Assassin’s Creed Shadows Faces Another Delay

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.

Assassin's Creed Shadows, the highly anticipated game from Ubisoft, has been pushed back to a new release date of March 20, 2025. Originally slated for a November release, the game was first delayed to February 14, 2025, and now fans will have to wait an additional five weeks to dive into the action.

The first delay was announced in late September 2024, moving the game from its initial November 15 launch to February 14, 2025. Ubisoft cited the need for additional time to ensure the game's quality, stating that the three-month delay was "in the best interest of the game." It was later revealed that this initial delay was influenced by development concerns at Ubisoft Quebec, particularly around cultural and historical accuracy.

The latest delay, announced on the official Assassin's Creed website, is driven by a desire to incorporate fan feedback. Marc-Alexis Coté, the franchise's vice president executive producer, emphasized Ubisoft's commitment to delivering a high-quality, immersive experience through ongoing dialogue with players. He stated that this additional time will allow the development team to further "refine and polish" the game, echoing the reasoning behind the first delay.

When Will Assassin's Creed Shadows Be Released?

• March 20, 2025

In response to the initial delay in September, Ubisoft took steps to appease fans by refunding pre-orders and offering free access to the first planned expansion for all future pre-orders. While there has been no announcement regarding similar incentives for this latest delay, a five-week postponement is likely to cause less frustration among players than a three-month delay.

This additional delay might also be connected to Ubisoft's internal practices probe, announced over three months ago. Despite being one of the top-grossing publishers in the gaming industry, Ubisoft faced significant losses in its 2023 fiscal year due to disappointing sales. The investigation aims to make Ubisoft's games more "player-centric," and delaying Assassin's Creed Shadows to incorporate fan feedback could be a part of this strategy.