Ubisoft is making some big, last-minute changes. The next game in the Assassin’s Creed franchise has been pushed into next year, according to a statement the company published Wednesday, due in part to the lower-than-expected performance of Star Wars Outlaws.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which is set in feudal Japan and has two playable protagonists, has been delayed from November 15, 2024, to February 14, 2025, to give the developers more time to “polish and refine the experience.” “We understand this decision will come as disappointing news, especially to those who’ve been waiting patiently for an Assassin’s Creed game inspired by Feudal Japan, but we sincerely believe this is in the best interest of the game, and ultimately your experience as a player,” franchise executive producer Marc-Alexis Côté said in a statement published on X (formerly Twitter).
Related All Nix Treasure locations in Star Wars Outlaws One small Star Wars Outlaws moment gets autism representation right All Experts in Star Wars Outlaws and where to find them Publisher Ubisoft simultaneously released a statement to its investors announcing the news, adding thatthe release of the open-world Star Wars Outlaws, which earned less than expected, resulted in Ubisoft having to make some changes. “While the game is feature complete, the learnings from the Star Wars Outlaws release led us to provide additional time to further polish the title.
This will enable the biggest entry in the franchise to fully deliver on its ambition, notably by fulfilling the promise of our dual protagonist adventure,” it read.
Based on this, along with player feedback, Ubisoft is also removing the season pass model, which has been in place for a number of recent releases, including Star Wars Outlaws.