While the Assassin's Creed series has long been known for its stealth gameplay, it hasn't always put stealth at the forefront particularly in its modern era. Since Assassin's Creed Origins, the series has leaned more into open, real-time action than it had previously, largely leaving its iconic stealth system in the dust. However, that is precisely where the latest entry, Assassin's Creed Shadows, shines the brightest, as it has reimagined the series' stealth system to be more fulfilling, engaging, and rewarding than ever before, with more realistic encounters and increased challenge as a result.