Assassin's Creed Shadows, the latest installment in the acclaimed franchise, has been delayed until March 20th, 2025. Ubisoft cites the need to incorporate valuable player feedback to deliver a superior gaming experience. This marks the second delay for the title, originally slated for a 2024 release, then pushed back to February 14th, 2025.
Enhancing the Player Experience
Ubisoft's official statement across X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook emphasizes the importance of community feedback in shaping the final product. The additional time will allow the developers to refine the game, ensuring a more immersive and engaging launch experience.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot further elaborated in a press release, highlighting the commitment to delivering the most ambitious Assassin's Creed game yet. The extra development month aims to fully realize the game's potential and conclude the year strongly.
The press release also revealed Ubisoft's ongoing restructuring efforts, including appointing advisors to explore strategic options for maximizing value for stakeholders. This follows the less-than-stellar performance of recent releases like Star Wars Outlaws and the premature closure of XDefiant.
While the official explanation focuses on player feedback, speculation suggests the delay might be a strategic response to the crowded February 2025 game release calendar. High-profile titles such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Civilization VII, Avowed, and Monster Hunter Wilds are all launching in February, potentially prompting Ubisoft to shift Shadows' release date for better visibility.
