Assassin’s Creed Shadows Pre-orders Still Going Strong Despite Controversy

Expert Verified By

Will Shadows Save Ubisoft After Outlaws' Disappointing Release?

Story Highlight
  • According to a reliable insider, Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ pre-order numbers are quite strong.
  • Despite the negative sentiment around the title on social media, fans seem to be looking forward to it.
  • A recent analysis also showed that a large audience is still anticipating Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Ubisoft has certainly seen better days. The company’s stocks recently plummeted to a 10-year low due to the failure of Star Wars Outlaws, leading fans to wonder if the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows would meet a similar fate.

However, a reliable insider has reiterated his statement and revealed that Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ pre-orders are going strong despite all the controversy.

Why it matters: Ever since its reveal, Ubisoft’s latest Assassin’s Creed has been walking on thin ice. It has faced controversies due to historical inaccuracies, forced inclusivity, and more.

Assassin's Creed Shadows
Ubisoft Has High Hopes For Its First Japanese Assassin’s Creed Entry.

Industry insider Tom Henderson, replying to a comment on Twitter, stated that pre-orders for Assassin’s Creed Shadows are going strong. He also shared the same statement a few months before most of the controversy gained traction.

This nullifies an earlier report claiming that pre-orders have been quite disappointing so far. These low figures were already quite unbelievable, and Henderson’s statement is additional proof.

Perhaps the controversy is working in Ubisoft’s favor and giving this RPG more exposure. Most people are unlikely to give much thought to Yasuke’s status as a samurai or the small details of Japanese culture depicted in the game.

Assassin's Creed Shadows
Yasuke And Naoe Will Star As The Protagonists In Ubisoft’s Latest Blockbuster

Because Star Wars Outlaws has disappointed the gaming giant, it will look forward to better results from the biggest franchise. All the pressure is on Assassin’s Creed Shadows, so an extensive marketing campaign could kick off very soon to guarantee a strong launch.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows arrives in November. Following Star Wars Outlaws, this could be Ubisoft’s make-it-or-break-it moment. It’s also important to note that the publisher’s highly ambitious Skull and Bones wasn’t a huge success either.

Therefore, the studio practically needs this Assassin’s Creed entry to be one of its biggest releases.

Was our article helpful? 👨‍💻

Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋

How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔

Gear Up For Latest News

Get exclusive gaming & tech news before it drops. Sign up today!

Join Our Community

Still having issues? Join the Tech4Gamers Forum for expert help and community support!

Latest News

Join Our Community

104,000FansLike
32,122FollowersFollow

Trending

Diablo 5 Officially Announced By Blizzard; Targeting 2029 Release Window

Blizzard has officially announced Diablo 5, with the next mainline entry currently targeting a 2029 release window.

God of War Creator Says Sony Should Fire PlayStation Studios Boss Following Recent Disasters

God of War creator David Jaffe has criticized PlayStation Studios' leadership due to back-to-back live-service failures.

PS5 Emulation Shows Massive Jump Again; Demon’s Souls Now Runs 10x Faster

A new report suggests that PS5 emulation has taken another major step forward, with KyTyPS5 now running Demon’s Souls remake 10x faster.

Steam Is Officially 23 Years Old Today And Continues To Dominate PC Gaming

Steam has completed 23 years, marking another major milestone for a platform that started as one of PC gaming’s most disliked launchers.

China Can Now Domestic Quratz To Manufacture 300mm DRAM Chip Production

China advances semiconductor independency, as Jiangsu gains certification for domestic high-purity quartz used in 300mm DRAM production.