Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be delayed once again, this time until March 20, 2025, in order to further refine and polish the highly anticipated game. In addition to this news, the French publisher has also hinted at exploring potential options to sell the company.
Ubisoft Delays Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Quality Enhancement
The delay of Assassin’s Creed Shadows was revealed in a statement from Vice President Executive Producer of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Marc-Alexis Coté, as reported by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier. Coté expressed the importance of feedback from the community in improving the game.
“Each week has brought valuable feedback from our community,” Coté stated. “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.”
As a result, the new release date for Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been set for March 20, 2025. The focus remains on delivering a high-quality and immersive experience through continued dialogue between players and development teams.
Alongside the announcement of the game delay, Ubisoft released a “Strategic update” press release outlining changes aimed at maintaining the company’s value. This includes significant cost reductions and a selective approach to investments, which led to the cancellation of XDefiant and the closure of some studios.
The decision to delay Assassin’s Creed Shadows into March aligns with Ubisoft’s renewed emphasis on quality. By adding an extra month to the development process, the team aims to make improvements based on player feedback and enhance the overall experience.
Furthermore, Ubisoft has indicated that it is exploring the possibility of a sale.
“Ubisoft announced today that it has appointed leading advisors to review and pursue various transformational strategic and capitalistic options to extract the best value for stakeholders,” stated Ubisoft in a press release.
Co-founder Yves Guillemot emphasized the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional player experiences and maximizing value creation. The appointment of advisors reflects Ubisoft’s proactive approach in exploring different strategic and capitalistic options to unlock the full value potential of its assets and franchises.