Assassin's Creed Shadows
Upcoming 2025 video game
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| 2025 | Ubisoft removed the ability to destroy objects in temples and reduced blood effects following complaints from Japanese politicians. |
| March 20 2025 | Assassin's Creed Shadows officially released for macOS, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. |
| March 20 2025 | Ubisoft reports that the game reached over one million players on its launch day, indicating a successful initial reception. |
| 2025 | Planned release for iPadOS version of the game at an unspecified later date. |
| 2025 | Upcoming release of Assassin's Creed Shadows planned for Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Luna, and macOS. |
| February 2025 | Ubisoft reports pre-orders are comparable to Assassin's Creed Odyssey, the series' second best-selling game. |
| February 2025 | Collectible promotional figure removed from sale due to cultural insensitivity related to a Nagasaki shrine design. |
| February 2025 | Physical copies of the PlayStation 5 version of the game are reported to have leaked. |
| February 2025 | Leaked gameplay footage showed Yasuke entering and destroying the altar at Itatehyōzu Shrine, leading to potential legal action from the shrine's representatives. |
| January 2025 | Game receives 'CERO Z' rating in Japan, legally limiting sales to adults due to gore content. |
| January 2025 | Ubisoft further postpones the game's release to March 20, 2025, amid company sale exploration and additional game development. |
| January 2025 | Ubisoft postpones the game's release again to March 20, 2025, coinciding with the 30-year anniversary of the Tokyo subway sarin attack. |
| January 2025 | Game was delayed again, this time to March 20, 2025. |
| 2024 | Assassin's Creed Shadows was nominated for the Most Wanted Game at the Golden Joystick Awards, recognizing its anticipated release and potential in the video game industry. |
| November 21 2024 | Ubisoft released additional information about Assassin's Creed Shadows, revealing new gameplay mechanics including an improved stealth system, 'Observe' mode, and enhanced shadow-based gameplay features for characters Naoe and Yasuke. |
| November 15 2024 | Assassin's Creed Shadows was initially scheduled for release on multiple platforms including iPadOS, macOS, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. |
| September 2024 | Ubisoft delays the game's original November 15 release date to February 14, 2025, cancels the season pass, and offers the first expansion for free with pre-orders. |
| September 2024 | Ubisoft delays the game's initial release from November 15, 2024 to February 14, 2025, cancelling the season pass and offering the first expansion for free with pre-orders. |
| May 15 2024 | Premiere trailer released, sparking online criticism about the inclusion of Yasuke as a Black samurai protagonist, with some fans accusing Ubisoft of 'going woke'. |
| May 15 2024 | The game's premiere trailer was released, sparking online criticism about the protagonist Yasuke and leading to social media backlash. |
| May 15 2024 | Assassin's Creed Shadows premiere trailer released, sparking controversy over the protagonist Yasuke, a Black samurai. |
| May 15 2024 | First major gameplay details revealed, along with the final game name 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' and its release date. |
| 2023 | Assassin's Creed Mirage and Assassin's Creed Nexus VR released, introducing a new VR experience to the franchise. |
| October 5 2023 | Assassin's Creed Mirage released for Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Luna, set in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age. |
| September 2022 | Assassin's Creed Shadows initially announced at Ubisoft Forward as 'Assassin's Creed: Codename Red', alongside Codename Hexe, marking the introduction of the third design period for the Assassin's Creed franchise under the Animus Hub concept. |
| September 10 2022 | Ubisoft Forward showcased a teaser trailer revealing the game's working title as Assassin's Creed: Codename Jade. |
| 2020 | Development of Assassin's Creed Shadows officially began by Ubisoft Quebec following the release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla. |
| November 2020 | Assassin's Creed Valhalla is released for multiple platforms including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows, Stadia, and Amazon Luna, concluding the modern-day story arc focusing on Layla. |
| April 2020 | Ubisoft officially announces Assassin's Creed Valhalla, confirming the game's development and setting. |
| 2019 | The 2019–2020 Assassin's Creed Symphony tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| May 2019 | Remastered version of Assassin's Creed III released for Nintendo Switch, further extending the game's availability across modern gaming platforms. |
| March 2019 | Remastered version of Assassin's Creed III launched for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, featuring enhanced visuals and updated graphics. |
| 2018 | Assassin's Creed Odyssey released, and Assassin's Creed Rebellion launched for mobile platforms. |
| 2018 | Assassin's Creed Odyssey was released, shifting the game setting to Classical Greece and further emphasizing role-playing elements introduced in Origins. |
| 2017 | Assassin's Creed Origins launched the second development period, introducing more robust role-playing elements and live-service features to increase player engagement. |
| 2016 | A live-action film adaptation of the Assassin's Creed franchise was released, expanding the series beyond video games. |
| 2015 | Ubisoft released Assassin's Creed Syndicate, following the Unity game in the series. |
| 2014 | Assassin's Creed Rogue was released for Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Stadia. Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD was released for Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. |
| 2014 | Assassin's Creed Unity was released as the first game exclusively for eighth-generation consoles, set in Paris during the early years of the French Revolution with protagonist Arno Dorian. |
| 2013 | Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag was released, building upon the naval gameplay of its predecessor and focusing on the Golden Age of Piracy with protagonist Edward Kenway. |
| 2012 | Assassin's Creed III was released, featuring a setting in the American Revolution period and introducing naval ship combat gameplay. |
| 2011 | Assassin's Creed Revelations released, and Assassin's Creed: Multiplayer Rearmed launched for mobile devices. |
| 2010 | Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood released for Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, OS X, and Nintendo Switch. Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy browser game launched. |
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