It's finally happened: Assassin's Creed Shadows is going full meta. Naoe and Yasuke's journey is still a story within a story, but this time, it's framed through the Animus Hub. You, the player, are using the Animus – not Layla, Loki, or anyone else – and that means our perception of the past could well be manipulated.

Yasuke is a great character in the story and a net benefit to the narrative. But there are certainly criticisms to be had about him from a gameplay perspective.

The painting opportunities you’ll discover during your travels are the two key ways to unlock new decorations. As you stumble upon animals and scenes in the wild, Naoe can sneak up and paint a picture, unlocking a hideout decoration—usually wall art or structure cosmetics—upon completion.