Assassin’s Creed Shadows Release Date Delayed: Important Announcement from Ubisoft
Ubisoft has announced that the release date for their highly anticipated new game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, has been delayed. The game, set in Feudal Japan, will now be released on February 14, 2025, instead of the original date of November 15, 2024.
Reasons for the Delay and Innovations
Marc-Alexis Côté, a Ubisoft executive, explained the reasons behind the delay decision:
“Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a dream project for us. We’re finally bringing the series to Feudal Japan and introducing many features developed with community feedback in mind, such as parkour and revamped stealth mechanics. However, we realized we needed additional time to further perfect this ambitious project and enhance some core features.”
Important Changes and Innovations
- Simultaneous Steam Release: The game will be released on Steam on the same day as other platforms.
- Pre-order Bonus: The first expansion pack will be offered free of charge for all pre-orders.
- Existing Pre-orders: Those who have already pre-ordered will have their payments refunded.
Two Main Characters
Unlike the usual structure of the Assassin’s Creed series, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be playable with two main characters. These characters, named Naoe and Yasuke, will offer players different gameplay styles.
Ubisoft announced the delay with this statement:
Dear players, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a dream project for us. Thanks to new technologies, we’re finally bringing the series to Feudal Japan with many features developed with our community in mind, such as parkour or revamped stealth, all set in a stunning and immersive world.
This project will make an ambitious contribution to the series, offering a rich experience that can be lived through the eyes of two unique heroes. However, we realize we need more time to polish and improve this experience, and we will take some core features even further. Therefore, we have decided to postpone the release date to February 14, 2025. The game will be released on a wide range of platforms, including Steam, at launch.
Additionally, existing pre-orders will be refunded, and all future pre-orders will be offered the first expansion pack for free. We are aware that this decision will be a disappointment, especially for those patiently waiting for an Assassin’s Creed game inspired by Feudal Japan, but we sincerely believe this is for the benefit of the game and ultimately your experience as a player.
You can be sure that we are eagerly looking forward to the moment when you’ll embark on an unforgettable adventure with Naoe and Yasuke. Until then, thank you for your ongoing support.
On behalf of all the teams working on Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Marc-Alexis Côté.
Ubisoft emphasized that they will use this additional time to further develop and polish the game to meet players’ expectations. The company claims that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be the most ambitious and comprehensive game in the series. We hope we’ll be greeted with a solid game.
Please note that this news was originally written in Turkish. As a result of the translation process, there may be instances where the translated text contains inaccurate equivalents of terms or expressions.