Ubisoft has confirmed that copies of Assassin’s Creed Shadows were leaked nearly a month before its scheduled release date. The publisher is now taking down footage and gameplay shared online, as they continue to work on patches to prepare the experience for launch.
The development team acknowledges that the leaked footage does not represent the game’s final quality and assures fans that they will use every last moment polishing Shadows to a brilliant sheen. Ubisoft implores fans not to spoil the experience for others, asking them not to share any spoilers.
The question remains how this leak occurred with physical copies being shipped out in advance of the official release date. Some speculate that these copies were created around the original launch date and may have been intended as a day one patch.
While some damage has already been done, Ubisoft is taking steps to mitigate the impact on sales. The company’s response highlights the challenges faced by game developers in maintaining secrecy before a major release.
Some commenters propose potential solutions for preventing leaks in the future, including implementing checks on physical copies and updating consoles with ‘banned’ or ‘safe’ lists. However, these ideas remain speculative at this point.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining secrecy before a major game release. As Ubisoft continues to work on patches and improvements, fans will have to wait and see if Shadows can live up to its promise.
Source: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/02/ubisoft-responds-to-latest-assassins-creed-shadows-ps5-crisis