Ubisoft has made the surprising announcement that the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is being pushed back once more, with a new launch date set for March 20, 2025. The reason behind this latest delay is the company’s desire to further “refine and polish” the game. At the same time, the French gaming giant is hinting at the possibility of exploring new options to potentially sell the company.
News broke through Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, who shared details from a statement by Marc-Alexis Coté, the Vice President Executive Producer of the Assassin’s Creed series. “Feedback we’ve been receiving from our community each week has been incredibly valuable,” Coté stated. “While we have made significant progress, an additional few weeks will allow us to integrate this feedback and ensure a more captivating and ambitious experience right from day one.”
In alignment with this, Coté confirmed that fans can now expect the game to hit the shelves on March 20, 2025. “Our commitment remains to deliver a high-quality, immersive experience, supported by continual interaction between our players and the development teams,” he added.
Meanwhile, Ubisoft has already begun implementing some major shifts in its business operations as part of what it describes as a “Strategic update.” This effort seeks to maintain the company’s value through “significant cost reductions and a highly selective approach to investments,” which recently led to the cancellation of XDefiant and the closure of several studios.
This delay in the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is tied to Ubisoft’s intensified focus on quality. An additional month has been added to the development timeline to make adjustments based on the player feedback received thus far. Alongside these developments, there are hints that Ubisoft might be considering the prospect of selling the company.
In their official press release, Ubisoft revealed that they have engaged leading advisors to explore an array of strategic and financial options aimed at optimizing asset value for stakeholders. Yves Guillemot, Ubisoft’s co-founder, shared, “We’ve taken decisive steps to reshape our Group to provide top-notch player experiences, boost operational efficiency, and maximize value creation. Our advisors are actively examining strategic options to realize the full value potential of our assets. There are several promising paths to gain value from Ubisoft’s assets and franchises.”
