Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Coming Soon to Switch 2: Release Date Revealed

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It’s almost certain that *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* will be released on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, and it might be available sooner than many expected. According to Dealabs, a French publication, Ubisoft plans to launch the open-world game on December 5, 2025, for approximately $60.

Okay, so Ubisoft hasn’t said anything *official* yet, but I’m seeing reports everywhere that they’re planning an announcement really soon – like, within the next few weeks! I’m so excited, and it seems like it’s finally happening!

French Retailer Listing Confirms the Port

Talk about *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* potentially coming to the Switch 2 started back in April. The strongest evidence so far came from a French retailer called Auchan. They accidentally posted the game’s official box art and confirmed the Switch 2 version will be released as a Game-Key Card.

This means the physical copy of the game won’t have everything on the game cartridge itself. Instead, you’ll get a code in the box to download the full game – a practice that’s becoming more common and is often debated by players.

A Divisive Format for Physical Fans

More and more big games on Nintendo consoles are being sold with ‘Game-Key Cards.’ Some people like this because it’s a mix of having a physical copy and the convenience of digital games. However, others feel it’s pointless to buy a physical package if you still have to download the game before you can play it.

Nintendo recently asked its players what they thought about getting games digitally versus buying physical copies on the upcoming Switch 2. Game creators are now starting to share why more people are leaning towards digital options.

A developer at Ubisoft explained that Game-Key Cards are used primarily because the Switch 2 can access data stored in its internal memory much faster than it can from physical game cartridges. The director of *Final Fantasy VII Remake*, Naoki Hamaguchi, also noted that this method can help games run more smoothly and reliably.

A Major Ubisoft Title Coming to Switch 2

Assassin’s Creed Shadows, released earlier this year for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, has received very positive reviews, including an 8/10 score from IGN. The game is set in Feudal Japan and allows players to experience the world as either a samurai or a shinobi, each with their own distinct fighting and stealth abilities.

The Switch 2 version runs better and loads quicker thanks to the console’s upgraded technology, letting players enjoy Ubisoft’s expansive open-world game on the go for the very first time.

Release Date and Preorders

The newest reports indicate that *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 5, 2025. Preorders will likely become available from retailers in early November, with a price of approximately $60.

If confirmed, releasing *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on the Switch 2 would be a huge event, potentially making it one of the biggest third-party game launches for the new console! It would also allow Nintendo players to experience what’s shaping up to be one of Ubisoft’s most expansive and detailed *Assassin’s Creed* games so far.

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2025-10-15 16:36