights during the creative and testing processes, according to Ubisoft. Assassin’s Creed Shadows Game Review: What’s New “Over the past few years, Chroma has proven to be a highly efficient tool for us at Ubisoft,” said David Tisserand, Director of Accessibility. “It has allowed us to assess the accessibility of our games for colour-blind players much faster and more comprehensively than ever before. Because we believe accessibility is a journey, not a race, we're thrilled to share Chroma with the entire industry. We invite everyone to benefit from it, provide feedback, and contribute to its future development." Chroma’s development began in 2021 through Ubisoft’s Quality Control (QC) team in India. The goal was to create a responsive tool that provides real-time feedback and eliminates lag and visual inaccuracies. The current version is powered by the Color Oracle algorithm and is compatible with both dual and single screens. It supports hotkeys and features a customisable overlay for enhanced usability. “Chroma was created with a clear purpose—making colour blindness accessibility a natural part of the creative and testing process,” said Jawad Shakil, QC Product Manager. “The team faced and overcame significant challenges while building it... Open-sourcing Chroma is a proud step forward, allowing everyone to benefit from this innovation." Chroma is now available for download at — https://github.com/ubisoft/UbiChroma

Never miss a football match live just because you are neither in the stadium nor have access to a TV. With several iOS and Android apps streaming live matches and scores, you can watch your favourite game from anywhere on your smartphone. Here are the top mobile phone apps in 2025 to watch live football streaming. Top 10 iOS and Android Apps to Watch Live Football . FuboTV With the ability to stream over 350+ TV channels, FuboTV is one of the most popular sports streaming apps in the world. The versatile app is designed to empower mobile users by making important sports channels and websites reachable via mobiles. Whether you are a college football fan, a fan of club football, or someone who loves football in general, you can stream your favourite event or match on FuboTB. FuboTV is developed by a company with the same name. Although streaming on the app is completely free, users must endure frequent ads. With 4+ ratings on PlayStore and AppStore, the phone is ever-growing in popularity. It has a download size of 57.7 MB on the AppStore. Read more: How to Get Traffic Updates in Dhaka: Useful Apps and Sources Kayo Sports Kayo Sports is your go-to choice if you are looking for a live-streaming app focused on sports. Featuring over 50 live and on-demand channels, this app covers events like AFL, NRL, ESPN, NBL, NFL, PGA Tour Events, UFC, and so on. Among other features, the phone lets you split the screen and watch multiple sports at the same time, track key moments, analyse matches with match statistics, and summarise a match using minis. Developed by Hubbl Pty Ltd, Kayo Sports offers subscription-based services. It has garnered a rating of 3.8 stars on the AppStore and over 4 stars on the PlayStore. You can download it at 81.5 MB on the AppStore and 17.66 MB on the PlayStore. ESPN ESPN allows users to watch live sports and access key information, such as highlights, news, and expert analysis of each event and match. From the NBL, and MLB, to UEFA Euro and FIFA events, ESPN covers all major football events, extending its reputation as one of the best sports channels.  Read more: Best Free Bangladeshi Online Doctor Apps for Android, iOS Developed by Disney, the ESPN app is available on Android and iOS platforms, providing services free of cost or in exchange for a few in-app purchases. The app has a 3.3-star rating on the PlayStore and a 4.7-star rating on the AppStore, with a downloadable size of  34 MB for  Android and 253.3MB for Apple platforms. CBS Sports Brought by CBS Interactive, CNS Sports is a versatile mobile app that covers important football events worldwide. The app's simplistic design, easy navigation, and unique features like detailed game analysis, top highlights, and live updates have garnered it well-deserved popularity. Free to download, CBS Sports requires in-app purchases from the users to access live matches and analysis. On the PlayStore, the app has a downloadable size of 59MB and a 4.1-star rating, while on the AppStore, it is downloadable at 222.6 MB and has a 4.7-star rating. Read more: Best Free Personal Safety Android, iOS Apps for Women SuperSport Developed by Multichoice Support Services (Pty) Ltd, SuperSport is a free football streaming app with occasional in-app purchasable services. Users can watch live scores, highlights, and top moments on the app from anywhere, anytime. It also provides detailed coverage and updates of a match, offering a portable live-streaming solution to sports lovers. On the PlayStore, the app has a downloadable size of 82MB and a 3.9-star rating, while on the AppStore, it is downloadable at 70.5 MB and has a 4.3-star rating.

After toiling down fans with multiple delays, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the most anticipated installment of the popular stealth-action-adventure gaming franchise Assassin's Creed, was finally released on March 20, 2025. Reimagining the franchise in a mediaeval Japanese setting and spicing it up with a double-protagonist narrative, Assassin’s Creed Shadows attempts to stand out from its predecessors. Here is an in-depth highlight of key features of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Full Review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows Game . Game Setting Assassin’s Creed Shadows invites players to a visual representation of 1500s Japan, known as the Sengoku period, when feudal lords all over the country were vying for power and wealth. More than the social depiction of mediaeval Japan, what sets the game beyond every other title of its genre is its rendition of the country's natural and geological details. The game spans regions like Iga, Settsu, and Yamato and cities like Osaka, Kyoto, and Asuka, rendering them into visual perfection. Every locale is designed to match its historical mediaeval age and intrigue players with its dynamic seasonal settings. Changes between seasons not only manifest into elemental and visual transformation but also impact gameplay. The same water body, uncrossable in summer, freezes into a roamable valley during winter, giving players opportunities to diversify their strategies. Read more: April 2025 Video Games: 8 Exciting Virtual Games Scheduled for Launch Story The story of Assassin’s Creed Shadows revolves around Japan’s political turmoil, which is indicated by a secret evil organisation named Shinbakufu. Intermittently switching between the narratives of Naoe, the princess of the Iga clan, and Yasuke, an African warrior, players seek to obliterate Shinbakufu's dark impact from one region at a time. Each region is an autonomous chapter with a distinct story that unfolds through a linear timeline. Only by resolving the conflict in one region can players move on to the next. The original story begins in 1581 with Yasuke’s arrival in Kyoto to accompany Jesuit priests and safeguard their passage to Japan. Showing his talent in battle, Yasuke impresses Oda Nobunaga, a warlord attacking neighbouring provinces, like the Iga clan, for power and wealth. Naoe, the daughter of the Iga clan’s ruler Nagato, was entrusted with a Hidden Blade by her father and told to keep a mysterious box from falling into the hands of Shinbakufu. To Naoe’s failure, members of Shinbakufu snatched the box and killed her father. On her journey to eradicate Shinbakufu and restore the box where it belongs, she meets Yasuke. And at a twisted turning of events, they find themselves on the route against the same enemy. Read more: Top 10 Best Offline Android Games Under 200MB for Low-End Phones Gameplay Fans of the Assassin’s Creed franchise will immerse themselves in an explicitly new gameplay that delves more into tactical planning and open-world exploration than frequent hand-to-hand combats. The two switchable protagonists—Naoe, an agile shinobi specialised in sneaky attacks, and Yasuke, a mountainous samurai, destructive with mile attacks—advance with the game’s story, completing objectives given by people in need of assistance from an assassin. The objective board offers an innovative way for players to explore their missions. An interconnected web spreads throughout the board, pointing at different targets and allies. Unlike the checklist-guided objectives in the previous games, Assassin’s Creed Shadows encourages genuine exploration. Instead of pinpointing the hunting places, the map gives hints with subtle clues to players with underlying directions towards the next objective. The game interface has regular hide-and-crawl advancement and slashing enemies to their deaths. Besides, the new game lets players recruit allies and call them to engage in battles, upgrade weaponry, and manage resources. Players will enjoy roaming vast lands with danger lurking around every nook and corner and often find themselves in places with awestriking beauties and landscapes. Read more: Top Video Game Releases in March 2025: Must-Play Titles for Every Gamer Combat Fighting sequences feel more in control in Assassin’s Creed Shadows than in the previous titles of the franchise, as it requires players to become more aware of their enemies’ movements, take defensive stands against their deadly blows, and find opportunities to cut large damage. Enemies, all equipped with swords and bows, often become difficult to fight thanks to their solid defences enhanced with protective armour, adding almost a second life to them. Fighting as Yasuke, who possesses an armament made of naginata, kanabo, bows, and, queerly enough, a gun. Vehement in his structure and aggression, Yasuke can break through walls and quake the ground with his inexorable moves. His ability to endure hits while confronting multiple enemies at a time in hand-to-hand combat makes him a short-range nightmare to the enemies. Naoe, on the other hand, is fragile and sneakier but can deal substantial damage to vulnerable enemies. It gets difficult to fight with her against a gang of three or more enemies and bruisers wearing armour. She is equipped with evasive weapons that allow her to become invisible in the moment of heavy hostilities. Her ability to sneakily attack and sense enemy presence on the other side of the wall makes her one of the most complete assassins in the franchise.  Read more: Greatest Video Game Inspired Movies and TV Series You Shouldn’t Miss Where Can You Play Assassin's Creed Shadows? The gamers can buy Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the official Ubisoft Store for PC, PS5, Xbox, and Mac on the App Store. Conclusion Assassin’s Creed Shadows sets a new standard for its genre in visual depiction and gameplay. Its 40-hour gaming narrative may often feel intimidating; however, it quickly picks up in plot twists and character switches. Immersing players with visuals and adaptive gameplay of changing seasons, more attention-demanding combat styles, and a unique story, Assassin’s Creed Shadows redefines the franchise while staying true to the root elements. Read more: Best Squid Game-inspired mobile games for Android & iOS in 2025