Ghost of Yotei is bad news for Assassin’s Creed Shadows new release date

Assassin’s Creed ShadowsAnd Ghost of Yotei Both releasing in 2025 could be bad news for the latter Assassin’s Creed Game. Ubisoft is one of the biggest video game publishers out there, and it has managed to earn this reputation thanks to being absurdly successful. Assassin’s Creed Games. For years, fans could rely on a new one AC Game every year and then Ubisoft started taking a couple of years between games to focus on quality. Now, the series is expected to return after a four-year gap between main entries (2023’s Mirage was a smaller scale title).

For over a decade, fans have been asking Ubisoft to take over Assassin’s Creed To Japan. The idea of ​​playing a ninja or samurai was compelling for a series that jumps through history to explore different cultures. In 2022, it was confirmed that Ubisoft will finally give fans what they have been asking for, but ironically, it may be a little too late.

AC Shadows’ 2025 delay puts it against the ghost of Yotei

The new release date of AC Shadows is February 14, 2025

Ubisoft is planning to release Assassin’s Creed Shadows In November 2024 and had planned to have a presence at Tokyo Game Show, but suddenly appeared just days before the event. It is announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows Would get a last minute delay to February 14, 2025 To allow more time to polish the game and make it the best game it can be. Ubisoft noted in a financial report that part of the reason for the delay was due to the response to Star Wars OutlawsA game that got mixed reviews due to bugs and underwhelming gameplay.

Although this is a completely reasonable and respectable thing for Ubisoft to do, the publisher had the misfortune to make this announcement less than 24 hours after Ghost of Yotei was announced. Of course, the delay was almost certainly planned before the news was made public and would have been impossible for Ubisoft to account for. Announcement of Ghost of Yotei Surprised state of play viewers And really shocked fans when it was confirmed to be released in 2025. Naturally, it’s fair to assume that surprised Ubisoft too, but probably not in a fun way.

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot told investors after the delay that he wasn’t necessarily worried about Ghost of Yotei As he believes there is enough room for both games to do well. Instead, he noted that Ubisoft’s focus is on ensuring that Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is the goal as a solid experience for fans.

Ghost of Yotei puts a lot of pressure on Assassin’s Creed

Ghost of Yotei could put AC Shadows to shame

Unfortunately for Ubisoft, Ghost of Yotei is Sumeri’s second attempt at making a Sumeri game and the studio’s first attempt was a hit. Spirit of Tsushima And its DLC was a massive hit and was praised up and down for its satisfying, violent combat that embraces both direct action and stealth combat. On top of that, it has an expansive open world with lots of checklist-type side activities that keep players engaged long after they finish the story.

In short, Sucker Punch made a superb Ubisoft-style game with Spirit of TsushimaPossibly inadvertently showing Ubisoft it could do an Assassin’s Creed Play better than the creators. This means Assassin’s Creed Shadows You can’t call it that when it comes to creating an action game set in feudal Japan. The bar has been set and Ubisoft must at least match it.

unfortunately, Ghost of Yotei Will have the opportunity to learn from Ghost of Tsushima, Improve it, and probably even take some smaller lessons from Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This is important because Ubisoft cannot afford to be outdone in any significant way right now. The studio is experiencing a tumultuous time as investors seek to take over the company and make sweeping changes.

Ubisoft is hoping to protect its board of directors and win big with Assassin’s Creed Shadows And although it will probably sell well, if it can’t stand toe to toe Ghost of YoteiThe board may be displayed. They need to see value and That value will be lost if another studio is doing what Ubisoft is doing, but better. It would be bad optics if Ghost of Yotei Was recognized with awards later in the year, however Assassin’s Creed Shadows is completely gone.

AC Shadows has several advantages over Ghost of Yotei

Assassin’s Creed Shadows can still find success

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Has several advantages starting with the fact that it releases at the beginning of 2025. Ghost of Yotei Has no release date, but it will likely be released in the second half of the year. If it copies Spirit of Tsushimas release window, which will put it in the summer and allow PlayStation to push Dead Stranding 2: On the Beach Like its big fall release next year.

By releasing first and probably almost half a year earlier Ghost of YoteiIt ensures Assassin’s Creed Shadows Has time to sell many copies as long as the game is not burdened with a disappointing launch. On top of that, Ubisoft will be releasing Assassin’s Creed Shadows On Xbox and PC, two platforms Ghost of Yotei Won’t be on in 2025. Xbox seems to have landed some sort of marketing deal with Shadows As well, that will also give Xbox a way to compete directly with PlayStation in some way.

Those craving a game like Ghost of Yotei On these platforms will probably turn to Shadows To get their samurai fix. Hopefully, it’s not a huge disparity and fans won’t feel like they’re getting the great value version of Ghost of Yotei. Ubisoft has also confirmed that Shadows Will get some expansions. While gamers will likely have moved on from Assassin’s Creed to the time Ghost of Yotei Releases, a strategic game can be made here.

Ubisoft may release the first Assassin’s Creed Shadows Soon after or even just before Ghost of Yotei To try and maintain some relationship. It would keep the game in the minds of players and, if Ubisoft’s efforts are strong enough, it could make a compelling case for it being the stronger game. Now, it’s too soon to tell how exactly this will shake out, but this is a big and important moment for Ubisoft. Assassin’s Creed Shadows Cannot be overshadowed by Ghost of YoteIOr it could be devastating for the publisher.

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In the Sengoku period of Japan, two distinct protagonists – Naoe, a shinobi, and Yasuke, a historical African samurai – must navigate political intrigue and violent clashes between the Assassins and Templars. Players can switch between stealth, shadow-based gameplay with Naoe and Yasuke’s direct combat approach, exploring the duality of their missions in a beautifully rendered open world.

Systems

Franchise

Assassin’s Creed

Released

February 14, 2025

developer(s)

Ubisoft Quebec

motor

Anvil next

ESRB

Mature 17+ // Blood and gore, intense violence, language