Ubisoft has acknowledged that some copies of Assassin's Creed Shadows have broken the street date ahead of launch and called the leaks “unfortunate”.
The publisher has warned that the leaked gameplay clips seen on social media platforms do not represent the final game and is taking steps to prevent the spread of spoilers.
The company's update comes after several physical copies of Assassin's Creed Shadows were reportedly sold ahead of its March 20 launch, leading to leaked details and gameplay footage from the game. “We are aware players have accessed Assassin's Creed Shadows ahead of its official release,” Ubisoft said in a statement posted on social media channels on Tuesday. “The development team is still working on patches to prepare the experience for launch and any footage shared online does not represent the final quality of the game. “Leaks are unfortunate and can diminish the excitement for players.
We kindly ask you not to spoil the experience for others. Thank you to our community for already taking steps to protect everyone from spoilers,” the company added.
Ubisoft also said it was readying more “official surprises” in the coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/Ignd2JZVpS Assassin's Creed Shadows leaked online over the weekend, with reports claiming some users were able to buy physical copies of the game early on Facebook Marketplace.