To compensate for the loss of the early access period, the cost is being reduced: Instead of going for $280 as it was originally priced, the collector's edition will sell for $230—a pretty deep cut for what I would say is a relatively minor loss.

Assassin's Creed Shadows has suffered another setback, with the cancellation of its early access shocking fans worldwide.

Ultimately, Assassin’s Creed Shadows still has the potential to close out 2024 with a bang despite its delay. While there are still many questions surrounding the game, particularly in regard to the rumored LEAGUE mode, the possibility of co-op offers a compelling reason for fans to stay engaged with the game as its launch date approaches.

Ubisoft is making some major changes to Assassin's Creed Shadows as it cancels the game's early access period and the lengthy season pass.

Ubisoft has officially removed the three-day early access for Assassin's Creed: Shadows for all versions of the game.

Ubisoft confirms that the Collector's Edition of Assassin's Creed Shadows will have a significantly lower price once its pre-orders return.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows early access is definitively scrapped according to a post on Ubisoft’s Discord, as the season pass is also binned.

Ubisoft has detailed how the Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Edition will change as a result of the game's shock

For more video game walkthrough books, publisher Piggyback has a few comprehensive tomes for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, and Cyberpunk 2077. Similar to the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows book, these are massive guides designed to cover all features and facets of the games.