Assassin's Creed Coming to Switch 2?

Nintendo Switch 2 Reportedly Getting Assassin's Creed Shadows Despite Ubisoft's Silence

Despite Ubisoft's tight-lipped approach about platforms, industry insiders are now claiming that Assassin's Creed Shadows will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 when the highly-anticipated console launches in 2025

According to recent reports from reliable gaming journalist Jeff Grubb and others, the upcoming Japan-set Assassin's Creed title is being developed for Nintendo's next-generation console alongside versions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This comes as something of a surprise since Ubisoft has been deliberately vague about platform specifics in their marketing so far

The Switch 2 version is reportedly planned for release alongside the console's launch, which is widely expected to happen sometime in early 2025. This aligns with Nintendo's previous statements about revealing their next hardware before the end of the current fiscal year

For Nintendo fans, this is promising news, suggesting the Switch 2 will have enough power to run modern AAA titles that the original Switch often struggled with. If true, Shadows could be one of the first major third-party games to showcase what Nintendo's new hardware is capable of

Assassin's Creed Shadows, which takes place in feudal Japan and features dual protagonists - the shinobi Naoe and the African samurai Yasuke – is already one of the most anticipated games of next year. Its potential availability across all major platforms would mark a significant launch for the franchise

While we're still waiting for official confirmation from both Nintendo and Ubisoft, these rumors certainly make the Switch 2's launch lineup look increasingly impressive. For now, gamers will have to wait for more concrete announcements as we get closer to 2025