Assassin’s Creed Shadows release date and details

The official Assassin’s Creed account on social media revealed a new launch date for the franchise's next installment. The original release date had been set for November 15, 2024. Read on for the new Assassin's Creed Shadows release date and more.

The Assassin's Creed Shadows release date is February 14, 2025. According to an official announcement, the team behind the game needs more time to polish and refine some key features.

"As such, we've made the decision to postpone the release date to February 14, 2025," the post stated.

Pre-ordered copies of the game are getting refunded as well. Meanwhile "all future preorders will be granted the first expansion for free."

Here is the first trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. It premiered on May 15, 2024 at 9 a.m. PT, giving folks a first look at the game.

Assassin's Creed Shadows showcases feudal Japan. According to Ubisoft, players can expect castle towns, ports, shrines, and more. Folks can also expect changing seasons, reactive environments, and unpredictable weather.

In terms of the protagonist, players can decide between Naoe and Yasuke. While Naoe is a shinobi assassin who seeks revenge, Yasuke is a samurai who wants to confront his past demons.

Players can expect the game to be on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The official Ubisoft website also mentioned Amazon Luna, iPad, Macs with Apple silicon via the Mac App Store, plus the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store.

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