Ubisoft has a lot riding on the next entry in its Assassin’s Creed franchise, especially since Star Wars Outlaws received such a lukewarm reception at launch. In September 2024, Ubisoft decided to delay Assassin’s Creed Shadows to February 14, 2025, in order to give the team more time to polish and refine the game. It appears that this isn’t going to be enough time, as the game has been delayed again to March 20, 2025. It’s clear that Ubisoft really doesn’t want to drop the ball on Assassin’s Creed Shadows and is striving to launch the best possible game instead of rushing it out the door.
Along with the disappointing launch of Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft recently announced it’s shutting down its live service title, XDefiant, after just a single year. Other recent games, such as Skull and Bones and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, have quickly been forgotten. Considering Assassin’s Creed is the brand’s most popular franchise, it’s no surprise that Ubisoft is willing to delay it multiple times in order to get it right.
You can read the full statement regarding the latest delay below.
Dear players,
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible fans and dedicated teams for your unwavering support since our announcement in September to further refine and polish Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
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.
Accordingly, 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.
We know you’re eager to learn more about Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and we’re excited to share that more updates will be coming your way very soon!
Marc-Alexis Côté
on behalf of all teams working on Assassin’s Creed Shadows
