Ubisoft has announced a delay for its highly anticipated feudal Japan-based action platformer, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, pushing the release date to February 14, 2025. The delay is attributed to the need for further polish and refinement, although recent controversy surrounding the game has fueled speculation. Ubisoft has also made a significant change to the game’s content distribution model, offering the first expansion free to pre-order customers.
Ubisoft has made significant last-minute changes to its upcoming releases, including delaying Assassin’s Creed Shadows to February 2025 and removing the season pass model. These decisions come after the underwhelming performance of Star Wars Outlaws, prompting Ubisoft to review its approach to game development and player engagement.
The upcoming Soulslike game, Enotria: The Last Song, has faced a significant setback with its Xbox release being indefinitely delayed due to challenges encountered with Microsoft’s platform. The developers, Jyamma Games, have expressed frustration with the lack of responsiveness from Microsoft, alleging that the company has taken months to respond to their inquiries. This delay comes amidst other instances of Xbox releases facing delays and platform exclusivity issues, raising questions about Microsoft’s current release strategy.
Obsidian’s highly anticipated RPG, Avowed, has been delayed to February 18, 2025, due to a packed release schedule for Xbox. The delay allows the game to stand out and ensures a successful launch amidst a plethora of other games releasing this year and next.
Obsidian Entertainment’s RPG ‘Avowed’ has been pushed back to February 18, 2025, to avoid a crowded release schedule for Xbox. The delay allows for further development and ensures the game doesn’t get overshadowed by other big releases like ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ and ‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.’
The highly anticipated survival game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been delayed once again, pushing its release date to November 20th. Developer GSC Game World cited the need to address remaining bugs and ensure the game meets the high standards fans expect. Despite the delay, the developers are offering fans a glimpse into the game’s world with a developer deep dive on August 12th, featuring new footage, a quest walkthrough, and interviews. The game’s development has faced numerous challenges, including the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which forced the team to relocate to Prague. Despite the hurdles, early previews suggest the game will be worth the wait, offering a tense and immersive survival experience.
11 bit Studios has announced a delay for the highly anticipated city-builder Frostpunk 2, pushing its release date from July 25th to September 20th. The decision was made after analyzing feedback from the beta, which, despite receiving an average rating of 8 out of 10, highlighted areas for improvement. The developer plans to incorporate these suggestions, focusing on gameplay mechanics, user interface enhancements, and a new feature called ‘Zoom Stories’.
