Assassin’s Creed Shadows Delayed To March 2025 to Implement Player Feedback

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 reasons behind the delay and Ubisoft's future plans.

Ubisoft Prioritizes Player Engagement

Assassin's Creed Shadows' launch has been rescheduled again, now slated for March 20th, 2025. Ubisoft cites the need to integrate player feedback for a superior, immersive experience. This marks the second delay; the initial 2024 release was postponed to February 14th, 2025, and subsequently moved to March.

Ubisoft's official announcement on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook explains that valuable community feedback has been received. Despite significant progress, an additional few weeks are deemed necessary to fully implement this feedback and deliver a more engaging launch experience.

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot reinforced the announcement, emphasizing the commitment to creating the franchise's most ambitious Assassin's Creed title. The extra development time will allow for better incorporation of player feedback, maximizing the game's potential and ensuring a strong year-end release.

The press release also revealed that Ubisoft has appointed advisors to explore strategic and financial options to optimize stakeholder value. 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, speculation suggests the delay might be a strategic response to the crowded February release calendar. High-profile games like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Civilization VII, Avowed, and Monster Hunter Wilds are all launching in February, potentially prompting Ubisoft to shift the release date for better visibility.