Ubisoft Xeets the announcement that it is delaying the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows to March 20th, saying an additional five weeks allows for "an even more ambitious and engaging day one experience." The stealth/action sequel's previous February 14th release date also followed a delay for further refinement and polish. The post also reiterates a willingness to be swayed by what it generously calls "ongoing dialogue between our players and development teams" about the controversial game. Here's word:

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 Coté
on behalf of all teams working on Assassin's Creed Shadows