Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Ghost of Yōtei Can Both “Sell Very Well”, Says Ubisoft CEO

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt and a deep love for the action-adventure genre, especially titles set in feudal Japan, I find myself both excited and intrigued by Ubisoft’s decision to delay “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” until next year. Having played countless games in this genre, I can attest that a little extra development time often results in a more polished game experience – something we all appreciate.


Ubisoft has postponed the release of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” to the upcoming year and is eliminating its seasonal model, offering the initial expansion for free instead. This decision raises questions about how the announcement of “Ghost of Yōtei” might influence sales, as both games are action-adventure titles set in Feudal Japan.

In a recent conference call, Yves Guillemot stated, “There’s a great opportunity for top-tier video games to perform exceptionally well, and these two particular titles could do extremely well.” (Paraphrased by AI)

As a dedicated gamer speaking here, I’m thrilled to share that our team is tirelessly working to offer an exceptional gaming experience with our upcoming title, “Assassin’s Creed Shadows.” Our main goal is to ensure this competition delivers a fantastic experience, particularly through the innovative dual protagonist approach. We’re crafting two distinct and harmonious gameplay styles for Yasuke and Naoe, set against the captivating backdrop of feudal Japan. This immersive setting promises to be as enticing as a cherry blossom tree in springtime.

The primary reason for our deliberation [in postponing the game] is ensuring a pristine finish, delivering on our commitment of an exceptional gaming experience.

Since Sony hasn’t announced any titles from its major franchises before April 2025, there will be ample time for Shadows to establish itself in the market without facing intense competition. However, whether this additional development time results in a stronger launch than Star Wars Outlaws is yet to be determined.

The game titled “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” will be available on February 14th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and personal computers. Notably, it signifies Ubisoft games returning to Steam as day one releases. Keep an eye out for further updates in the upcoming months.

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2024-09-25 22:11