Robbie Daymond Joins Assassin's Creed Shadows as New Ally Rufino

Robbie Daymond, known from Critical Role, will lend his voice to Assassin's Creed Shadows next week, portraying a recruitable ally for Yasuke and Naoe.

Daymond voices Rufino, a character he crafted for a promotional Assassin's Creed Shadows one-shot. Rufino sports a Portuguese-style doublet and a striking moustache.

Rufino joins the game as a recruitable ally in the upcoming update on Wednesday, June 25. This free story content follows a prior Dead by Daylight crossover mission.

Shadows' additional story updates have so far offered about 20 minutes of gameplay each. As one of only six recruitable allies, Rufino could leave a lasting impression.

Rufino's role remains undefined. Can players summon him in combat, as with other allies? Is a romance option possible, like with others? Or will he merely linger at the hideout? Answers arrive next week.

Picture this: feudal Japan, stealthy blades… and Critical Role? Robbie’s in. Luc’s in. You should probably join too. #ACShadows #CriticalRole #ACxCR pic.twitter.com/guT6cagwE7

— Assassin's Creed (@assassinscreed) June 19, 2025

Ubisoft’s June update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows also brings new difficulty levels, immersive gameplay options, and an open-world alarm system to heighten tension. Players can now toggle headgear visibility in cutscenes, a highly requested feature.

Looking ahead, Ubisoft is developing a New Game Plus mode and more story content, including additional crossovers. Before 2025 ends, Shadows’ first major expansion, Claws of Awaji, will extend the story with a new Japanese region to explore.