Ubisoft confidently reports strong preorder numbers for Assassin's Creed Shadows despite setbacks. Their latest financial report reveals preorders are on par with Assassin's Creed Odyssey, the franchise's second best-selling title.
CEO Yves Guillemot emphasizes the company's focus on the March 20th launch, highlighting positive early previews praising the narrative, immersive experience, and dual protagonist gameplay. He commends the development team's dedication to delivering the franchise's most ambitious installment.
Initially slated for a November release, Assassin's Creed Shadows faced two delays, landing finally on March 20th. High expectations surround the game, not only as the long-awaited Japan-set entry and the first full Assassin's Creed title since 2020, but also as a crucial release for Ubisoft following recent underperforming titles and investor concerns.
The promotional period has been challenging, with the development team issuing apologies for historical inaccuracies in the game's depiction of Japan and unauthorized use of a historical recreation group's flag. Further controversy arose from the removal of a "insensitive" collectible statue by PureArts. These issues, coupled with the delays, have understandably fueled fan impatience.
