Key Points:
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Original Release Date:
- Initial Date: November 15, 2024
- New Date: February 14, 2025
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Reason for Delay:
- Ambitious Nature of the Game: Ubisoft needs more time to polish and refine the experience.
- Learnings from Previous Release: Ubisoft is citing issues from the Star Wars Outlaws release as a factor in the delay.
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Game Details:
- Setting: Takes place in Japan, featuring a shinobi assassin and a legendary samurai.
- Dual-Character Approach: Players can switch between stealth and combat missions.
- Season Pass Model: The game will not follow the usual season pass model for downloadable content.
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Preorder Refunds and Free Expansions:
- Preorders with seasonal passes pre-paid will be refunded.
- Future preorders will include the first expansion for the game for free.
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Current Status on Mac App Store:
- The game is still listed on the Mac App Store with an expected release date of November 15, 2024, but at the time of the delay announcement, it is still listed as arriving in February 2025.
- The price remains at $69.99.
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Additional Notes:
- The Mac release is not being delayed separately; the entire game is being delayed across all platforms.
- Ubisoft is maintaining the commitment to releasing the game on the Mac App Store at the same time as other platforms.
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Conclusion:
Ubisoft has decided to delay the release of ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ to February 14, 2025, due to the game’s ambitious nature and lessons learned from previous releases. The delay affects all platforms, including the Mac App Store. Preorders with seasonal passes pre-paid will be refunded, and future preorders will include the first expansion for free.
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