Summary
Despite the current onslaught of layoffs consuming the industry and rumors that the publisher is in serious trouble, Ubisoft seems determined to stick with its plans to release at least another sixAssassin’s Creedgames in the near future. From live-service platforms to sprawling RPGs to mobile adventures and a good few in between,the upcoming slate ofAssassin’s Creedtitlesis promising, but does run the risk of oversaturating the franchise once again, something that Ubisoft has managed largely to avoid since the release ofAssassin’s Creed Originsin 2017.
Hopefully, with eachAssassin’s Creedproject focusing on offering a different type of experience, the franchise will manage to keep its head above the water. But those unique concepts might not be enough for some projects, likeAssassin’s Creed Invictus. While a new multiplayerAssassin’s Creedis something fans have been desperate for, it might not be enough by itself to convince them to hop on board, but the return of a long-requested setting could give it the edge it needs.
Assassin’s Creed Invictus Should Put The Assassin-Templar War Back In The Spotlight
Introduced all the way back in2007’sAssassin’s Creed, the Assassin-Templar War is the basis for the vast majority of the series' ongoing narrative. While the historical setting and characters change, the seemingly never-ending war between the Assassins and the Templars is still the backbone of whatever story most entries are telling, from Ezio’s battle against the Borgias, to Connor’s fight against the British.
Though the Assassin-Templar War is still technically featured in modernAssassin’s Creedgames, it often takes a backseat to the game’s main narrative, with the settings ofOrigins,Odyssey, andValhallaall taking place long before the Assassin Brotherhood and Templar Order were officially founded. Instead, these most recentAssassin’s Creedgames have put new villains at the forefront, with the biggest beingthe Order of the Ancients, a sort of proto-Templar Order. It’s been quite a while since the Assassin-Templar War has taken center stage in anAssassin’s Creedgame, and many fans long for its return, with it offering familiarity and simplicity.
Assassin’s Creed Invictus Could Be The Perfect Place for an Assassin Vs. Templar Revival
Announced back in September 2022, not much at all is known aboutAssassin’s Creed Invictus. Currently, the only piece of official information surroundingInvictusis that it will be a multiplayer game. It’s unclear what settingInvictuswill use, what characters will appear, how it will tie into the overarchingAssassin’s Creedstory, or even what type of multiplayer gameplay fans are going to be getting. But with so muchuncertainty surroundingAssassin’s Creed Invictus, there’s plenty of room for speculation and wish lists, and one big desire is to see the return of the Assassin-Templar War.
Being a multiplayer game, the Assassin-Templar War might actually be the perfect structure forAssassin’s Creed Invictus. Taking place over the course of hundreds of years,the Assassin-Templar WargivesInvictusplenty of room for experimentation when it comes to different maps and characters, being able to draw from countless historical periods set within the conflict’s boundaries. This could also lead to a variety of different weapons, ranging from medieval-era bows and blades to WW1-era rifles. And of course, this backdrop would letAssassin’s Creed Invictususe the franchise’s most powerful tool, nostalgia, paving the way for character cameos and fan-favorite settings to return.
Assassin’s Creed: Mirage
WHERE TO PLAY
Play as a cunning young street thief seeking answers in this majestic Middle Eastern open world. Experience the home of the original Assassins in this exciting new narrative-driven, open world adventure. 15 years since the first Assassin’s Creed redefined adventure, experience the franchises' trademark parkour and stealth like never before - in Assasin’s Creed Mirage. In this smaller scale, back to basics Assassin’s caper, you play Basim, a young street thief seeking answers. Roam the richly-detailed, reactive and vibrant streets of 9th century Baghdad, uncovering the mysteries of the past as you fight to secure your future. Stalk the shadows. Become the ultimate assassin.
