Assassin’s Creed Shadows Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 with December 5 Release

Ubisoft’s action-adventure franchise, Assassin’s Creed, is set to make another splash on Nintendo’s cutting-edge hardware.

The critically acclaimed Assassin’s Creed Shadows will officially launch on December 5, 2024, for the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, expanding an already storied legacy within Nintendo’s ecosystem. Assassin’s Creed Shadows has already earned notable praise for its immersive open-world design and historical storytelling across multiple platforms.

Its upcoming launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 signals Ubisoft’s intent to support major releases on Nintendo’s latest system right from the beginning.

The Switch 2, which builds on the massive success of the original Nintendo Switch, promises enhanced graphics, faster load times, and a more refined handheld-console hybrid experience, making it an ideal destination for a title as ambitious as Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The game’s arrival on the Nintendo Switch 2 is particularly noteworthy given the recent confirmation of physical and digital editions.

Ubisoft officially announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be available as a Game-Key Card, providing collectors and retail customers with a tangible way to own the title, even as the gaming industry trends more towards digital distribution via the Nintendo eShop.

This approach ensures Nintendo Switch 2 users retain flexibility in how they purchase major releases, a move that gamers have appreciated in the past. Despite early evidence of Assassin’s Creed Shadows being rated for the Nintendo Switch 2 several months ago, Ubisoft previously remained silent on the topic.

Industry watchers speculated when, or if, the publisher would address these rumors.

In an official statement, a Ubisoft spokesperson praised the Nintendo community’s passion for the series and expressed the studio’s excitement in bringing Assassin’s Creed Shadows to "a new generation of Nintendo hardware." Assassin’s Creed Shadows continues Ubisoft’s tradition of supporting Nintendo’s platforms with flagship releases.

The franchise previously found success on the Nintendo Switch with titles such as Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection and Assassin’s Creed III Remastered.

With its December 5, 2024 launch date firmly set, Nintendo Switch 2 owners can look forward to experiencing the newest chapter in this globally recognized series—whether via digital download from the Nintendo eShop or through the forthcoming Game-Key Card edition at retail. Stay tuned for further updates, launch coverage, and gameplay impressions as Assassin’s Creed Shadows makes its anticipated debut on Nintendo Switch 2 this holiday season.

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