Assassin’s Creed Shadows Delayed To March 2025 to Implement Player Feedback

Assassin's Creed Shadows' release is shifted to March 2025, allowing Ubisoft to integrate player feedback and enhance the overall gameplay experience. This article delves into the reasons behind the delay and Ubisoft's future plans.

Ubisoft Prioritizes a More Immersive Experience

Assassin's Creed Shadows' launch has been postponed to March 20th, 2025. Ubisoft cited the need to incorporate player feedback to deliver a "high-quality, immersive experience." This marks the second delay for the game, initially slated for 2024, then February 14th, 2025, before this latest postponement.

Ubisoft's official announcement on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook explained that valuable community feedback necessitated the extension. While significant progress has been made, they believe additional time is crucial for implementing this feedback and achieving a more engaging launch experience.

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot reinforced the announcement, emphasizing the commitment to creating the franchise's most ambitious Assassin's Creed title. The extra development month allows for better integration of player feedback, maximizing the game's potential and ending the year strongly.

The press release also revealed Ubisoft's appointment of advisors to explore strategic and financial options to optimize stakeholder value. This restructuring aims to deliver superior player experiences, improve operational efficiency, and enhance value creation. This follows the underperformance of 2024 releases like Star Wars Outlaws and the premature end of support for XDefiant.

While officially attributed to incorporating feedback, speculation suggests the delay might be a strategic response to the crowded February release schedule. High-profile games like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Civilization VII, Avowed, and Monster Hunter Wilds are all launching in February, potentially influencing Ubisoft's decision to shift the release date for increased visibility.