Ubisoft is on track to release Assassin’s Creed Shadows next month, but some players seemingly got their hands on the game early. A Reddit user posted an image of PS5 copies being sold and warned of potential spoilers in the coming days.
If that wasn’t enough, YouTuber The Hidden Ones reports knowing of someone who is playing through a digital version on PS5 due to the PlayStation Store mistakenly releasing a build. He also allegedly saw gameplay confirming the return of a particular mechanic from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
There are multiple spoilers in the video below, including for Valhalla’s story, so be prepared before jumping in.
The player apparently encountered Animus Anomalies, which manifested as platforming sections in Valhalla. The pop-up, “Animus systems breached. Stabilize anomalies and gain data fragments to advance your active strand,” appeared and even allegedly instructed opening the Animus with the touchpad.
Take all of this with a grain of salt, but it wouldn’t be the first time a major Ubisoft title leaked before launch. However, if true, Assassin’s Creed Shadows may be the most egregious since it’s out in almost a month.
Stay tuned for more details and updates before its release on March 20th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Reviews allegedly go live on March 18th.
