Ubisoft Cancels Shadow's Early Access

Ubisoft Announces Changes to Assassin's Creed Shadows and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Ubisoft has made several significant announcements impacting the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows and the future of its Prince of Persia franchise. Early access for Assassin's Creed Shadows, previously offered with the Collector's Edition, has been cancelled. This decision, coupled with a delay of the game's launch to February 14th, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, follows reports of challenges maintaining historical accuracy and cultural representation. The Collector's Edition price has also been reduced from $280 to $230. While unconfirmed, rumors suggest a potential co-op mode featuring both antagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, may be in development.

Furthermore, Ubisoft has dissolved the development team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, citing unmet sales expectations despite positive critical reception. While sales figures remain undisclosed, the company acknowledged disappointment with the game's performance. Senior producer Abdelhak Elguess emphasized the team's pride in their work and confirmed the game's post-launch content roadmap is complete, with future plans focused on expanding platform availability, including a Mac release this winter. Ubisoft remains committed to the Prince of Persia franchise, hinting at future installments.

These announcements reflect Ubisoft's ongoing efforts to navigate challenges within its game development and publishing strategy.