Ubisoft’s highly-anticipated Assassin's Creed Shadows has unexpectedly surfaced online ahead of its official release on March 20. With unauthorized gameplay footage and story details circulating online, Ubisoft has responded by addressing the situation and urging players to avoid spoilers.
Ubisoft Addresses the Leaks
In response to the early leaks, Ubisoft released an official statement via Reddit, acknowledging the situation and emphasizing that the footage circulating online does not represent the final quality of the game. The statement reads:
Ubisoft expressed concern that these leaks could impact the excitement and enjoyment of the game for players eagerly awaiting its release. The company urged the community to refrain from sharing spoilers and thanked those who have already taken steps to protect others from unwanted plot revelations. They concluded their message with a playful nod to the franchise’s stealthy nature:
Protecting the Player Experience
This response from Ubisoft was sorely needed because, as is expected in these situations, the early leaks have led to gameplay clips, story details and other content being shared across social media and streaming platforms. Despite ongoing efforts to remove such content, spoilers have become increasingly difficult to avoid. After multiple delays, and being less than one month...
