Yasuke is the first character you play as in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, but you’ll lose track of him after the prologue. Yasuke will eventually re-enter the story as a playable

You ever notice a legendary piece of loot from across the room, lock eyes, and exchange a knowing look that says "We're going to be together forever?" I have, because I'm the proud owner of Yasuke's Protector's Armor in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Shadows was its dual protagonists: a stealthy shinobi and a formidable samurai. But both are not available right away.