Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Further Proof That Desmond's Ending Was The Franchise's Biggest Mistake

Assassin's Creed Shadows is great on its own, but its missing on vital aspect that could have taken its story to even greater heights.

March 30, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Sabrina Ross

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Desmond was slowly gaining the abilities and knowledge of each of his ancestors over the course of each game.

Unfortunately, Desmond’s fate was likely sealed long beforeAssassin’s Creed 3was released.

It still feels like a massive aspect of the franchise has been left behind to rot.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Unity protagonists

Sources:Polygon,Eurogamer

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Assassin’s Creed Yasuke looking like a gigachad in front of a background of feudal Japan.

Desmond in front of Assassin’s Creed Shadows' Protagonists

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Desmond and Juno in the Assassin’s Creed 3 ending scene

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Black Flag protagonists with Desmond in the middle.

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