Ubisoft Cancels Assassin's Creed Shadows Early Access

Ubisoft's Recent Decisions: Assassin's Creed Shadows and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Ubisoft has made several significant announcements impacting upcoming and recently released titles. The early access release for Assassin's Creed Shadows, initially planned for Collector's Edition purchasers, has been canceled. This follows a delay of the game's official launch to February 14, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

The price of the Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Edition has been reduced from $280 to $230. The contents remain unchanged, including the artbook, steelbook, figurine, and other previously announced items. Unconfirmed reports suggest Ubisoft Quebec is exploring the addition of a co-op mode featuring both antagonists, Naoe and Yasuke.

Insider Gaming reports that the cancellation of early access stems from challenges in maintaining historical accuracy and cultural representation. These same concerns contributed to the game's delay.

Furthermore, Ubisoft has dissolved the development team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, based at Ubisoft Montpellier. Despite positive critical reception, the decision is attributed to the game failing to meet sales expectations.

While Ubisoft hasn't released specific sales figures, the company expressed disappointment with the game's performance. Abdelhak Elguess, senior producer of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, stated that the team is proud of their work and confident in the game's long-term success. The team is now focused on expanding the game's reach to new platforms, including a Mac release planned for this winter. Ubisoft remains committed to future Prince of Persia projects.