Assassin’s Creed Shadows Release Pushed to Ensure Peak Gameplay

Assassin's Creed Shadows' release is shifted to March 2025. Ubisoft prioritizes incorporating player feedback to enhance the overall gaming experience. This article delves into the delay and Ubisoft's future plans.

Ubisoft Prioritizes Player Engagement

Assassin's Creed Shadows' launch has been postponed again, this time to March 20th, 2025. Ubisoft cites the need to integrate player feedback for a superior, immersive experience. This marks the second delay for the latest Assassin's Creed title, following a postponement from its initial 2024 release to February 14th, 2025.

Ubisoft's official announcement on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook emphasizes the value of community feedback. The statement highlights that while significant progress has been made, additional time is required to fully integrate this feedback and deliver a more compelling launch experience.

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot reinforced this commitment in a press release, stating the company's dedication to creating the most ambitious Assassin's Creed game yet. The extra development month allows for better integration of player feedback, maximizing the game's potential.

The press release also revealed Ubisoft's strategic restructuring, including appointing advisors to explore options for maximizing stakeholder value. This follows disappointing performance from 2024 releases, including Star Wars Outlaws and XDefiant.

While the official reason focuses on player feedback, speculation suggests the delay might be a strategic response to the crowded February release schedule. High-profile titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Civilization VII, Avowed, and Monster Hunter Wilds are all launching in February, potentially prompting Ubisoft to reposition Assassin's Creed Shadows for greater visibility.