The publisher is Ubisoft and the developer is Ubisoft Quebec was delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows from the previously planned November 15, 2024 release date to February 14, 2025. It will be available for PC via PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Steam, Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store, App Store and Mac via Luna. The Steam version has just been announced and will “mark the return of our new releases on Steam 1,” according to Ubisoft.
Here's Ubisoft's full message regarding the delay:
Dear players,
Assassin's Creed Shadows is a dream project for us; finally bringing the series to Feudal Japan with many features designed with our community in mind, such as parkour or the renewed stealth brought by new technology, all set in a beautiful and immersive world. It's an ambitious addition to the franchise, a rich experience that can be lived through the eyes of two unique heroes – but we understand that we need more time to polish and refine the experience, taking some of our core features even further.
So we decided to postpone the release date to February 14, 2025. The game will initially be released on a wide range of platforms, including Steam. In addition, pre-orders will be refunded and all future pre-orders will receive the first expansion for free.
We understand that this decision will be disappointing news, especially for those who have been waiting patiently Assassin's Creed the game is inspired by Feudal Japan, but we sincerely believe that this is in the best interests of the game and ultimately your experience as a player.
Rest assured, we can't wait for you to embark on an unforgettable adventure with Naoe and Yasuke. Until then, we thank you for your continued support.
—Marc-Alexis Cote, on behalf of all the teams working on it Assassin's Creed Shadows