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Summary published at 9/26/2024

🎮 Assassin's Creed Shadows has been delayed to February 14, 2025. This decision aims to polish and refine the game, ensuring a better experience for players.

🗓️ The delay coincides with Valentine's Day and Black History Month, but the developers emphasize that this is purely coincidental.

🌍 The game will feature a rich experience set in feudal Japan, with two unique protagonists and enhanced parkour and stealth mechanics.

💰 Pre-orders will be refunded, and all future pre-orders will include the first expansion for free. The developers believe this delay is in the best interest of the game and its players.

📉 Ubisoft's stock has significantly dropped, and the company is facing internal struggles, including underperformance of recent titles like Star Wars Outlaws.

🔍 An internal memo revealed that the company is launching an investigation into its struggles, acknowledging the need for greater efficiency and a player-centric approach.

🛠️ The development team is working on fixing issues related to save mechanics, stealth, and NPC AI to improve player experience.

📅 The game will be available on multiple platforms, including Steam, at launch, marking a significant change for Ubisoft.

🚫 The company is also rethinking its season pass model for upcoming games, recognizing that it may not be suitable for single-player experiences.

📈 Ubisoft aims to improve its execution and focus on delivering high-quality games, but concerns about its leadership and production practices remain.

🤔 The future of Ubisoft and its games, including Assassin's Creed Shadows, is uncertain, but the company is committed to learning from its setbacks.

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