Summary
Assassin’s Creedhas been in a bit of a rough for a little while. While a lot of people felt thatAssassin’s Creed Miragewas a decent return to form (we didn’t think so), the struggles surrounding Assassin’s Creed Shadows haveseen it pushed back to February next year, a month that will see it compete with other massive releases such asLike A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii,Avowed, Civilization 7, and the juggernaut that isMonster Hunter Wilds.
Assassin’s Creed is still a money-making behemoth though, and reports from reliable insider Tom Henderson that claimed Ubisoft plans on releasing ten new Assassin’s Creed games before 2030 suggests that the developer knows it too. That’s obviously a lot of games in very little time, but we still didn’t know the frequency of these releases - that is until Henderson further elaborated on the Assassin’s Creed master plan on the most recent episode of the Xbox Two + One podcast.
Assassin’s Creed Will Reportedly Get A New Game Every Six Months For A Decade
In the podcast, Henderson talks a little about Ubisoft’s current development pipeline for the next few years, which he describes as “strong”. He lists a bunch of titles that are currently unannounced, including a new Ghost Recon game, Far Cry 7,the rumored Rayman title, an extraction shooter called Far Cry: Maverick, before then going into the many,manyAssassin’s Creed games in development.
They’ve got Assassin’s Creed Shadows, they’ve also got Assassin’s Creed Invictus next year, Assassin’s Creed Hexe, Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag remake, and they plan to do a new Assassin’s Creed every six months or so for the next ten years, I believe.
If Ubisoft actually sticks to those plans, that means we’ll be getting 20 Assassin’s Creed games of varying size and scope over the next ten years, which is a completely absurd level of output that you have to wonder whethera developer that’s already in a bit of troublecan pull off. Not to mention that these plans may not go ahead ifUbisoft actually decides to accept a buyout and go private, as recent rumors have suggested.
We’ll have to wait and see how this bombardment of Assassin’s Creed games actually manifests, or whether this reported plan is something Ubisoft sticks to at all. If it does, get ready for a lot more Assassin’s Creed in the future, for better or for worse.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
