Ubisoft Responds to Assassin's Creed Shadows Leak

On February 24th, reports surfaced of an online leak of Assassin's Creed Shadows, with numerous individuals streaming gameplay a month before its official March 20th release.

The GamingLeaksandRumours subreddit highlighted now-deleted social media posts showcasing pre-release physical copies and unauthorized streams on platforms like Twitch.

Ubisoft acknowledged the leak on the Assassin's Creed subreddit, urging players to refrain from spoiling the game for others. They stated that the development team is still working on pre-launch patches and that leaked footage doesn't reflect the final product quality. The company expressed disappointment over the leaks, emphasizing their potential to diminish player excitement. They thanked the community for efforts to prevent spoilers and encouraged players to avoid them until the official release.

This leak adds to Ubisoft's recent challenges. The developer previously apologized for unauthorized use of a historical recreation group's flag and for historical inaccuracies in the game's depiction of Japan. Assassin's Creed Shadows' release date was initially November, then shifted to February 14th, and finally to March 20th. The game's success is crucial for Ubisoft, which has faced underwhelming sales for recent titles and negative investor reactions.