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.

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

Ubisoft has cut the price of the Japan-set Assassin's Creed Shadows' Collector's Edition by $50 in lieu of the cancelled Season Pass, scrapped "Early Access" plans, and its delay to 2025.

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

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

The Assassin's Creed Shadows collector’s edition will no longer include early access to the game when it arrives next year.