Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed to March 20, 2025
Ubisoft has announced another delay for the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed Shadows, pushing its release date back to March 20, 2025. Initially slated for a February 14th release, this marks a five-week postponement from the previously announced date. The publisher cites the need for further refinement and polishing, incorporating player feedback, as the reason for the delay.
The game's journey to release has been marked by setbacks. A significant three-month delay was announced in September 2024, moving the launch from November 15th to February 14th. While the initial delay was attributed to unspecified development challenges, this latest postponement directly addresses fan feedback. Marc-Alexis Coté, Vice President Executive Producer of the Assassin's Creed franchise, emphasized Ubisoft's commitment to delivering a high-quality experience through ongoing player-developer communication. Both delays, however, share a common goal: providing additional time to refine and polish the game.
Release Date: March 20, 2025
The September delay resulted in pre-order refunds and the promise of free access to the game's first expansion for future pre-orders. While Ubisoft hasn't yet commented on similar compensation for this latest delay, the shorter timeframe may mitigate potential player dissatisfaction.
This additional delay might also be linked to Ubisoft's internal investigation into its development practices, launched to improve player-centricity. The company faced record losses in its 2023 fiscal year, prompting this internal review. Prioritizing fan feedback by delaying Assassin's Creed Shadows could be a strategic move reflecting this commitment to player-centric game development.
