Ubisoft has officially confirmed that the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji DLC will launch on September 16, 2025, bringing players a brand-new island, storylines, and more than 10 hours of additional gameplay. This expansion is tied to endgame progression, meaning you’ll need to complete specific quests before you can access it.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Claws of Awaji release countdown, global launch times, and requirements to play.
When Is AC Shadows Claws of Awaji Releasing?
If you pre-ordered the game, you can dive into the DLC immediately at launch. Otherwise, you can purchase the expansion for $25.
The official global release times for Assassin’s Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji are:
- Los Angeles (PDT): 5 am – September 16, 2025
- Mexico (CST): 6 am – September 16, 2025
- New York / Montreal (EDT): 8 am – September 16, 2025
- São Paulo (BRT): 9 am – September 16, 2025
- London (BST): 1 pm – September 16, 2025
- Paris / Warsaw (CEST): 2 pm – September 16, 2025
- Johannesburg (SAST): 2 pm – September 16, 2025
- Abu Dhabi (GST): 4 pm – September 16, 2025
- India (IST): 5:30 pm – September 16, 2025
- Shanghai (CST): 8 pm – September 16, 2025
- Tokyo (JST): 9 pm – September 16, 2025
- Seoul (KST): 9 pm – September 16, 2025
- Sydney (AEST): 10 pm – September 16, 2025
This makes it easy to track the AC Shadows Claws of Awaji release countdown and time no matter your region.
How to Access Assassin’s Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji DLC
Unlike typical expansions, Claws of Awaji is an endgame DLC. You must complete key story arcs and character quests before unlocking it.
Here are the requirements:
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Complete all main story quests for both Naoe and Yasuke.
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Finish all personal quests for Naoe, Yasuke, and Junjiro.
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Complete the endgame quest “Out of the Shadows.”
Once these conditions are met:
- Travel to the Hideout.
- Speak with Hanzo’s contact to begin the DLC storyline.
This ensures that players enter Claws of Awaji with full narrative context and character development.
Why You Should Play Claws of Awaji
With a new island to explore, fresh quests, and over 10 hours of content, the DLC promises to expand Assassin’s Creed Shadows with exciting lore and gameplay. For fans of the main game, Claws of Awaji is the natural continuation of Naoe and Yasuke’s journey.
Now you know exactly when AC Shadows Claws of Awaji is releasing, the release countdown, and how to unlock it. Whether you’re a pre-order player jumping in at launch or purchasing it later, this expansion will test your mastery of stealth and combat in feudal Japan.
Stay tuned for more Assassin’s Creed Shadows DLC guides as Ubisoft reveals additional details.
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