Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to change things for Ubisoft’s biggest franchise in multiple ways. For starters, the title is marking a return to day-one Steam releases and will ship without a premium season pass or early access.

A battle pass will also be introduced with this entry, and more details on this subject have recently emerged through a datamine. According to this information, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will offer Call of Duty-like cosmetics for multiple seasons.

Why it matters: Gamers today are becoming increasingly tired of aggressive microtransactions and monetization. Moreover, the trend of battle passes is far from a fan-favorite.

As per the datamine, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will debut its battle pass system with season 1. Dubbed Eye in the Dark, this season will offer character packs, weapon cosmetics, and skins for in-game mounts as shown above.

A few examples include the Kagutsuchi Shinobi Pack and the Sekiryu Mount. This content can be brought through Isu Coins, a currency earned by playing the game. Completing the battle pass will reward a total of 9,050 Isu Coins, though users can continue to rely on the previously purchasable Helix Credits.

A similar system already existed in Ubisoft’s previous Assassin’s Creed offerings, but the microtransactions appear to be more aggressive this time. As proof, the gaming giant is said to be partnering with companies like Red Bull for more appealing outfits.

One screenshot from the leak also highlights Assassin’s Cred Infinity, a connecting hub that will serve as the link between all future entries in the series. All in all, this system sounds similar to what Activision is doing with Call of Duty.

The cosmetics, in particular, are very reminiscent of Activision’s approach of bombarding users with in-game items that entice them to spend money on in-game purchases. Moreover, Call of Duty frequently collaborates with companies for crossovers.

While it remains to be seen how big of a problem the microtransactions will be, concerns over Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ monetization are not new. As such, this datamine has only added to the frustration surrounding Ubiosft’s upcoming blockbuster.