Ubisoft has announced that the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows is delayed from November 2024 until February 2025.
Ubisoft has faced a lot of criticism, welcomed and otherwise, regarding its new Assassin's Creed title. Regardless, they seemed ready to release the game on November 15, 2024. Then all of a sudden, they pulled out of Tokyo Game Show, canceled press previews, and have announced Assassin's Creed Shadows as delayed until February 14, 2025.
The day of love, Valentine's Day. You don't typically think of Assassins, Samurais, and video games when you think of February 14. If you're an AC fan, you will now. Cancel your dates and get ready to play the delayed Shadows when it arrives.
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Ubisoft delays Assassin's Creed Shadows, now releasing February 14, 2025
At the time of writing, it is just under two months until the originally scheduled release. That is still not enough time to put out a product they're proud of, according to Ubisoft. Because on the morning o September 25, 2024, they've delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows.
On the official Assassin's Creed X account, Ubisoft delivered a lengthy message to players. It touched on the dream of bringing the project to life, the new release date, preorder refunds, and more. Here's the image of the delay message, along with it in quotes for anyone who needs the text:
"Dear players,
Assassin's Creed Shadows is a dream project for us; finally bringing the series to Feudal Japan with many features developed with our community in mind, such as parkour or the renewed stealth, brought by new technology, all set in a beautiful and immersive world.
This is an ambitious addition to the franchise, a rich experience that can be lived through the eyes of two unique protagonists - but we realize we need more time to polish and refine the experience, pushing further some of our key features.
As such, we've made the decision to postpone the release date to February 14, 2025. The game will release on a broad range of platforms, including Steam at launch. Additionally, preorders will be refunded and all future preorders will be granted the first expansion for free.
We understand this decision will come as disappointing news, especially to those who've been waiting patiently for an Assassin's Creed game inspired by Feudal Japan, but we sincerely believe this is in the best interest of the game, and ultimately your experience as a player.
Rest assured we are looking forward to the moment you will embark on a memorable adventure with Naoe and Yasuke.
Until then, we thank you for your ongoing support."
The most important part of the message is that the team behind Assassin's Creed Shadows believes the delay is necessary for a polished and refined experience. They state it is in the best interest of the game and for the player.
If anyone was worrying about how the game will run, in terms of bugs, UI, and other aspects, this should put their mind at ease. Of course, it comes at the price of Assassin's Creed Shadows being delayed. But hey, February 14, 2025 should be here before we know it.
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