Rumors of Assassin’s Creed Shadows coming to Nintendo’s next-gen console, tentatively dubbed the Nintendo Switch 2, have gained traction after a surprise listing on the PEGI age rating website. The European ratings board recently flagged the upcoming Ubisoft title as launching on “Nintendo Switch 2,” fueling speculation that the console’s hardware capabilities could handle the open-world RPG—and that third-party support is already locked in.
The PEGI listing, first spotted by users on Famiboards (via this thread), explicitly names the unannounced Nintendo platform. PEGI rarely mislabels platforms, making this a strong indicator of Ubisoft’s plans. Historically, Assassin’s Creed games have skipped the original Switch due to hardware limitations, but whispers of the Switch 2’s upgraded specs—reportedly on par with current-gen consoles—suggest a shift in strategy.
This aligns with a recent GamesRadar report (linked here) claiming that Nintendo is courting major third-party franchises like Metal Gear Solid Delta and Assassin’s Creed Mirage for its next system. If true, Shadows—a sprawling feudal Japan-set entry—could join these titles as a flagship launch window release, signaling Nintendo’s ambition to close the gap with PlayStation and Xbox.
However, not all news is encouraging. As noted by GSM GoTech (full analysis here), the leak underscores the bittersweet reality of Nintendo’s timeline. While the PEGI rating hints at Shadows’ eventual arrival, the Switch 2 itself isn’t expected until early 2025, meaning fans may face a lengthy wait. Ubisoft has yet to confirm the listing, leaving room for skepticism, but industry insiders argue that pre-launch ratings often precede official announcements.
For now, the PEGI leak offers the strongest evidence yet that Nintendo’s next console is poised to redefine its third-party relationships—and that Assassin’s Creed Shadows might finally bring the franchise back to a Nintendo handheld. Stay tuned for updates as Ubisoft and Nintendo break their silence.
