Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the latest edition in the long running series, has come up with many new features, and one of them is the changing of the seasons. The seasons change automatically as the game progresses, but you can also change the seasons manually but with some conditions.
The change in the season is not only a change of the environment but also helpful for users as it refills their supply of Scouts and also lowers the wanted levels that may have piled up during the previous seasons.
If you are wondering how to change the weather in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you are at the right place. This guide explains how you can change the seasons manually and what each season brings in the game.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: How to Change Seasons
If you wish to change the season manually in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, head to the world map screen and then hold right on the directional pad (D-pad) if playing on PS5 or press and hold the N button if playing on PC.
However, in order for this to work, the timer in the compass at the top right corner of the screen needs to be full. If this is how the season meter looks you won’t be able to change the season:
But if the circle is full and the season change hasn’t happened recently, holding the right or N button for a couple of seconds will force the game to change the season.
Another important thing you must know is that when the circle in the compass is full, the season will change automatically when the players fast travel or come out of a cut-scene.
Unless the players never travel fast, the option to change the season manually is just a fancy feature that has no real use.
The compass fills up automatically over a two-hour window; that is, one full season lasts about two hours of gameplay.
However, the mid-season changes happen every hour. Inside the compass, you will see a visual icon representing the current season, a sun for summer and a pink flower for spring.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Seasons Explained
As the seasons change, so does the game’s outlook and environment. For example, summer is characterized by bright skies and frequent showers, while spring calls for cherry blossoms in full bloom.
A change in scenery also makes the game less boring; that said; the differences between spring, summer, and fall are quite minimal compared to winter.
The season also has some impact on the gameplay.
During the summer or spring, you can easily hide in tall grass and shallow ponds, while winter allows you to walk silently, but it also leaves a trail behind on the snow and water freezes, limiting your ability to hide, especially when you are walking on snowy rooftops, as it can alert guards. Plus, there is always the risk of slipping and falling.
