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 delayed to 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 now further shifted to March.

In an official statement across X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, Ubisoft explained that valuable community feedback influenced the decision. Despite significant progress, they believe additional time is crucial for implementing this feedback and delivering 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 month will allow for better integration of player feedback, maximizing the game's potential and ensuring a strong year-end release.

The press release also revealed Ubisoft's appointment of advisors to explore strategic and financial options to optimize stakeholder value. This restructuring aims to improve player experiences, enhance operational efficiency, and maximize value creation. This follows the underperformance of 2024 releases like Star Wars Outlaws and the early termination of XDefiant.

While the official reason focuses on player feedback, speculation suggests the delay might be a strategic response to the crowded February game release schedule. High-profile titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Civilization VII, Avowed, and Monster Hunter Wilds launch in February, potentially prompting Ubisoft to reposition Shadows for greater visibility.