One of the more unique mechanics in Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the seasonal world cycle. It is not just a visual change: The world actually behaves differently across Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
- Each season lasts a few hours (about 2 for most, 3 for Winter).
- Seasons reset enemy alert levels and change hiding spots, resource locations, and environmental effects.
- Camps and contracts rotate with the season cycle.
- Winter adds stealth obstacles like icicles falling near guards or snowy movement paths.
- Season transitions happen automatically, but you can idle in-game to wait it out faster.
Having seasons cycle through the game is amazing because it adds another layer of strategy to how you explore and plan your missions, so keep an eye on that compass!
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