Japan's Sengoku period was filled with memorable figures who shaped history and made their mark on the country during a time of great change. Among these historical luminaries, few stand as tall as Oda Nobunaga, the warlord who fought to unify Japan before being betrayed by one he trusted, and Hattori Hanzo, the genius general and tactician. Assassin's Creed Shadows, which is set in Feudal Japan, will feature interpretations of both of these characters. The team's goal was to present nuanced portrayals of Nobunaga and Hanzo that honor their status as powerful samurai but also explore their deeper motivations and beliefs.

Game Rant spoke to Assassin's Creed Shadows' creative director Jonathan Dumont about the challenges of re-interpreting Oda Nobunaga and Hattori Hanzo, as well as the team's desire to feature them as well-rounded characters who are more than just fighters. Both Nobunaga and Hanzo have been featured many times in popular culture, appearing in anime, video games, TV shows, film, and even live theater, and the AC Shadows development team wanted to ensure that their portrayals of the characters were unique while also being faithful to both individuals' key roles in history.

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