It seems the digital whispers are growing louder for Assassin’s Creed Shadows making its way to Nintendo’s eagerly anticipated Switch 2 console. A recent leak suggests we could see this action-adventure title arrive as early as December 5th!
This latest rumor follows a French retailer’s listing, indicating that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be available for Switch 2 in December, both digitally and as a boxed product. Interestingly, the physical version is expected to be a “Game Key Card,” meaning it will require a download rather than coming on a traditional cartridge. This method has sparked debate among gamers, but publishers like Ubisoft have previously defended it, citing performance benefits for open-world games like Star Wars Outlaws when streamed from digital storage compared to slower cartridges.
The leaked information also hinted at a price point of 50 euros, which might translate to around $50 USD. If true, this would represent a notable price reduction compared to other platforms. The leaked box art showcases the standard edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, whereas a title like Star Wars Outlaws launched on Switch 2 as a Gold Edition, complete with a Season Pass, priced at $60.
Given prior clues, the arrival of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Switch 2 feels almost inevitable. Earlier this year, a prominent ratings board had already listed the game for Nintendo’s system. Furthermore, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot previously hinted at “new versions” of Assassin’s Creed Shadows being released on “other machines,” further fueling speculation.
For those eager to dive deeper, a comprehensive review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available for its initial launch platforms: PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, which occurred in March.
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