Publisher Ubisoft and developer Ubisoft Quebec have delayed Assassin’s Creed Shadows from its previously planed February 14 release date to March 20. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Store, Mac via App Store, and Luna.
According to Ubisoft, the additional month of development will allow the team to better incorporate the player feedback gathered over the past three months and help create the best conditions for launch.
In a press release, Ubisoft co-founder and CEO Yves Yuillemot said, “We made good progress on the strategic and execution reviews initiated a few months ago and are confident that this will position Ubisoft for a stronger future. We have taken decisive steps to reshape the Group in order to deliver best-in-class player experiences, enhance operational efficiency and maximize value creation. We also recently appointed leading advisors and are actively exploring various strategic and capitalistic options to unlock the full value potential of our assets. We are convinced that there are several potential paths to generate value from Ubisoft’s assets and franchises. Additionally, we are all behind our teams’ efforts to create the most ambitious Assassin’s Creed opus of the franchise and made the decision to provide an extra month of development to Shadows in order to better incorporate the player feedback gathered over the past three months that will enable us to fully deliver on the potential of the game and finish the year on a strong note.”
Here is a message from Assassin’s Creed franchise executive producer Marc-Alexis Cote on the delay:
Dear players,
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible fans and dedicated teams for your unwavering support since our announcement in September to further refine and polish Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Since November, we’ve been thrilled to share our progress through gameplay overviews, and the overwhelming excitement has truly inspired us. Each week has brought valuable feedback from our community. While we’ve already made remarkable strides, we believe a few additional weeks are needed to implement that feedback and ensure an even more ambitious and engaging day-one experience.
Accordingly, the new release date is March 20, 2025. We remain committed to delivering a high-quality, immersive experience-fostered by ongoing dialogue between our players and development teams.
We know you’re eager to learn more about Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and we’re excited to share that more updates will be coming your way very soon!
—Marc-Alexis Cote on behalf of all teams working on Assassin’s Creed Shadows