Released on March 20, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been a triumphant comeback for Ubisoft into the gaming market. Rising above two million players in two days, the game exceeded past franchise entries with $140 million in sales in 48 hours. Reversing previous losses, this success raised Ubisoft’s shares by 18% to €1.45. CEO Yves Guillemot praised the performance of the game for its pre-order surge and quality. With record-breaking participation and financial success, Shadows has rebuilt Ubisoft’s market confidence, therefore indicating a robust comeback for the behemoth of games.
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Ubisoft’s Future Hangs on Assassin’s Creed Shadows Avoiding a Flop
As Assassin’s Creed Shadows gets ready for its March 20, 2025, release, Ubisoft is in a serious financial bind. With net debt growing to €1.4 billion, the market value of the company has dropped 85% since 2021. Shadows has to sell 7 million units to make even, while pre-orders count at just 1.2 million. Shadows is Ubisoft’s only hope for rehabilitation as Star Wars Outlaws underperformance and net bookings down 51.8% show. Mixed preview evaluations caused a 5% stock decline; an emergency board meeting looked about selling important intellectual property. According to a KPMG assessment, by year-end losses over €500 million might force Ubisoft into bankruptcy.