Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji DLC reportedly targeting September 2025 release, co-op mode planned

With Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji DLC set to arrive later this year, we may just have gotten an inkling as to when it might release. As reported by Insider Gaming, the upcoming story expansion for Ubisoft's latest open-world stealth action-adventure title will arrive across all platforms in September 2025. Additionally, a co-op mode for the game is also planned, which won't launch until 2026.

If true, fans of Assassin's Creed Shadows will have much to look forward to in the future. Here's everything we know.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji DLC to seemingly launch soon in 2025, co-op mode in 2025

In addition to a DLC, a co-op game mode could also be in the works (Image via Ubisoft)

Developer Ubisoft has already confirmed a 2025 launch for the DLC, but if this rumor is true, then gamers will be able to experience protagonist Naoe and Yasuke's new adventure in a few months. Claws of Awaji will take the duo to a mysterious island on Osaka Bay. This new story will star a new threat hunting the heroes.

However, those expecting a ton of content from this story expansion will be disappointed, as it is confirmed to be only about a dozen hours long. That said, the DLC is suggested to be appropriately priced, and those who pre-ordered any of the game's editions will receive the story DLC for free when it arrives on all platforms.

There is more to come. Insider Gaming also suggests that a co-op mode is arriving in 2026, which means Ubisoft might not be done with supporting the game post-story DLC.

Interestingly, however, like players would expect, this does not sound like a mode added to the main story. Instead, they will seemingly be able to pick between different characters and engage in a unique narrative setup like a separate mode.

The Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji DLC will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.