Japan's Sengoku period was filled with memorable figures who shaped history and made their mark on the country during a time of great change. Among these historical luminaries, few stand as tall as Oda Nobunaga, the warlord who fought to unify Japan before being betrayed by one he trusted, and Hattori Hanzo, the genius general and tactician. Assassin's Creed Shadows, which is set in Feudal Japan, will feature interpretations of both of these characters. The Assassin's Creed Shadowsteam's goal was to present nuanced portrayals of Nobunaga and Hanzo that honor their status as powerful samurai but also explore their deeper motivations and beliefs.