Ubisoft Has Responded To The Assassin's Creed Shadows Leaks, Stating The Footage Does Not Represent The Final Product

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A month ahead of its release, found its way into the hands of users and Ubisoft wants to caution fans that recently-shared footage of the game doesn't represent the final version. Various controversies have plagued the latest installment in the storied open-world franchise since its reveal, but the recent leak may be the worst incident yet. With players already streaming ​​​​​​online, the developer is forced to conduct damage control as many fans aren't satisfied with the unapproved footage.

Posting to the official Reddit, Ubisoft confirmed that the development team is still working on gameplay patches to "." The message goes on to reassure players that any footage shared online "," lamenting the damage that leaks can have on a product's marketing and the community's excitement. The message concludes with a plea not to spoil for other players, reminding fans that they have less than a month to wait for the game's launch.

While some fans may leap at an opportunity to check out early gameplay of, leaks can indeed have an extremely negative impact on a game's performance. The latest entry in Ubisoft's franchise has been the subject of a great deal of controversy, most notably because of the game's choice of protagonists and the publisher's reputation for releasing unfinished single-player games padded with microtransactions. The reception was so negative Ubisoft ultimately decided to make some major changes and push the game's release back to March 2025, missing its initial 2024 release window.

Whether or not can impress the naysayers and establish itself as the franchise's next step remains to be seen but the leaks certainly won't help the public's perception. Given how frequent Day-One patches have become, it stands to reason that Ubisoft could make some major changes to the game that only take effect at release. Having early versions floating around the internet only harms the developers who have spent years crafting ​​​​​​.

Unfortunately, the success of Ubisoft's