Assassin's Creed Shadows Delay: What's at Stake? | Microcast

The newest episode of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is ready to download, providing a concise overview of the week's most significant gaming news. This episode's primary focus is on Ubisoft's decision to delay Assassin's Creed Shadows until February 2025, as well as the company's abandonment of the season pass model and initiation of an internal review into its gaming strategy. This move comes after softer-than-expected sales for Star Wars Outlaws. The discussion revolves around the implications of the delay, the backlash against certain Ubisoft titles, and the potential recovery strategies for the company. Other topics include Sony's State of Play, Xbox's Asian market growth, the Stellarblade lawsuit, and recent layoffs. Additionally, the 'What Do The Numbers Mean?' segment delves into EA Sports FC's performance since Electronic Arts relinquished the FIFA license, highlighting the success of its special edition release. The episode can be accessed through the embedded player, audio podcast download, or via popular podcast platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon Music. It is also available on the GamesIndustry.biz YouTube channel and playlist. The episode was edited by Alix Attenborough.