- Ubisoft delays Assassin’s Creed Shadows to polish the game further
- Feedback from players drives improvements for a smoother launch
- Fans show mixed reactions, with many supporting the decision
While the Assassin’s Creed Shadows was set to release on February 14, 2025, to March 20, 2025, Ubisoft just announced another delay, leaving fans with mixed reactions. However, the company has presented reasons behind this move.
The Latest Delay: Listening to Fans
Initially, it was marked to launch in November 2024 but postponed to this year’s February; now, the community is witnessing a second delay. Although it may seem frustrating, the developer company has mentioned that this will allow them to deliver a more polished version of the game. Ubisoft shared a detailed post on X,
“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.”
Unlike the first delay, which was tied to development challenges, this new postponement is all about player feedback. The company aims to incorporate the suggestions they have received from the community to shape the game into something players are looking forward to. They said:
“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.”
Aiming to Prevent Past Mistakes
Furthermore, Ubisoft wants to ensure the smooth launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, unlike the previous installment that faced backlash due to bugs and technical issues, resulting in lower sales.
Despite this change of plan disappointing some fans others showed support and understanding towards it. This is what X users had to say in reply to the tweet:
“Take the time you need we will be ready to play when you are ready! Im still hyped for AC Shadows”
“Take as much time as needed. We want a good game to come out, not a rushed one.
Ubisoft is extensively working and committed to improving its approach to game development. The company has been going through a downfall, and the prosperous release of this installment might have the.
Considering this, it is crucial time for developers to put in all their efforts to regain player trust and meet the fans’ expectations.
