Assassin’s Creed Shadows was leaked a month before the release date. Ubisoft made an official statement about the situation.
Ubisoft’s new game Assassin’s Creed ShadowsPlanning to be released on March 20, 2025, unexpectedly leaked physical copies and some players began to play the game. Moreover, the gameplay images shared on social media spread rapidly. Ubisoft, said in a statement after this situation, the game has not yet completed and leaked images did not reflect the final version, he said.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows description from Ubisoft
Ubisoft said in a statement about the leak, “Assassin’s Creed Shadows has noticed that some players were reached before the release date. Our development team continues to work to perfect the experience until the launch of the game. The shared images do not represent the final quality of the game ”.
– Assassin’s Creed (@asassinscreed) February 24, 2025
The publisher asked fans to show sensitivity to leaks and said, “Leaks may be sad and can reduce the excitement of the players. Please do not degrade this experience for others and share content containing spoilers ”.
Assassin’s Creed remains unclear how the physical copies of Shadows are distributed or leaked. Early access of the game can affect Ubisoft’s pre -launch plans, and leaked content can shape players’ expectations for story or gameplay.
Ubisoft said that they will make the most of the time up to the exit of the game in this process. However, possible damages caused by early access leaks may affect the sales performance and overall perception of the game. Assassin’s Creed Shadows will officially be released on March 20, 2025 for PlayStation 5 and other platforms. Ubisoft underlines that the game will reach the players “best”.