All eyes are locked on Assassin’s Creed Shadows and its forthcoming review embargo date. This is one of the most important Assassin’s Creed releases ever, and the critical reception could have a huge bearing on the game’s success.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows releases in the middle of a crowded March 2025. It needs to fight off the popularity of Hazelight Studios and its new Split Fiction release, and combat the physical forces of 2K’s WWE 2K25. Ubisoft has enough without worrying about other new titles.
Shadows is reportedly not getting delayed again and will release in March. An abundance of Shadows leaks has already shown many people the game and what it has in store. But for everyone else, the Assassin’s Creed Shadows review embargo is crucial.
Do we Know The Assassin’s Creed Shadows Review Embargo Date?
The Assassin’s Creed Shadows Review Embargo Date is reportedly set for March 18—two days before the game’s official release date.
In an exclusive Insider Gaming report, we revealed Ubisoft is confident about Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ March 20, 2025, release date. Our sources have also indicated “Assassin’s Creed Shadows reviews will be live on March 18, 2025.“
It’s fairly standard for review embargos to go live between two and five days before launch. It’s more concerning when a review embargo date is the day of the game or after launch. This is usually an indicator the developer and/or publisher isn’t happy with the product and therefore leaves the embargo until after players have bought the game.
Ubisoft looks to be assured, and we should be getting Assassin’s Creed Shadows 48 hours before launch.
What is a Review Embargo?
A review embargo is the earliest point where a publication can release its final review.
In this case, the Assassin’s Creed Shadows review embargo is set by Ubisoft. Reviews can’t be posted before this embargo, and any that are likely need to be taken down and can cause complications between parties.
Review embargos have become a focal point of game launches in modern times. Players are eager to see, hear, and read reviews before they invest in a game. With Ubisoft’s mixed history with game launches—particularly Assassin’s Creed (look at AC Unity)—the early reception to Shadows could be make or break.
If our information turns out to be incorrect, we will be sure to update this article. For now, you can start counting down the days until the Assassin’s Creed Shadows review embargo lifts. What scores will the RPG get? What average score will be enough for you to commit to a purchase?
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