Release date for Assassin's Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji DLC and when you can wield new weapons

A fresh DLC is on the horizon for Assassin's Creed Japanese escapade, promising a mysterious new island teeming with formidable enemies, novel weapons, and an additional ten hours of gameplay for fans to immerse themselves in.

Assassin's Creed Shadows was a pleasant surprise for many gamers who had lost faith that the franchise's identity had become confused in its attempt to be too many things at once, neglecting its stealthy origins – even if it does bear a striking resemblance to Ghost of Tsushima.

The game was a fantastic addition to the series which has, for the most part, evolved over time. Despite its stunning visuals impressing players and its gameplay adapting well to its new setting, it hasn't quite achieved the status of beloved titles in gaming history that its clear inspiration has – so Ubisoft is seizing the chance to expand the already incredibly vast experience, even following Assassin's Creed Mirage's addition to Game Pass.

A new DLC pack is en route from the developers, poised to transport players to the island of Awaji in pursuit of hidden treasures and new weapons to defeat the latest group of threatening foes. In Claws of Awaji, players will have the opportunity to master Naoe's new Bo weapon, confront the intimidating trackers the Sanzoku Ippa and delve into what Ubisoft assures is a whopping 10 hours of new content.

If it delivers on its promises, there's plenty to look forward to – but when exactly can we expect it to drop?

Here's everything you need to know about the release date for the Assassin's Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji DLC.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji DLC release date

The release date for the Assassin's Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji DLC is slated for Tuesday, September 16 at 7am PDT / 10am EDT / 3pm BST. This date was unveiled in a tweet from the official

Here is what is coming to #AssassinsCreedShadows during the next few months:

◼️ New Game+ releases July 29
◼️ Our next AMA is scheduled for August 12
◼️ A new community update is coming early Sept
◼️ Claws of Awaji releases Sept 16

What are you looking forward the most? pic.twitter.com/s4bUN68hdQ

— Assassin's Creed (@assassinscreed) July 24, 2025

, with the release time based on recent update launch times like patch 1.0.7 and patch 1.0.6.

The new content promises to be a thrilling addition for players who've let Assassin's Creed Shadows dominate their gaming time – and with an extra ten hours of gameplay to dive into, it's a no-brainer. Start honing your skills with the Bo, and you'll have a lethal new weapon in your arsenal.