You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereUbisofts Assassins Creed Shadows is undoubtedly the strongest entry in the series open world era. As players continue to explore the games gorgeous recreation of Japan, many have notice the return of the treacherous yellow paint that some believe is plaguing modern gaming.From Resident Evil to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, yellow paint is often used as a simple indicator of what can be interacted with in modern games. As visuals get more complex, this simple indicator allows more natural landscapes to show clear ways forward? But why do games keep adding this paint?Why does Assassins Creed Shadows have yellow paint?Speaking to GamesRadar, Assassins Creed Shadows creative director Jonathan Dumont explained that the yellow paint feature wasnt originally included in the game. However, since playtesters had trouble with navigating the games dense environments, the team decided to bring back the tried-and-true formula.Well, we didnt have it until players were really struggling in playtests to find their path when engaging in hidden trails activity, the creative director said. The environment is lush and full, and giving a bit of guidance was needed.Assassins Creed Shadows is rather liberal in its use of yellow paint compared to other modern titles, but some very minor, very vocal crowds have used it as a sticking point for the open world game. While yellow paint hasnt always been used, most games have their own methods of telling players where to go. Remember Dying Light? Those ropes arent there for nothing!Ubisofts work on Shadows has resulted in one hell of a game, and its open world design is leagues ahead of prior maps in the series. While Origins, Odyssey and Valhalla all had some great landmarks, the flow of Shadows world just feels better.For more on Assassins Creed, read about the rumours of an AC4 remake at Ubisoft. Additionally, read about how another AC game is slated to come out in 2025 that isnt the Black Flag remake.Assassins Creed ShadowsPlatform(s):PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action AdventureSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share