Thu Sep 26 14:16:00 UTC 2024: ## Ubisoft Delays Assassin’s Creed Shadows Following Disappointing Star Wars Outlaws Launch

**Paris, France –** Ubisoft has announced a significant delay for its upcoming title, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, pushing the release date back to February 14, 2025. The decision comes in the wake of the underwhelming reception and sales of *Star Wars Outlaws*, the company’s recent open-world Star Wars adventure.

In a statement to investors, Ubisoft cited the “learnings” from *Star Wars Outlaws* as the driving force behind the postponement. While *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is reportedly “feature complete,” the company plans to use the additional time to polish and refine the game, particularly focusing on its dual protagonist adventure with Naoe and Yasuke, who offer contrasting gameplay styles.

The delay marks a major shift for Ubisoft, which had initially planned to release *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on November 12. This late postponement comes after the company acknowledged a “softer than expected launch” for *Star Wars Outlaws*, which received mixed reviews from critics and players.

The investor note also revealed a positive development for PC gamers: *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* will be available on all platforms, including Steam, on day one. This marks a return to Steam for Ubisoft, which has released most of its recent titles exclusively on the Epic Games Store. The company’s decision to make *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* a day-one release on Steam, along with all future Ubisoft games, indicates a shift in strategy for the French publisher.

Fans of the Assassin’s Creed franchise will now have to wait longer than expected for the latest installment, but the delay could potentially lead to a more polished and refined experience.

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