Assassin’s Creed Shadows Delayed Again

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Summary

  • Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been delayed again, this time to March 20, 2025.
  • The game was planned for release on February 14.
  • Ubisoft claims that the delay will allow developers to further refine and polish the game.

The release date for “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” has been moved from November to March 20, 2025, as Ubisoft works on incorporating fan feedback into the game. Originally planned for a November release, it will now be available five weeks later than its previously announced date of February 14.

The initial planned release of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” was postponed from its original date of November 15, 2024, to February 14, 2025. Ubisoft made this announcement in late September 2024, and they explained that the delay for three months was necessary for the game’s quality. The statement didn’t offer much detail about the specific reasons behind the decision.

Instead of the previous delay being due to complications in the development process of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows,” specifically concerning cultural and historical accuracy issues at Ubisoft Quebec, this new delay is being put into place to address fan feedback. In a post on the official “Assassin’s Creed” website, executive producer Marc-Alexis Coté of the game franchise expressed that Ubisoft is dedicated to providing a top-notch, immersive experience through ongoing communication between players and developers. Interestingly, both delays share a commonality as Coté explained that this new delay, like the last one, allows the development team extra time to refine and perfect the game before it hits the shelves.

When Will Assassin’s Creed Shadows Be Released?

  • March 20, 2025

When it was confirmed in September that the release date for the game would be moved, Ubisoft showed understanding towards fans who might have been disappointed about the delay by offering refunds on pre-orders for Assassin’s Creed Shadows and announcing that all future pre-orders would provide free access to the game’s initial expansion plan. However, it remains unclear if Ubisoft plans to offer similar incentives this time around, although a five-week delay is expected to generate less player dissatisfaction compared to one extending the game’s release by three months.

An extra delay in the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows could potentially stem from internal investigations initiated by Ubisoft around three months ago, aimed at enhancing their games with a player-focused approach. Despite being a leading publisher in the gaming industry, Ubisoft has experienced significant financial losses in its 2023 fiscal year due to recent underperforming sales figures. This investigation, announced after the disappointing news, could be part of Ubisoft’s strategy to listen more closely to their players and improve their games accordingly.

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2025-01-09 21:53