Assassin's Creed Shadows' release date has been shifted to March 20th, 2025, allowing Ubisoft additional time to integrate player feedback and enhance the overall gaming experience. This follows a previous delay from the originally planned 2024 release.
Ubisoft Prioritizes Player Engagement
Ubisoft's decision to postpone the launch, announced via X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, emphasizes their commitment to delivering a polished and immersive experience. The statement highlights the valuable community feedback received and the need for extra time to fully incorporate it.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot reinforced this commitment in a press release, emphasizing the ambition behind Assassin's Creed Shadows and the importance of incorporating player feedback to maximize the game's potential. The additional development time aims to ensure a strong finish to the year for Ubisoft.
The press release also revealed internal restructuring efforts, including appointing advisors to explore strategic options for maximizing stakeholder value. This follows the less-than-stellar performance of 2024 releases like Star Wars Outlaws and XDefiant.
While officially attributed to incorporating player feedback, speculation suggests the delay might be a strategic response to the crowded February 2025 game release calendar, which includes titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Civilization VII, Avowed, and Monster Hunter Wilds. This delay could position Assassin's Creed Shadows for greater visibility.
