A few days before its Ubisoft Forward 2023, the French publisher reveals the future of the Assassin’s Creed saga. A new game that will surprise fans.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage will debut on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on October 12, 2023. A new episode that promises a return to basics with a more linear adventure. And after ? Ubi has big plans with a series of games in different universes. One of them has finally been announced and it is very special.
Assassin’s Creed Nexus announced, the franchise shaken up
To avoid a new leak and prepare fans, Ubisoft announces Assassin’s Creed Nexus. A title that is both very familiar and very far from the habits of the series. Indeed, this episode will stand out in two ways. Already, we can play different iconic heroes of the franchise like Ezio Auditore (AC2), Connor and Haytham Kenway (AC3) as well as Kassandra (AC Odyssey). These four iconic characters will all be playable through a VR game. A first for Assassin’s Creed.
The heroes will share the spotlight fairly evenly over sixteen missions. Even though it is a virtual reality production, Assassin’s Creed Nexus will respect the legacy of the license. According to Tom Henderson, who had spoiled the surprise, we would find the mechanics that are part of the DNA of the saga. Namely infiltration, leaps of faith in total immersion, parkour and fights similar to what we know. In terms of equipment, we could fight with swords, throw knives, shoot enemies with crossbow bolts or even throw smoke bombs to save ourselves like a ninja.
Assassin’s Creed Nexus would offer travel via teleportation or in the classic way with the sticks. Two types of commands very common in VR. On the other hand, do not expect an open world game. The 16 missions of the game will take place, if the information is verified, in linear levels. A news that will surely please those who overdose on the open world.
A presentation at Ubisoft Forward 2023
However, bad news, no image or trailer for this announcement. The full presentation will take place this Monday June 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. during Ubisoft Forward 2023. One of the main conferences of the Summer Game Fest 2023. “The Assassin’s Creed Nexus emblem…and its secrets.” Are you ready to jump into virtual reality and become a Master Assassin? See you at Ubisoft Forward on June 12 for a full reveal ».
A Ubi showcase which will therefore be very franchise-oriented given thatAssassin’s Creed Mirage will also come by to say hello. Given the fairly close release date, we can hope for a long gameplay video and perhaps a clarification on a recent discovery. In its assessment, the ESRB, the US rating organization, mentioned microtransactions for the game. “In-game purchases” can we read in the description. An astonishing discovery insofar as Ubisoft had claimed that there would be none of this. Will there finally be purchases with real money but purely cosmetic? Verdict next week, if Ubi addresses the subject during his conference or the following days.