Assassin's Creed Shadows Pre-Orders Show Strong Momentum Ahead of March Release

Ubisoft reports pre-orders for the Japan-set entry are tracking on par with Odyssey, the franchise's second most successful game, as the company looks to recover from financial struggles.

Assassin's Creed Shadows, launching March 20, 2025, is seeing pre-orders in line with 2018's Odyssey, which sold over 10 million copies.
Ubisoft views Shadows as critical to its financial recovery after a 31.4% revenue drop in the last fiscal year and underperforming major releases like Star Wars Outlaws.
The game introduces a dual-protagonist system and refined stealth and parkour mechanics, which have received positive early previews.
Despite delays and skepticism over gameplay and narrative choices, Ubisoft says player interest has grown, with pre-orders described as 'encouraging' and 'solid.'
Ubisoft continues cost-cutting measures, including studio closures, while banking on Shadows as its 'most ambitious' Assassin's Creed entry to date.