#Ubisoft delay

Ubisoft has announced another delay for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the highly anticipated RPG set in feudal Japan. This marks the second delay for the title, which was first moved from a winter 2024 release. Ubisoft says the decision allows the development team to "fully deliver on its potential" while addressing feedback from players. The delay follows Ubisoft’s internal “strategic and execution reviews,” which aim to address the company’s recent struggles with underperforming games. For Ubisoft, Assassin’s Creed Shadows represents a critical release. Ubisoft is clearly banking on Shadows to succeed, especially given its ambitious premise and its position as the first Assassin’s Creed game set in feudal Japan. However, the growing sense of urgency surrounding Ubisoft’s lineup has placed added pressure on the game’s development team. While Ubisoft hasn’t officially cited the packed schedule as a reason for the delay, many observers believe it played a role in the decision to move the release to March. Read more in our articles including "Assassin’s Creed Shadows Delayed Again, Now Set for March 2025 Release" and "Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and other Ubisoft games delayed".