Ubisoft, Shadows and Assassin's Creed

It looks like Ubisoft's finally had it with the Assassin's Creed Shadows outrage mill: 'When we self-censor in the face of threats, we hand over our power'
"The current climate is tough on our creative teams. They face lies, half truths and personal attacks online."
Ubisoft Shoots Down Rumor ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Could Be Further Delayed as It Explores Sale of ‘Non-Core Assets’
Ubisoft leadership quelled concerns Wednesday that "Assassin's Creed Shadows" might once again be pushed on the release calendar.
Ubisoft Reassures The Public That Assassin’s Creed Shadows Won’t Be Delayed Again
Assassin’s Creed Shadows faced a firestorm of controversy for various reasons. They recently announced plans to delay the game from its November 15, 2024 release date to February 14, 2025. They also dropped the season pass from the title, with players who pre-ordered getting to play the first expansion free.
Ubisoft boss says it knows players think it has an 'inconsistency in quality,' so it delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows to flip that script
So, to boil it down, it sounds like Côté is saying Shadows was in a good but not great spot for a November release—at least in Ubisoft's estimation—and that the game has been delayed to give it a chance to reach that next level of quality before it gets into players' hands.
Assassin's Creed Shadows delay necessary to change "narrative" of Ubisoft's "inconsistency in quality"
Assassin's Creed boss Marc-Alexis Coté has discussed the recent shock decision to delay the launch of Assassin's Creed
Assassin's Creed boss admits the series grew "more predictable" after the third game, but says Shadows can change the "perceived inconsistency in quality" at Ubisoft
The Assassin's Creed franchise's boss has admitted that the series' "modern storyline struggled to find its footing" after the third game, but Ubisoft will take a "new direction" with it in Assassin's Creed Shadows - a game which could also let the studio overcome criticisms about the quality of its releases.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows delayed to disprove Ubisoft’s ‘perceived inconsistency in quality’
Assassin's Creed Shadows' lead Marc-Alexis Cote has explained the game was delayed to ensure the Ubisoft could beat its "perceived inconsistency in quality" after some of the studio's recent releases disappointed.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows takes a modern day shift
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Begin a New Modern Day Story After the Series' Post-Desmond Blues
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Assassin's Creed boss confirms when the series will take a new direction
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Introduce A New Direction For Its Modern-Day Story
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Boss Sheds More Light on Release Date Delay
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Set To Push The Series’ Modern-Day Story In A New Direction
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Poor Star Wars: Outlaws Sales Leave Ubisoft at Disadvantage. Assassin's Creed: Shadows is Expected to Come to the Rescue
Outlaws, Ubisoft is in a big hole, but hopes to bounce back with Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Many layoffs are also helping the ...