Despite the chaos surrounding the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed Shadows, there is not all bad news. On the contrary, several interesting pieces of information have been revealed.
Ubisoft has made major announcements regarding Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The next installment of the famous saga will not be released in November as planned. We know that. In addition to this postponement, a major change concerning the Season Pass has been revealed. Here is everything you need to know about these new features.
Plans change for Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The first news that shook the fans was the postponement of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Originally expected in November 2024, the game will finally be released on February 14, 2025. Ubisoft decided to push back the release to polish the game. Three additional months to ensure that the experience lives up to expectations.
But the other big announcement is the disappearance of the traditional Season Pass. Usually, this pass allowed access to bonus quests and expansions after the game’s release. For Assassin’s Creed ShadowsUbisoft is changing the game. The game’s content will be available to all players from launch, even without purchasing a Season Pass.
This doesn’t mean the Season Pass is going away completely. It will still be available for those who want to access additional content, such as future expansions. However, the core of the game will be complete upon release. A change that could please players tired of having to pay even more to enjoy all the content from the start.
What does this mean for players?
In concrete terms, this means that all players will have access to the full game from day one, without feeling like they’re missing out on any content. For those who pre-order the game, they’ll even have access to the first expansion for free once it’s available, without the need for a Season Pass.
This new approach seems to address the frequent criticism of games sold “in pieces” with important content behind a paywall. Ubisoft seems here to want to offer a more transparent experience accessible to all from the release of the game.
More good news for PC gamers: Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be available on Steam on launch day. In the past, Ubisoft has favored its own platforms, such as Uplay and the Epic Games Store. This return to Steam on day one is a strong sign for players attached to this platform.
Source : Ubisoft
