Assassin's Creed Shadows Director Explains Delay for Parkour Polish

Ubisoft has officially announced a delay for their highly anticipated title, Assassin's Creed Shadows, pushing its release date to March 20, 2025. This most recent delay of one month focuses primarily on refining the parkour mechanics. Game director Charles Benoit noted that the unique complexities of Feudal Japan's architecture, particularly its intricate roofs, required additional attention. While some changes to progression and balancing were made, the main aim is to enhance the fluidity of the parkour system to meet player expectations. Ubisoft believes that this additional development time will ensure a more engaging gameplay experience.

The delay is mainly due to the need to polish the parkour system and address feedback regarding the game's progression and balancing, particularly in relation to the intricate architecture of Feudal Japan.

Assassin's Creed Shadows is a new installment in the long-running Assassin's Creed franchise, known for its rich historical settings and engaging gameplay. This game marks a shift to Feudal Japan, a much-requested setting by fans of the series, which aims to bring a unique perspective and gameplay mechanics associated with Japanese architecture and culture. With the addition of Assassin's Creed: Infinity, the game promises to expand the franchise's narrative universe and offer new gameplay experiences.