The creative director of Assassin's Creed Shadows says that the decision to feature two distinct characters is part of the Assassin's Creed fandom's desire for two different types of main character. In an interview with GamesRadar+,

Ubisoft reveals the Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC and mission you can own at no extra cost if you pre-order the RPG before its launch.

With almost two months until Assassin's Creed Shadows is set to launch, Ubisoft has already revealed details about its first expansion. The upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC is titled Claws of Awaji, bringing over 10 hours of additional content to the game.