Assassin’s Creed Shadowsmay be headed to the Nintendo Switch 2, according to some new comments made by Ubisoft executives. Plenty of third-party titles have already made their way to Nintendo’s new console, with plenty more scheduled to drop throughout 2025 and beyond. Now, players wanting to takeAssassin’s Creed Shadowswith them on the go via the hyped hybrid console may soon have the chance.
Despite facing controversy over the title’s main character and criticism regarding its narrative and repetitive gameplay, Ubisoft recently confirmed thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowshad hit a huge player milestone, with five million users diving into the game in its first four months. With an averageOpenCriticscore of 81, the game has been applauded for its rich open world and stealth elements more reminiscent of earlier games in the franchise. Now,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsmay be headed to a new platform soon, giving even more players a chance to embark on Naoe and Yasuke’s adventure through 16th-century Japan.
During a recent quarterly earnings call (reported byIGN), Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot and CFO Frederick Duguet nearly confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis coming to the Switch 2. After discussing unannounced titles, Duguet responded to a question from an investor, stating that the company has a game “that will be launched on the Switch 2” during the current fiscal year, which ends in March 2026. Following this, Guillemot answered another question surroundingAssassin’s Creed Shadows, stating that “some new versions will be coming to other machines.” The game is already available on all modern systems, leading many to believe that a Switch 2 version is imminent. Givenhow muchAssassin’s Creed Shadowscost to make, Ubisoft may be eager to continue recouping funds by making it available to a larger audience.
Ubisoft Executives Seemingly Confirm That Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Coming to the Switch 2
Some fans believe that a Switch 2 version ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowswill launch alongside the game’s highly anticipatedClaws of Awajiexpansion, which is rumored to be releasing in September or October of this year. The DLC will include around 10 hours of new story content, along with a new locale, new enemies, and additional abilities for both Yasuke and Naoe. A rumored co-op mode is believed to be on the way sometime in 2026.
WhileAssassin’s Creed Shadowshasn’t been officially confirmed for Nintendo’s new console, plenty of popular third-partygames are coming to the Switch 2throughout the rest of 2025. Ubisoft’sStar Wars Outlawsis headed to the hybrid console in September, while heavy hitters likeBorderlands 4,Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, andHades 2are expected to launch sometime before the end of the year.
