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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Leaked Ahead of March 20 Launch — Ubisoft Responds

Just days before its official March 20 release, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been the victim of a major leak, with the game now circulating online via multiple live streams and unapproved physical copies appearing for sale.

The breach was first flagged over the weekend by users on the r/GamingLeaksandRumours subreddit, which shared evidence of unreleased copies being sold on retail platforms and real-time gameplay streams on Twitch, including full playable sections of the game.

In response, Ubisoft confirmed awareness of the situation in a statement posted on the r/AssassinsCreed subreddit. The publisher urged fans to respect the game’s launch window and avoid spoiling the experience:

"We are aware that some players have accessed Assassin’s Creed Shadows ahead of its official release. The development team is still finalizing patches to ensure the best possible experience at launch, and any footage circulating online does not reflect the final quality of the game."

Ubisoft added:

"Leaks are disappointing and can dull the excitement for fans. We kindly ask you to avoid spoiling the experience for others. Thank you to our community for already taking steps to protect fellow players from spoilers."

The message concluded with a playful nod to the game’s theme:

"Stay in the shadows, steer clear of spoilers, and keep watching our channel for more official surprises in the coming weeks! March 20 is almost here!"

This latest leak marks another blow for Ubisoft — a company already reeling from a string of controversies surrounding Shadows. The game was originally scheduled for a November 2024 launch, but underwent multiple delays, shifting to February 14, then finally to March 20, 2025.

These delays followed backlash over:

• The unauthorized use of a historical cultural group’s flag in the game’s design.
• Widespread criticism of historical inaccuracies in its portrayal of feudal Japan, particularly regarding the depiction of Sengoku-era politics and gender roles.

With recent Assassin’s Creed titles underperforming commercially, and investors expressing growing concern, Shadows is now seen as a critical make-or-break moment for the franchise and Ubisoft’s long-term viability.

The success of the game — both critically and commercially — could determine the future of the series, which has long served as the company’s flagship IP.

For now, fans are being reminded: wait for the official release. The full experience, polished and properly delivered, is just around the corner.

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