Assassin's Creed Shadows' release is pushed back to March 2025. Ubisoft prioritizes incorporating player feedback to enhance the overall gameplay experience. This article delves into the delay and Ubisoft's strategic plans.
Ubisoft Prioritizes Player Engagement
Assassin's Creed Shadows' launch has been postponed again, now slated for March 20th, 2025. Ubisoft cited the need to integrate player feedback to deliver a superior, immersive experience. This marks the second delay; the initial 2024 release was shifted to February 14th, 2025, and subsequently to March.
Ubisoft's official announcement on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook emphasized the value of community feedback. They stated that while significant progress has been made, additional time is required to fully integrate this feedback and ensure a more engaging launch experience.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot reinforced this in a press release, highlighting the commitment to delivering the most ambitious Assassin's Creed game yet. The extra development month aims to fully leverage player feedback, maximizing the game's potential and concluding the year strongly.
The press release also revealed Ubisoft's appointment of advisors to explore strategic and financial options to optimize value for stakeholders. This restructuring aims to improve player experiences, operational efficiency, and overall value creation. This follows the underperformance of 2024 releases like Star Wars Outlaws and the early termination of XDefiant.
While officially attributed to incorporating feedback, some speculate the delay is 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 launching in February, potentially influencing Ubisoft's decision to shift the release date for increased visibility.
