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This cancellation is a significant blow—especially considering the game’s cultural theme and Japan’s enthusiasm for its historical and cultural titles. Ubisoft’s failure to participate in an event so critical to their core audience suggests a deepening crisis rather than strategic retreat.
Further, insider reports confirm that Ubisoft has also canceled all press previews for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, both in Japan and worldwide. Typically, these previews are crucial for building hype and attracting pre-orders. Their cancellation implies a lack of confidence in the game’s quality or its marketability. With less than 800 pre-orders across major platforms—an astoundingly low figure—indicators point to waning enthusiasm among dedicated gamers and industry insiders alike.