Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally here, and though it may not be too different from the previous few games in the series, it does have a bunch of new mechanics that you'll need to learn about to be the best shinobi and/or samurai you can be.

Don’t assume the change of seasons in Assassin’s Creed Shadows is purely cosmetic. Some weather conditions and seasonal changes can help you sneak into an area easily without being spotted. For example, deep snow can hide you if you go prone, and heavy rainstorms can help conceal you as well, especially at night. Speaking of...