Assassins

Assassin’s Creed Mirage‘s creative director has shared that there are no plans to develop downloadable content or post-launch content for the new game. Per Rock Paper Shotgun, Ubisoft Bordeaux’s Stéphane Boudon answered the query in a Reddit AMA with the Assassin’s Creed Mirage team. “For now, Mirage has no plan for DLC or extensive post-launch,” he replied. This is in line with what the developer has said previously, describing Mirage as a “tightly crafted, narrative-driven” experience that reflects the earlier entries…

The first open-world Star Wars game is on the way from Ubisoft, but just how open are those worlds? According to developer Massive Entertainment, Star Wars Outlaws will feature several "hand-crafted" planets to explore, each one being roughly the size of two "zones" in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey."It's a crude analogy, but the size of one planet might be about two of the zones in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, for example," creative director Julian Gerighty said to Edge magazine (via Eurogamer). "It could be…

Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade‘s upcoming beta will roll out on August 3 for fans, promising an “Assassin’s Creed adventure for free, anywhere, anytime.” Those on iOS and Android devices are able to sign up now for Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade‘s closed beta through the game’s official site. Ubisoft is keen to gather feedback from fans to help the Level Infinite team to develop “the most authentic, experience for Assassin’s Creed on mobile yet.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfJw0zBEyjE Set in third-century BCE…

OWO and Ubisoft have partnered to bring physical sensations to Ubisoft's game portfolio. The collaboration begins with Assassin's Creed Mirage, the latest installment in the popular franchise, with a haptic suit that promises to "incorporate some exclusive sensations never felt before."Via the OWO Haptic Gaming System exclusive to Assassin's Creed Mirage Edition, players will join Basim, a street thief plagued by visions, as he seeks answers and justice--and be able to experience the impacts felt by the…

Did you ever feel that your Assassin's Creed experience wasn't personal enough? Maybe not, but Ubisoft is betting that you'd like to give it a try regardless. The company has teamed up with OWO to release an Assassin's Creed Mirage edition haptic feedback shirt. Put it on and you'll feel parkour, impacts and "exclusive sensations never felt before" — yes, really. You might want to close the door while you're playing, from the sound of it. OWO's shirt includes haptic points at on your chest, stomach, lower back and arms.…

Assassin’s Creed Codename Red, an upcoming Assassin’s Creed title set in Japan, will be launching next year according to one Ubisoft employee’s post. In a LinkedIn post spotted by Access The Animus, a member of Ubisoft’s business development and brand partnership team shared that they are looking for sponsorship partners for Assassin’s Creed Codename Red. While no release date or official title for Assassin’s Creed Codename Red has been confirmed, the post suggested that it will be launching in 2024. “We are seeking…

It's the season for sales, and with several storefronts offering some big summer savings, Ubisoft is joining in on the fun with some great discounts on its various franchises. The Ubisoft Summer Sale has plenty of single games for sale, but for anyone looking to dive into several games in one go, the bundle deals are the real highlight here.The Assassin's Creed American History bundle is essential for fans of the series, as it packages Assassin's Creed III alongside the excellent…

Ubisoft has announced that the upcoming Assassin's Creed Mirage will include a mode called History of Baghdad. This, as Ubisoft says, is an effort to bring "players closer to history." The mode will be available for free when the game launches this fall.History of Baghdad offers historically accurate articles that players can read after discovering specific sites throughout the game, serving as a reward for exploration. These articles cover five topics including economy, belief and daily life, government,…

Ubisoft is leaning more and more into the pirate's life, it appears. The company appears to be working on a remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag.According to a report from Kotaku, the project is still in early development and will not be ready for a few years. The report also says that a team at Ubisoft Singapore will be heavily involved in ensuring the game is up to modern standards.Besides that, not much is known about the upcoming remake, and it's unclear if Ubisoft will take inspiration from…

The Making of Assassin's Creed: 15th Anniversary Edition examines the last 15 years of Ubisoft's action series. The $50 standard hardcover edition features 240 pages of art from the series' many games, as well as interviews with developers and articles covering Assassin's Creed's history.The $100 Deluxe edition, shown above, includes the book with a special cover, a slipcover, and two lithograph prints. You can preorder both at Amazon.Neither of the editions are discounted at this time, but Amazon often marks down books…