The delay is attributed to Ubisoft's decision to give the game more time to polish and refine its gameplay, following the disappointing sales performance of its recent release, star wars Outlaws. The company's CEO, Yves Guillemot, acknowledged the need for greater efficiency while still delighting players, and announced a review to improve execution. Ubisoft's shares have plummeted to decade-lows due to concerns over its triple-A games pipeline and financial prospects.