Assassin’s Creed Shadows Delayed to March 20, 2025

Ubisoft has announced a delay for Assassin's Creed Shadows, pushing its release date to March 20th, 2025. This decision, the second delay for the game, prioritizes incorporating player feedback to deliver a superior gaming experience.

A Focus on Enhanced Gameplay

Ubisoft's statement, shared across X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, emphasizes the value of community feedback received since the initial February 14th, 2025 release date announcement. The additional time will allow the team to fully integrate this feedback, aiming for a more ambitious and engaging launch experience.

In a press release, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot reinforced the commitment to creating the most ambitious Assassin's Creed title yet. The extra development month will ensure Shadows lives up to its potential and allows Ubisoft to end the year strongly. The release also noted the appointment of leading advisors to explore strategic and financial options to maximize value for stakeholders, reflecting a broader effort to restructure the company for improved operational efficiency and player experience. This follows a year of less-than-stellar performance for titles such as Star Wars Outlaws and XDefiant.

While the official statement focuses on incorporating player feedback, speculation exists that the delay may also be a strategic response to the crowded February release calendar. High-profile games like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (February 4th), Civilization VII (February 11th), Avowed (February 18th), and Monster Hunter Wilds (February 28th) could have influenced the decision to shift Assassin's Creed Shadows to a less competitive launch window.