Assassin's Creed Shadows' release date has shifted to March 20th, 2025. Ubisoft aims to incorporate player feedback to enhance the overall gameplay experience, ensuring a more polished and immersive title. This marks the second delay; the game was initially slated for 2024, then February 14th, 2025.
Ubisoft Prioritizes Player Engagement
Ubisoft's official announcement across X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook emphasizes the value of community feedback. The additional time, they state, is crucial for implementing suggestions and delivering a superior launch experience.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot further explained in a press release that the delay allows for the integration of feedback received over the past three months, maximizing the game's potential and ensuring a strong year-end performance. The release also mentioned the appointment of advisors to explore strategic options for restructuring the company, aiming to improve player experiences and operational efficiency. This follows the underperformance of 2024 releases like Star Wars Outlaws and the early closure of XDefiant.
While the official statement focuses on incorporating feedback, speculation exists that the delay might be strategically timed to avoid competition with other high-profile February releases, including Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Civilization VII, Avowed, and Monster Hunter Wilds. This potential strategic maneuver could garner increased attention for Assassin's Creed Shadows.
