Summary
Back in September 2022, Ubisoft laid out its plan for the future of theAssassin’s Creedfranchise. TheAssassin’s Creedshowcase officially unveiled four games currently in development for the now classic series. Along with the recently releasedAssassin’s Creed Mirage, these planned games areAssassin’s Creed Jade(mobile-exclusive/China setting),Assassin’s Creed Red(Japan setting), andAssassin’s Creed Hexe(European witch trial setting). One month after this showcase, Ubisoft announced the multiplayerProject Invictus, which is labeled as a multiplayerACexperience, before also announcingAssassin’s Creed Nexus(VR).
According to Insider Gaming, there are rumored to be an additional threeAssassin’s Creedgames currently in the concept or prototype stage/ pre-development. The codenames for these projects areNebula,Echoes, andRaid. If theAssassin’s Creedfranchise’s prototype naming historyis any indication, then these codenames should hint at what they are going to be. Though things can change drastically from a pitch to a final product, rumors surrounding these games can at least present an idea of what fans can see down the road. So far, all rumors suggest thatProject Raidis going to be another multiplayer-exclusiveAssassin’s Creedgame.
All Assassin’s Creed Games Rumored To Be In Pre-Development (Or Development)
Assassin’s Creed Raid Details Revealed So Far
Project Raidwas allegedly pitched by Ubisoft Chengdu, a division of the company based in Chengdu, China.Project Raidis said to be a free-to-play 4-player cooperative title with a PvE focus. Rumors also suggest that the playable characters will be Assassins from across the franchise. It is not currently known if Raid will be a part ofAssassin’s Creed Infinity,the future of the seriesin the form of a single hub.
It is currently announced that the multiplayerProject Invictusis going to be a part ofInfinity,which could suggest thatRaidwill follow suit. In addition toInvictusandRaid,Project Echoesis said to be a third multiplayerAssassin’s Creedgame. Rumored to be in development at Ubisoft Annecy,co-developer ofThe Division 2and the studio behind the multiplayer sections ofACandSplinter Cellgames,Invictusis said to make use of Ubisoft Scalar Technology. Though there are several multiplayerACgames on the table,Raid’s codename may suggest what sets it apart.
Assassin’s Creed Raid’s Codename Likely Leans into Multiplayer Roots
Assassin’s Creed Raidcould potentially be a game dedicated to or inspired by the Raid side activities inValhalla.Perhaps allowing players to team up with their friends to raid non-player enemy strongholds or encampments in varioussettings throughout theAssassin’s Creedfranchise. This could be an opportunity to provide unlockable gear and rewards that players can equip for their character or perhaps use to customize a home camp. As the game is said to be free-to-play, it is presumed that there will be some sort of in-game purchases made available.
Assassin’s Creedgames of the past have shown that multiplayer can work well in the franchise.Assassin’s Creed 3’s matchmaking andAssassin’s CreedUnity’s multiplayerare great examples of fun ideas that could have been made even better with updates and polish.Raidoffers an exciting opportunity for the franchise to provide an easily accessible, free-to-play multiplayer experience that anyone can play. Whether it is inspired byValhalla’s Raids or some new PvE concept altogether, players should certainly stay tuned for more information in the future.
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.
