Ubisoft confirmed the leakage of physical copies of Assassin's Creed Shadows before the official release. The developer stated that the material released does not reflect the final version of the game, as an update at the release will bring optimizations and adjustments.
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The game, with a debut scheduled for March 20, appeared in the market almost a month before the official date. Players shared images and videos on platforms like Twitch and social networks. Thus, the company showed concern about the spread of spoilers and asked players to avoid spreading details of the plot.
Ubisoft calls for community collaboration to avoid spoilers
In an official statement, Ubisoft pointed out that leakage can impair players' experience and decrease the impact of the debut. The company thanked the community to strive to contain unauthorized information.
In addition, the developer also stressed that the game is still in the process of refinement and that any gameplay released before release does not represent the definitive version. The expected release update patch will include gameplay improvements and bug corrections.
“Leaks are unfortunate and can reduce the excitement of players. We kindly ask you not to spoil the experience for others , ”said Ubisoft in a note. The company also recommended that fans follow their official channels for exclusive news and content.
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Leakage aggravates delicate moment for Ubisoft
The incident occurs in a difficult period for the developer. In recent months, Ubisoft has had to deal with controversies involving Assassin's Creed Shadows, including misuse of the flag of a historical recreation group and criticism of the representation of feudal Japan in the game.
In addition, Ubisoft has postponed the title twice before setting the launch to March 20. The company, which faces financial challenges after sales below -expected recent launches, bets on the success of the new franchise chapter to recover the trust of investors and the public.
The leak represents another obstacle in this scenario. The impact on players experience can affect title reception by impairing sales and commercial performance. Therefore, Ubisoft has reinforced the importance of maintaining the expectation for the official launch.
Assassin's Creed Shadows arrives in March with news and final adjustments
However, despite the challenges, Ubisoft ensures that Assassin's Creed Shadows will have the best possible experience in its release. The game will hit the market with gameplay optimizations and corrections for any problems identified in the leaked version.
The developer encourages players to wait for the definitive version and follow the official updates. "Stay in the shadows, avoid spoilers and be aware of the surprises that will come in the coming weeks ," the company published.
With the debut date confirmed on March 20, Assassin's Creed Shadows promises to bring a new approach to the franchise, exploring feudal Japan and introducing unpublished mechanics. Thus, the expectation of Ubisoft is that the game performs well and helps to consolidate the series as one of the most important in the industry.
