Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows may be expanding beyond its current platforms, according to recent comments from Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot. The game, which is currently available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, could be making its way to additional systems soon.
During Ubisoft’s latest earnings briefing, Guillemot teased the possibility of Shadows coming to new platforms. Alongside confirming the game’s first expansion, Claws of Awaji, set to release this October, he added, “We also have some new versions that will come to other machines.” He did not name any specific platforms, but the comment has sparked speculation.
One major rumour is a potential release on Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2. Guillemot was asked directly about Ubisoft’s plans for the new Nintendo console but kept things vague, saying only that the company hasn’t announced which games are headed to the platform. Still, a PEGI rating board listing recently appeared online suggesting that Assassin’s Creed Shadows may be coming to the Switch 2, though nothing official has been confirmed yet.
Ubisoft has already confirmed that Star Wars Outlaws, another major title, will launch on Switch 2 on September 4, lending more weight to the idea that other big Ubisoft games, like Shadows, could follow.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows launched on March 20 after several delays and has since reached 5 million players. Ubisoft says the game has performed in line with expectations. Set in feudal Japan, it features two protagonists and has been praised for its storytelling and visual design.
Elsewhere in the Ubisoft update, it was revealed that Yves Guillemot’s son, Charlie Guillemot, will become co-CEO of a new Ubisoft group focused on managing key franchises. The appointment raised some eyebrows, but Charlie addressed the concerns, saying that while he is Yves’ son, his leadership role is based on experience and the company’s current needs.
As for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, all eyes are now on whether Ubisoft will bring the game to Switch 2, and if so, when an official announcement might arrive.