Ubisoft has faced significant financial losses following the delay of Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, its highly anticipated game set in Japan. The delay, pushing the release to 2025, has led to a sharp 20% decline in Ubisoft’s stock. Investors and fans were disappointed by this news, as expectations for the game were high. The delay comes as Ubisoft faces other challenges, including internal investigations concerning the company’s leadership and future strategy. There is also speculation about potential layoffs at the top levels of management due to recent performance issues(
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows was originally scheduled for a 2024 release, with promises of a rich, immersive open-world experience set in feudal Japan. However, Ubisoft has stated that the game needs further polishing to meet quality standards. This decision aligns with the company’s recent efforts to focus on delivering more refined products, even at the cost of delayed launches. Despite the setback, Ubisoft has reassured fans that the game will still arrive on multiple platforms, including Steam. However, this is not the only challenge for Ubisoft, as other projects like Star Wars: Outlaws also underperformed in sales.
These issues have led to concerns over the future direction of Ubisoft, with industry insiders questioning whether the company can recover from its current slump. Fans of the Assassin’s Creed franchise remain hopeful that the extra development time will result in a superior gaming experience once Shadows finally hits the shelves.
SOURCES: (Gamepressure.com)(WorthPlaying).
