Ubisoft, Assassin's Creed and Shadows

Assassin's Creed boss admits the series grew "more predictable" after the third game, but says Shadows can change the "perceived inconsistency in quality" at Ubisoft
The Assassin's Creed franchise's boss has admitted that the series' "modern storyline struggled to find its footing" after the third game, but Ubisoft will take a "new direction" with it in Assassin's Creed Shadows - a game which could also let the studio overcome criticisms about the quality of its releases.
Ubisoft boss says it knows players think it has an 'inconsistency in quality,' so it delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows to flip that script
So, to boil it down, it sounds like Côté is saying Shadows was in a good but not great spot for a November release—at least in Ubisoft's estimation—and that the game has been delayed to give it a chance to reach that next level of quality before it gets into players' hands.
Ubisoft Shoots Down Rumor ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Could Be Further Delayed as It Explores Sale of ‘Non-Core Assets’
Ubisoft leadership quelled concerns Wednesday that "Assassin's Creed Shadows" might once again be pushed on the release calendar.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows delayed to disprove Ubisoft’s ‘perceived inconsistency in quality’
Assassin's Creed Shadows' lead Marc-Alexis Cote has explained the game was delayed to ensure the Ubisoft could beat its "perceived inconsistency in quality" after some of the studio's recent releases disappointed.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Feature a New Modern Day Story
Assassin's Creed Shadows' executive producer divulges new information on the upcoming Ubisoft title, confirming a new modern day story.
It looks like Ubisoft's finally had it with the Assassin's Creed Shadows outrage mill: 'When we self-censor in the face of threats, we hand over our power'
"The current climate is tough on our creative teams. They face lies, half truths and personal attacks online." ...
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Report: Ubisoft wants to release an Assassin's Creed game once every 6 months
"They've got Assassin's Creed Shadows, they've also got Assassin's Creed Invictus next year, Assassin's Creed Hexe, ...
Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Begin a New Modern Day Story After the Series' Post-Desmond Blues
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Rumor: Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Release Plans Are Getting Way More Aggressive
A new rumor indicates that Ubisoft plans to get much more aggressive with its Assassin's Creed release plans in the near ...
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Assassin's Creed boss confirms when the series will take a new direction
Assassin's Creed Shadows will provide the groundwork for the future of the Assassin's Creed series, according to the ...
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Ubisoft Reportedly Planning ‘To Do A New Assassin’s Creed Every 6 Months’ For The Next Decade
According to insider Tom Henderson, Ubisoft is looking to do a new Assassin's Creed game every six months for the next 10 ...
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Ubisoft to Release New Assassin’s Creed Every 6 Months – Report
After delaying its upcoming release, Ubisoft is reportedly planning to release an Assassin's Creed game every six months for ...
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Poor Star Wars: Outlaws Sales Leave Ubisoft at Disadvantage. Assassin's Creed: Shadows is Expected to Come to the Rescue
Outlaws, Ubisoft is in a big hole, but hopes to bounce back with Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Many layoffs are also helping the ...