Assassin's Creed Shadows' release is shifted 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 rescheduled to March 20th, 2025. Ubisoft cited the need to integrate community feedback for a superior, immersive experience. This marks the second delay; the initial 2024 release was postponed to February 14th, 2025, and now further to March.

Ubisoft's official announcement on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook explains that valuable player feedback informed the decision. While significant progress has been made, an extra few weeks are deemed necessary to fully implement this feedback and deliver 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 time aims to fully leverage player feedback gathered over the past three months, maximizing the game's potential and concluding the year strongly.

The press release also revealed Ubisoft's appointment of advisors to explore strategic and financial options for maximizing stakeholder value. This restructuring aims to improve player experiences, operational efficiency, and overall 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 release schedule. High-profile titles such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Civilization VII, Avowed, and Monster Hunter Wilds are all launching in February, potentially influencing Ubisoft's decision to shift the release date for increased visibility.