Ubisoft just can't catch a break with Assassin's Creed: Shadows. The game barely escapes one scandal only to fall into another. Yesterday, Ubisoft announced the release date has been moved to March 20, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Tokyo subway attack.
Users on social media platform X were quick to notice the date overlap. The most popular post, shared by @Vara_Dark, garnered 40,000 views. Some have remarked that releasing the game on such a day is as inappropriate as if Microsoft Flight Simulator were released on September 11.
Prior to this, Assassin's Creed: Shadows faced criticism for historical inaccuracies and featuring a Black protagonist. The game was initially slated for a November release, but due to the controversies and poor sales of Star Wars Outlaws, it was postponed.