Assassin's Creed Shadows Early Access Cancelled Amongst Other Moves at Ubisoft

Ubisoft Announces Changes to Assassin's Creed Shadows and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Ubisoft has made several significant announcements impacting the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows and the future of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. The early access period for Assassin's Creed Shadows, previously offered with the Collector's Edition, has been canceled.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Updates:

• Early Access Cancellation: The early access period for the Collector's Edition has been scrapped. The game will now launch simultaneously for all players on February 14, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
• Collector's Edition Price Reduction: The price of the Collector's Edition has been reduced from $280 to $230. It will still include the artbook, steelbook, figurine, and other previously announced items.
• No Season Pass: Ubisoft has confirmed there will be no season pass for Assassin's Creed Shadows.
• Potential Co-op Mode: 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 is due to challenges in maintaining historical accuracy and cultural representation, contributing to the delay of the game's release.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Team Disbanded:

Ubisoft has dissolved the development team at Ubisoft Montpellier responsible for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Despite positive critical reception, the decision was reportedly made due to the game failing to meet sales expectations.

While Ubisoft hasn't released specific sales figures, they've acknowledged disappointment with the game's performance. Abdelhak Elguess, senior producer, expressed pride in the team's work and confirmed the game's post-launch roadmap is complete, with plans to expand availability to Mac platforms this winter. He also stated that team members have transitioned to other projects within Ubisoft. Ubisoft remains committed to the Prince of Persia franchise and future installments.