News about Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Global Release Schedule Revealed

Ubisoft has officially announced the global release times for the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed Shadows. In a departure from the series' tradition and Ubisoft's usual practices, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will launch simultaneously worldwide without any early access options, ensuring a fair start for all players.

The game will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S at 12am local time on March 20. However, PC players should note that release times vary depending on the platform. On Steam, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be released at different times across various time zones, while on Ubisoft's own platform, Ubi Connect, the release times are slightly different. Pre-loading is already available on Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC, allowing eager fans to prepare for the launch.

The stakes are high for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, as Ubisoft faces significant pressure following recent challenges. The company has experienced delays, and last year's *Star Wars Outlaws* did not meet sales expectations. Additionally, Ubisoft has faced high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to this release.

IGN’s review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows awarded it an impressive 8/10, praising the game for refining its open-world mechanics: “By sharpening the edges of its existing systems, Assassin’s Creed Shadows creates one of the best versions of the open-world style it’s been honing for the last decade.”