Ubisoft is still announcing big changes for the launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Some will lose an advantage they last had with Star Wars Outlaws.
Ubisoft obviously made the right decision by postponing Assassin’s Creed Shadows. In addition to the additional time given to the developers, the publisher announced a series of very well-received measures, such as releasing the game on Steam. A first step that will apply to all of the company’s productions from next February. “The game will mark the return of our new releases on Steam as they launch.” Ubi officially declared. But other upheavals in the distribution model can also be expected with the various editions that were previously announced.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be playable for everyone at the same time
Ubisoft has promised radical changes to remedy the situation, and these will be implemented with the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows February 14, 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The innovations include the complete abandonment of the season pass model that exists in the publisher’s games today. And that has a direct consequence, as for some people the first planned extension is finally being offered. “We will be ending the traditional season pass model. All players will be able to enjoy the game at the same time on February 14th and those who pre-order the game will be offered the first expansion for free. confirmed Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot.
In an FAQ, Assassin’s Creed Shadows announces other big changes ahead of its release, including Cancellation of Early Access in the collector’s edition which could disappoint the most impatient. A decision that logically also applies to early access to the Gold Edition. A practice that was used in Star Wars Outlaws not so long ago. Even if you pay for a more expensive version, it is no longer possible to play AC Shadows in advance. Since the Season Pass was rejected by the publisher, it will not be included in the Collector’s Edition and the price will be adjusted after this choice. The official maximum recommended price is between $279 and $229.
But the benefits of the Assassin’s Creed Shadows collectible will also change. « Further aesthetic changes could be made to the collector’s edition, the statuette, the steelbook, the artbook etc.” reports Insider Gaming. Apparently, these revisions could have a connection with the revelations from Tom Henderson, which suggests that Ubisoft is in the process of reviewing its copy, especially with regard to the historical aspect of the game.
Source: Insider Gaming.
