It's been a while since we've heard anything about it... Assassin's Creed Red resurfaced on February 8, 2024, during the presentation ofUbisoft's third-quarter financial report. The good news is that the game has been given a deadline for its release. Planned for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series, the game set in feudal Japan should be released in the new fiscal year, i.e. before March 2025.
As far as the synopsis is concerned, there's no word yet, but in terms of gameplay, Assassin's Creed Red should, as in the franchise's other opuses, blend traditional RPG elements with a renewed emphasis on infiltration, a central aspect of the series' identity. We do know, however, that the game will feature two playable characters: a female shinobi and a male samurai, the latter supposedly inspired by Yasuke, the historical African samurai. This represents a significant inclusion of historical figures in playable roles, a first for the franchise.
As for gameplay mechanics, these may well draw inspiration from acclaimed titles such asElden Ring, Ghost of Tsushima and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, particularly in terms of exploration and combat. According to the latest rumors, the map also promises to be vast, larger than Valhalla's, but not as extensive asOdyssey's, offering less guidance and more freedom of exploration. Combat should also see a significant evolution, with enemies possessing a posture bar that players could target to destabilize opponents, suggesting a more strategic and demanding approach to confrontations.
In short, a fine promise, if the information is confirmed by Ubisoft... All that remains is to find out for sure!
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