What strategies can players use to overcome the enhanced enemy AI in Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ expert difficulty?

Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Interview with Game designer Anya Sharma on expert Difficulty

With the release of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” imminent, we sat down with Anya Sharma, Lead Game Designer at Ubisoft, to discuss the game’s highly anticipated expert difficulty mode and what players can expect from this challenging new experience.

Diving Deep into Expert Difficulty

Archyde: Anya, thank you for joining us. “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” is generating a lot of buzz, particularly around its expert difficulty. What was the core philosophy behind designing this more challenging mode?

Anya sharma: Thanks for having me! Our goal with expert difficulty in “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” was to truly test players’ skills and understanding of the game’s mechanics. We wanted to create an experience where stealth and strategy are paramount. It’s about making players feel like true assassins, carefully planning their approach and utilizing every tool at their disposal.

Archyde: The article mentions enhanced enemy AI and a greater emphasis on shadows and light. Can you elaborate on how these elements contribute to the increased difficulty?

Anya Sharma: Absolutely. The enhanced enemy AI means that opponents are much more perceptive. They react more realistically to your actions and, crucially, are far more aware of their surroundings – even looking up! This forces players to be incredibly mindful of their positioning, using shadows to their advantage and avoiding detection at all costs. The shadow and light mechanics aren’t just a visual feature; they’re integral to survival. Finding and utilizing the shadows is your best friend in “Assassin’s Creed shadows” on expert difficulty.

Release and Platform Details for Assassin’s creed Shadows

Archyde: “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Was the expert difficulty tailored differently for each platform, or will it be a consistent experience across the board?

Anya Sharma: The core experience of expert difficulty will be consistent across all platforms. We’ve focused on optimizing the gameplay and AI to ensure a challenging and rewarding experience regardless of your chosen platform. the focus is on the gameplay experience with enemy AI and stealth, which is the same regardless of platforms.

Community Feedback and Initial Impressions

Archyde: We’ve seen some gameplay footage,like JorRaptor’s video showcasing expert difficulty. What has been the initial community reaction to the mode?

Anya Sharma: The response has been incredibly positive! Players are genuinely excited about the challenge, and they’re already discovering creative strategies to overcome the heightened difficulty. We’re seeing a lot of appreciation for the emphasis on stealth and tactical gameplay, which is exactly what we where aiming for.

Archyde: Considering the increased challenge, would you recommend players new to the Assassin’s Creed franchise start with the expert difficulty?

Anya Sharma: While expert difficulty is designed to be a rewarding experience, it is not ideal for new players.Newcomers might first want to play the standard difficulty to get a feel for the game’s mechanics and world before tackling the more demanding modes.

Archyde: what’s one piece of advice you’d give to players preparing to tackle expert difficulty in “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” on its release date, March 20th?

anya Sharma: Patience is key.Don’t rush in expecting to overpower enemies. Observe their patterns, utilize your tools wisely, and embrace the shadows. And most importantly, have fun!

Archyde: Anya, thank you so much for your time and insights. We’re excited to see players experience “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” and its challenging expert difficulty when it releases!

Anya Sharma: Thank you! I appreciate the possibility.

Your Thoughts on Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Are you planning to play “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” on expert difficulty? What strategies do you plan to use to overcome the enhanced enemy AI? share your thoughts and anticipation in the comments below!