Assassin's Creed Shadows Streamed Early in Leak

Assassin's Creed Shadows has surfaced online prematurely, with unauthorized streams of the game appearing weeks ahead of its scheduled launch.

As reported by the GamingLeaksandRumours subreddit, since-deleted social media posts showcased leaked images and gameplay footage from an individual who allegedly purchased the game through unofficial channels. The title also briefly appeared on a US auction site before listings were taken down, with copies reportedly selling for $100 each according to TheGamer.

Multiple Twitch streams featuring gameplay have emerged but are being actively removed, as noted by VGC. The official worldwide release remains set for March 20, 2025. IGN has reached out to Ubisoft for comment regarding these developments.

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This leak presents another challenge for Ubisoft, which has encountered multiple obstacles with Assassin's Creed Shadows since its announcement. The company recently defended the game's preorder performance, asserting that numbers align with those of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, the franchise's second most successful installment.

Ubisoft's financial reports indicate steady preorder figures, while CEO Yves Guillemot remains optimistic: "Early previews highlight the game's compelling narrative and immersive experience, particularly praising the dual protagonist system that offers distinct but complementary gameplay styles."

"I want to recognize the extraordinary effort from our development team, who are fully committed to delivering the most ambitious Assassin's Creed experience to date," Guillemot added.

The game's release date has shifted multiple times, moving from November to February 14 before settling on its current March 20 launch window.

The pressure intensifies for Assassin's Creed Shadows - not only as the highly anticipated Japanese setting fans have awaited for years and the first mainline entry since 2020, but also as a critical project for Ubisoft's financial recovery following recent underperformances and shareholder concerns.

The promotional campaign has faced several criticisms, including historical accuracy issues regarding its portrayal of Japan and unauthorized use of a historical group's emblem. Further controversy arose when collectible manufacturer PureArts withdrew a statue design deemed culturally insensitive.