Followers of Ubisoft’s anticipated title, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, have been met with yet another underwhelming announcement. Just a month after the initial delay in the game’s expected delivery till 2025, Ubisoft has recently disclosed the negation of early access, collector’s edition, and their well-liked season pass model. This was another setback for enthusiastic gamers eagerly looking forward to this release.
The release for Assassin’s Creed Shadows was initially November 2024, but it’s been now rescheduled to be released in February 2025. Ubisoft confirmed this delay in September, referring to the subpar outcomes from its other latest release, Star Wars Outlaws and the financial turnover below their expectations for the recent quarter. Consequently, they have decided to go back to the drawing board and refine the game, with the intent of delivering a superior quality product.
Denial of Early Access and Season Passes
In a Q&A meet-up on Discord, Ubisoft announced that there would be no early access or collector’s edition for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. They stated that some complications related to historical correctness and cultural depiction influenced this decision. This led to a cut-down of the collector’s edition price from $280 to $230. For a lot of followers, this declaration is just adding insult to injury given the current delays on the game’s release.
Ubisoft breaking away from its traditional season pass scheme was a shocking update for many. Over the years, these season passes would provide players with added contents post-launch. However, Ubisoft has now plans to make the complete game entitlement available to all players in one full swoop, devoid of any additional charged content. Even though this action could make gaming more equitable among fanatics, lack of season passes has received varied response from the gaming fraternity.
Co-op Mode to Bring New Gameplay
On a positive note, Ubisoft Quebec is working on introducing a co-op mode to Assassin’s Creed Shadows, allowing two players to team up as the game’s dual protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke. This new feature offers fans something to look forward to, especially as it will enhance the immersive experience of exploring the game’s rich historical setting.
While the latest updates have left fans disheartened, Ubisoft’s focus on improving the game before its 2025 release might pay off. The upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows has the potential to set new standards for historical accuracy and gameplay, but for now, fans will have to wait just a little longer.
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