Summary
Gaming has had its fair share of interesting marketing strategies over the years, and Ubisoft is no exception. I haven’t forgotten the strange search engine thatUbisoftreleased for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, the one that provided fascinating advice on how to become a nineteenth-century pimp. Thankfully, Ubisoft’s most recent marketing ploy forAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis much healthier and above aboard (nice spot,Automaton).
Ubisoft teamed up with fitness YouTuberThe Bioneerto create afive-week fitness routinedesigned around the occupations of past (and future) Assassin’s Creed protagonists. Think clambering into windows like an assassin or throwing around barrels of grog like a pirate. The Bioneer is known for creating content based on the workout routines of fictional characters, making him a natural choice to design an assassin-inspired workout routine.
Jump Rope Like An Assassin
Each week is themed around a different era of Assassin’s Creed. Week one is Assassins (Altair, Ezio and so on), week two is Pirates (Edward), week three is Spartans (Alexios/Kassandra), week four is Vikings (Eivor) and the final week is Shinobi and Samurai (Yasuke & Naoe). There’s quite a range of physiques there, but every single protagonist is in commendable shape.
Each of the five different workout routines has some commonalities. You’ll be jumping rope and doing a set of dynamic stretching for each character. Kassandra may not have had a skipping rope, but you know for a fact that she could skip rope forever if someone handed her one. Bioneer emphasises the need for additional attributes in addition to strength, like stamina, agility, grip strength and so on. The characters in Assassin’s Creed regularly perform feats of elite athleticism, showcasing their well-rounded abilities. Personally, I don’t know how Ezio can free-run over rooftops forever when his training routine is nothing but drinking wine and philandering.
The workouts are primarily bodyweight-based, so gym equipment isn’t required. If you survive four weeks of tactical pull-ups and push-ups then you’ll be well-equipped to tackle the Assassin’s Creed Shadows-inspired workout. You’ll need a good balance of strength and agility to match the duo of Yasuke and Naoe, so you’ll be doing pull-ups, push-ups, crawls, jumps and squats - a good balance between upper body, lower body and core strength.
Even if you complete all five weeks, I still wouldn’t advise scaling Kyoto Tower or leaping into a pile of hay from a great height. Assassin’s Creed Shadows releases on March 20 for PC, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
