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It’s fair to say thatAssassin’s Creed Shadows‘ reveal was one of the biggest disasters in Ubisoft’s history. Gamers were already tired of the company’s overused formula, and when they saw that the nextAssassin’s Creedgame was plagued with historical accuracy and gameplay issues, they rightfully hated it.
For the first time, Ubisoft heard the community and decided to delay the game to fix everything that was a matter of concern. What’s even more shocking is that recently, Ubisoft revealed thatShadowshas been delayed again. All of these delays scream that the game might be the biggest failure of 2025, but there’s another Xbox title that might steal the crown.
Avowedmight be a bigger flop thanAssassin’s Creed Shadows
Considering the fact that Obsidian Entertainment is the same studio that gave usFallout: New Vegas, there’s no surprise that gamers can’t wait to get their hands on the studio’s next project,Avowed.
Set in the same universe as thePillars of Eternityseries, the RPG takes gamers to the Living Lands of Eora, where they must unravel a mysterious plague that’s known as Dream Scourge. Based on what we’ve been shown so far, the title looks to be packed with content for players to jump into with expansive words, characters, and gameplay mechanics.
With Avowed and the Outer Worlds 2, Obsidian’s 2025 Is Stacked but either One Failing Will Hurt Xbox Badly
Avowedwas actually supposed to be released in the Fall of 2025 but was pushed back to February 2025 after Obsidian stated that it needed more time to polish its next RPG andbalance the number of releases on the Game Pass. Xbox has been projecting the game as its next biggest hit, but few in the community aren’t convinced.
When Obsidian first gave us a look atAvowedwith a CGI trailer, it seemed like the game would follow the route of the industry’s best with a dark, gritty art style. However, in 2023, gameplay footage completely switched up things and presented a more colorful artistic direction. This change hasn’t sat well with many in the community, as they believe that RPGs can’t function in such an environment.
Avowed: Obsidian’s Game Has Done 1 Thing Right That Puts it in the Same League as Elden Ring, Red Dead Redemption 2
Avowedmade another appearance at Xbox Direct in January 2024, and thenegative buzz surrounding the title resurged. Players felt that the game’s first-person combat looked quite rough, and the melee combat system was flat and unresponsive. This is quite disappointing since the RPG’s entire selling point is the combat system.
Considering all the negative reception around the RPG even before it hit the shelves, many believe that it wouldbe anotherTitanfall-like failure for Xbox, andAssassin’s Creed Shadowsdoesn’t have anything to worry about.
Ubisoft is trying to saveAssassin’s Creed Shadows
While it’s unclear howAssassin’s Creed Shadowswill turn out to be considered with two separate delays, Ubisoft is still promising that the title will shatter all expectations upon release and has given us a better look at the game.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: In Their Quest for the Perfect Game, Ubisoft Has Abandoned a Critical Open World Feature We All Loved in Elden Ring
A brand-new article on the French publisher’s official websitedetailshow locating new places and unraveling the open-world will work. The article gives us new information aboutShadows‘ environment, which is supposed to put more focus on player driven exploration.
A new glimpse into our next Open World 👀Learn more about the exploration in#AssassinsCreedShadowsin this new gameplay overview article 👉https://t.co/FD91Zjvwcgpic.twitter.com/WCaNwnLUd5
It’s just like how iconsworked inAssassin’s Creed Valhallathat encouraged gamersto go out and explore by filling the map with a number of unknown landmarks and rewarding them. However, it looks likeShadowswill bring multiple new mechanics, as well as how viewpoints function.
Shadowsis also planning to change how the eagle mechanic functions, which is now being removed for player-driven scouting. This will push gamers to locate vantage points to keep an eye on enemy movements on their own.
With that said, do you think the Obsidian RPG will fail harder thanAssassin’s Creed Shadows? Let us know in the comments below.
Dhruv Bhatnagar
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With over 4 years of experience in content writing and more than 1,000 articles published for FandomWire, Dhruv is a seasoned writer when it comes to the gaming space. He’s deeply passionate about titles such as GTA Online, Forza Horizon, and Pokémon Go, committed to bringing readers deep dives and latest updates.
