Is Assassin's Creed Shadows at risk due to its postponement? | Microcast
The latest episode of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is now available for download, providing a concise update on the key developments from the past week.
One of the main discussions involves Ubisoft's decision to postpone Assassin's Creed Shadows until February 2025. The company plans to eliminate the season pass model and is conducting an internal review of its gaming strategy after the underwhelming sales of Star Wars Outlaws. The episode explores the effects of this delay, the harsh backlash to some of Ubisoft's games, and how the company might navigate these challenges.
Additionally, the Microcast covers notable news like Sony's State of Play, Xbox's expansion in the Asian market, the lawsuit involving Stellarblade, and the latest round of layoffs.
In the 'What Do The Numbers Mean?' segment, Chris analyzes the performance of EA Sports FC following Electronic Arts' end of their FIFA partnership, noting the achievements of the game's special edition which offers early access.
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The episode was edited by Alix Attenborough.
