Heres how the report frames it:

So why was Shadows delayed?

The report also quashes rumours that protagonist Yasuke is getting removed from the game.

Quelle surprise, Yves.

Samurai protagonist Yasuke - one of two playable heroes - in the cinematic trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Ubisoft do seem to be feeling the heat at the moment.

From 2022 to 2024,noted Game Developer, Ubisofts “headcount declined” by 1700 people.

Most recently, theylaid off 45 workers in August.

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Assassins Creed Shadows is set to launch on the 14th of February, 2025.

Young shinobi Naoe making her way through a castle at night in Assassin’s Creed Shadows