Ubi Unveils March 2025 Release for Revamped 'Assassin's Creed Shadows'

Assassin's Creed Shadows' release is pushed back to March 2025. Ubisoft prioritizes incorporating player feedback to enhance the overall gaming experience. This article delves into the reasons behind the delay and Ubisoft's future plans.

Ubisoft Prioritizes Player Engagement

Assassin's Creed Shadows' launch has been postponed again, this time to March 20th, 2025. Ubisoft cites the need to integrate player feedback to deliver a superior, immersive experience. This marks the second delay for the game; the initial 2024 release was first shifted to February 14th, 2025.

Ubisoft's official announcement on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook explains that valuable community feedback continues to shape the game's development. While significant progress has been made, an additional few weeks are deemed necessary to fully incorporate this feedback and ensure a more engaging launch.

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot reinforced the announcement in a press release, emphasizing the commitment to creating the most ambitious Assassin's Creed title to date. The extra development time aims to fully realize the game's potential and conclude the year strongly.

The press release also reveals Ubisoft's strategic restructuring efforts, including appointing advisors to explore various options for maximizing stakeholder value. This follows the underperformance of 2024 releases like Star Wars Outlaws and the premature closure of XDefiant.

While the official explanation focuses on player feedback, speculation among fans suggests the delay might be a strategic response to the crowded February release schedule. High-profile titles such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Civilization VII, Avowed, and Monster Hunter Wilds are all launching in February. This could indicate a calculated move by Ubisoft to gain greater visibility for Assassin's Creed Shadows.