Shocking news from Ubisoft: It has happened; Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now officially delayed until February 14th next year. The news has sent shock waves across the gaming world. The developers announced their decision via an X post, stating the delay of the game until 2025 and why they made this decision. Let’s take a look and see what’s all the fuss is about.
Delay via Social Media
The official Assasin’s Creed account posted on X last night, releasing a statement about the Delay of their biggest Assasin’s Creed game amidst the backlash the company was facing due to a series of bad decisions. Posting “While the game is feature complete, the learnings from the Star Wars Outlaws release led us to provide additional time to further polish the title” Ubisoft Said. This comes after Star Wars Outlaws was released to generally positive reviews but lacked sales numbers and turning into a big hit Ubisoft was hoping for.
Well, it won’t be entirely true to state that many fans were eagerly waiting for the game despite the majority boycotting it due to its insensitivity towards Japan and Japanese culture.
What’s the catch
Ubisoft also stated in the post that all Pre-orders for the game will be refunded, and future Pre-orders for Assasin’s Creed Shadows will receive the first expansion for free.
Ubisoft seems to be steadily moving forward. The company has suffered major financial losses since 2021 and has been on the back foot ever since, with many of its AAA franchises not making the numbers or leaving a good impression on the fans. The developers are going to use this time to polish and smoothen out any rough edges and not rush the development of Shadows.
Key Takeaways
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been delayed to February 14, 2025.
- Ubisoft will refund all pre-orders for the game in light of the delay.
- The decision follows the lower-than-expected sales of Star Wars Outlaws.
- Ubisoft will use the additional time to further polish and refine Assassin’s Creed Shadows for a better overall experience.
- Ubisoft reassures fans that the delay is in their best interest and will ensure the game meets high expectations.
Ubisoft’s Stance
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot addressed polarized comments surrounding the company amid all the controversies Ubisoft has found itself in, affirming to all the critics and fans that their focus is on creating enjoyable games for everyone without engaging in cultural or political discourse. The company’s goal is to appeal to the widest possible audience. Ubisoft recently also called off its presentation at the Tokyo Game Show 2024, pulling out at the last minute.
This coincided with the delay of Assasin’s Creed Shadows as the game would have been Ubisofts grand presentation. Ubisoft’s stance is clear: they want to win back the support and love of the fans, and the company has started taking baby steps toward the goal.
Summary
With Assain’s Creed Shadows delayed until 2025, fans can only wait while the developers get back on their feet. Until then, players can enjoy previous Assassin’s Creed titles right here on Driffle, and they can enjoy the classics. Ubisoft is likely to release more information over the next few days or weeks as the company is going into defensive mode, and we can only speculate so far.
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