"Assassin’s Creed Shadows Release Pushed to March 2025 for Enhanced Gameplay"

Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the latest installment in Ubisoft's renowned franchise, has been delayed to March 20, 2025. This decision comes as Ubisoft aims to enhance the gameplay experience based on player feedback. Here’s a detailed look at the delay and Ubisoft’s strategy moving forward.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Pushed To March 20

Ubisoft Aiming For A More Engaging Experience

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has faced its second delay, now set for release on March 20th, 2025. Initially slated for 2024, the game was first rescheduled to February 14th, 2025, and has now been pushed back another month. Ubisoft’s commitment to delivering a "high-quality, immersive experience" drives this latest postponement.

In an official statement shared across their X (Twitter) and Facebook platforms, Ubisoft expressed, "Each week has brought valuable feedback from our community. While we’ve already made remarkable strides, we believe a few additional weeks are needed to implement that feedback and ensure an even more ambitious and engaging day-one experience."

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot reinforced this message in a press release, stating, "We are all behind our teams’ efforts to create the most ambitious Assassin’s Creed opus of the franchise and made the decision to provide an extra month of development to Shadows in order to better incorporate the player feedback gathered over the past three months. This will enable us to fully deliver on the potential of the game and finish the year on a strong note."

Furthermore, Ubisoft disclosed in the press release that it has enlisted "leading advisors to review and pursue various transformational strategic and capitalistic options to extract the best value for stakeholders." This move is part of a broader effort to restructure the company to "deliver best-in-class player experiences, enhance operational efficiency, and maximize value creation." The announcement comes after a challenging year for Ubisoft, marked by disappointing launches such as Star Wars Outlaws and the short-lived support for their live-service shooter XDefiant.

While Ubisoft emphasizes player feedback as the primary reason for the delay, some fans speculate that the decision might also be influenced by the crowded release calendar in February 2025. Notable titles set to launch that month include Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (February 4th), Civilization VII (February 11th), Avowed (February 18th), and Monster Hunter Wilds (February 28th). Ubisoft's strategic shift to March might be aimed at avoiding direct competition and securing a spotlight for Assassin’s Creed Shadows.