What to know

  • Assassin’s Creed Shadows Switch 2 release date leaked as December 5, 2025.
  • Physical version will be a Game-Key Card requiring full game download.
  • Pre-orders expected to open early November with a €50 price in Europe.
  • Ubisoft has not officially confirmed but leaks strongly indicate the port is coming.

According to an investigation by Dealabs, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on December 5, 2025. While the official pre-order date for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the Nintendo Switch 2 hasn’t been announced, Dealabs’ data suggests that pre-orders are likely to start around November 7.

The anticipated price for the game is roughly €50 (about $60 USD), with pre-orders expected to open sometime before November 7, 2025. Ubisoft is likely to confirm the details with an official announcement around that period.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows arriving on Switch 2 is exciting news for fans wanting the latest Assassin’s Creed experience on a portable console. It will be available in both digital and physical versions, but the physical version will be a Game-Key card meaning the game will not be pre-installed on the cartridge; instead, players will need to download it after the purchase.

The Game-Key Card format reflects evolving distribution trends on Switch 2 for large games.

If you didn’t catch Assassin’s Creed Shadows when it first launched, now could be the perfect opportunity. Originally released in March, the game has received great reviews from critics worldwide.