"I guess I'm buying this game": Wholesome reactions erupt as Assassin's Creed Shadows lets you pet dozens of animals at hideout

Assassin's Creed Shadows has already stirred up the internet ever since the game was launched. Talks of its amazing visuals, gameplay, and a late 16th-century setting of Japan have already filled the internet, but the latest wave of wholesome reactions poured in when players found that the game lets you pet cute dogs.

In stark contrast to the tumultuous Sengoku period in which the game is set, this little petting therapy comes as a wave of fresh air. Let us be honest here; some of us will be playing the game just for this cute perk.

A netizen commented, (via @QrispyCoasters/X)

Assassin's Creed was launched on 20th March 2025. Assassin's Creed Shadow marks the 14th (keeping the spin-offs and side entries aside) installment in the Assassin's Creed franchise.

Who would have thought that at the same time when you rock a cloak, scale rooftops, and vanquish foes with well-placed samurai swords, you'll get to pet cute shiba inus and other tail-wagging woof-ers?

Assassin's Creed players got excited when the buzz hit the internet. Those who said they were too busy to play anything may have just changed their minds. Who worries about keeping stealth when a cute little 'woof' could literally soothe your ears?

Fun idea! Someone mods just this petting part and forges an entirely new game out of it (of course not invading copyrights), and all you do in that game is compete with other players as to who pets the most number of puppies.

Assassin's Creed's biggest flex might have been katanas, swords, and other gaming gear. But since the time netizens have heard about Assassin's Creed Shadow's petting policy, it has served as the ultimate advertisement.

Wholesome reactions erupt as Assassin's Creed Shadows lets you pet dozens of animals at hideout

A netizen commented, (@cinnanatVT/X)

my toxic trait is that i would play this game solely for this feature

This social media user commented, (@quantumfiber/X)

Hanging up the hidden blade to start an animal sanctuary.

Another X user commented, (@GoofyLegz/X)

I feel likey they saw one game get backlash for unpettable animals and went, "Ah, I see, the consumer wants to pet the creatures. Give them 5 million of them."

This social media user commented, (@Joejin95/X)

I’m 5 hours in and I have 9 different pets so far. I’m now going to make an animal shelter

Another X user posted, (@Hour26Sad/X)

Bruh I am playing this ****ing video game I have not cared about this franchise for years they have won me over

One last before we sign off, (@HayhurstDarren/X)

I just pet a dog, and all the pups run over to me. It's a slipper slope, I tell you. How am I supposed to get anything done now.

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In the end, “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” has set in motion a cultural paradox where the adrenaline rush of being a stealthy assassin is overshadowed by a pure serotonin boost. Netizens are loving every minute of it!

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