Summary
It feels likeUbisofthas been struggling for a win recently.Star Wars Outlawslaunched tosome pretty tepid reviews, mostly thanks to the game’s lack of polish, and while it has its fans, it’s clear thatUbisoft isn’t particularly happy with its commercial success.
Star Wars Outlaws seems to have spooked Ubisoft so much that it’s now looking at its ongoing projects under a magnifying glass. That newfound skepticism appears to be one of the main reasons behind the delay to Assassin’s Creed Shadows,which was pushed back to February 14 next year, claiming that the “learnings from Star Wars Outlaws' release” made it realize the game needs more time.
Ubisoft’s Board Is Reviewing The Company Following Assassin’s Creed Shadows Delay
It seems as though there may be a lot of problems behind the scenes at Ubisoft at the moment, which has now caused the publisher’s board of directors to take action. In its latest financial statement and update (thanks InsiderGaming), Ubisoft’s executive committee and board of directors has announced it will launch an investigation and review into the company following “recent challenges.”
“In light of recent challenges, we acknowledge the need for greater efficiency while delighting players. As a result, beyond the first important short-term actions undertaken, the Executive Committee, under the supervision of the Board of Directors, is launching a review aimed at further improving our execution, notably in this player-centric approach, and accelerating our strategic path towards a higher performing model to the benefit of our stakeholders and shareholders.”
Ubisoft then follows up that statement with a rather bizarre claim, explaining that it doesn’t agree with the “polarizing comments” made about the company in recent months. Ubisoft believes that it’s a company that makes games “for the broadest possible audience”, and is not attempting “to push any specific agenda.”
This is most likely in reference to several controversies that have surrounded both Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin’s Creed Shadows recently, asthe games feature a womananda black personas protagonists respectively. We don’t know why Ubisoft decided that now was the best time to address those comments, but it’s still a fairly disappointing statement for those that have been looking forward to Ubisoft’s recent work.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
