'Assassin's Creed Shadows' Postponed to March 2025 for Player Feedback Integration

Assassin's Creed Shadows' release date has been shifted to March 20th, 2025, allowing Ubisoft to integrate player feedback and enhance the overall gaming experience. This follows a previous delay from its initial 2024 release to February 14th, 2025.

Ubisoft Prioritizes Player Engagement

Ubisoft's announcement, shared via X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, emphasizes the value of community feedback. The additional time will ensure a more polished and immersive launch experience. The statement highlights the significant progress already made, but underscores the need for a few extra weeks to fully incorporate player suggestions.

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot reinforced this commitment in a press release, describing the game as the franchise's most ambitious title. The extra development month aims to fully realize the game's potential and conclude the year strongly. The release also mentions the appointment of advisors to explore strategic options for company restructuring, focusing on enhanced player experiences, operational efficiency, and value creation. This follows the underperformance of 2024 releases like Star Wars Outlaws and the early termination of XDefiant.

While the official reason focuses on incorporating feedback, speculation suggests the delay might also be a strategic response to the crowded February 2025 game release calendar. 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.