Today-only at Best Buy, Assassin’s Creed Shadows Standard Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X is available for $29.99, a 57% reduction. The deal is live for a single day and is positioned as one of the post-holiday discounts designed to bolster winter game libraries.
Set in Sengoku-period Japan, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the latest mainline entry in the series, released in March 2025. The game centers on two playable protagonists, Naoe, who leans into stealth and nimble traversal, and Yasuke, who emphasizes heavy-weapon combat and armor-focused play. The discount applies to the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions, but the Nintendo Switch 2 edition is not part of this sale, and the offer is expected to expire by day’s end.
Industry reception is solid, with IGN’s Jarrett Green giving the game an 8/10. The review highlights how Shadows sharpens the series’ existing systems and, in doing so, stands as one of the strongest open-world iterations the franchise has produced in the last decade. The broader setting and dual-protagonist approach contribute to a self-contained narrative that still rewards longtime fans with lore and world-building.
The Best Buy deal is notable for its $40 reduction from the price tag, representing a substantial saving for players evaluating a current-gen purchase this season. While competing platforms or editions are not discounted under this particular promotion, the PS5 and Series X versions are compelling for those seeking a large-scale Sengoku-era open world with stealth and samurai-action dynamics. The sale is restricted to today, so interested buyers should act quickly to lock in the price before it lapses.
