Summary

• Assassin's Creed Shadows' release is delayed again, now slated for March 20, 2025.
• The initial February 14, 2025 release date is pushed back five weeks.
• Ubisoft cites the need for further refinement and polish, incorporating fan feedback.

Assassin's Creed Shadows, initially planned for a February 14, 2025 release, has been delayed until March 20, 2025. This five-week postponement follows a previous three-month delay from the game's original November 15, 2024 launch date. Ubisoft explains this latest delay as a commitment to incorporating player feedback to enhance the game's quality.

The first delay, announced in September 2024, shifted the release from November to February. While initially attributed to unspecified reasons cited as being "in the best interest of the game," later reports suggested internal development challenges related to historical and cultural accuracy.

This second delay, however, explicitly focuses on player feedback. Marc-Alexis Coté, the game's vice president executive producer, stated on the official Assassin's Creed website that Ubisoft is dedicated to providing a high-quality experience through ongoing player-developer communication. Both delays share the common goal of allowing additional time to refine and polish the game.

When Will Assassin's Creed Shadows Be Released?

• March 20, 2025

Following the September delay, Ubisoft offered pre-order refunds and free access to the first expansion for future pre-orders to appease disappointed fans. While no similar compensation has been announced for this latest delay, the shorter timeframe might result in less player backlash.

The additional delay might also be connected to Ubisoft's internal investigation into its development practices, launched several months ago. Amidst recent disappointing sales and record losses in 2023, this investigation aims to create a more "player-centric" approach. Delaying Assassin's Creed Shadows to integrate fan feedback could be a direct result of this initiative.