The excitement surrounding Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which is slated for release on March 20, has been clouded by some early copies making their way into the hands of eager players. Ubisoft is well aware of this situation and has issued a statement addressing these leaks and their meaning for the game and its community.
In a social media post, Ubisoft confirmed that some players have “accessed Assassin’s Creed Shadows ahead of its official release.” The studio reassured fans that work is still underway to finalize patches to deliver an optimal experience on launch day, emphasizing that any currently circulating footage does not reflect the game’s final quality.
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“The development team is still working on patches to prepare the experience for launch,” they stated. This timely reminder is a gentle nudge for those who have gotten a sneak peek: what you see now may not be how it looks when the game officially launches.
The studio described the leaks as “unfortunate” since they can diminish excitement among players awaiting the game’s release. They’ve also kindly asked anyone with access to refrain from sharing content online to protect those looking forward to discovering everything themselves when the game finally drops.
“We kindly ask you not to spoil the experience for others,” Ubisoft remarked, expressing gratitude towards their community for already taking steps against leaking surprises. Their parting advice? “Stay in the shadows, avoid the spoilers, and watch our channel for more official surprises in the coming weeks!”
This installment in the iconic franchise will launch across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC after enduring several delays from its original fall 2024 window. The journey has clearly seen quite a few bumps along the way.
