The games industry is full of poorly kept secrets and leaks, and theAssassin’s Creedfranchise is especially prone to information coming out too early. And while the next iteration ofAssassin’s Creedseems to follow Vikings and Norse mythologyaccording to various leaks, fans still don’t know for sure. However, it seems that may change soon.
Shinobi602, a noted games industry insider responsible for a healthy share of leaks, has recently responded to a Twitter user asking about a potentialAssassin’s Creedannouncement. In the reply, Shinobi602 simply stated, “almost there,” implying that an announcement may be happening soon. The latest entry in the franchise,Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey,released back in 2018, so the time is just about right for the next entry.
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An announcement likely would’ve happened at the now-canceled E3 2020. However, the most likely scenario is now some type of digital event, with Ubisoft opting to show off the game, or potentially just a trailer, that way. It’s difficult to say just when that announcement will be made, but with this year’s release calendar relatively clear, it’s a good time to see what’s next for the franchise.
Microsoft is planningdigital Xbox eventsin lieu of E3, and with Sony presumably taking the same route for the PS5, it’s possible the game will show up with one of those shows. The nextAssassin’s Creedwould almost certainly release this fall at the earliest, so there’s a good chance that the new game will be a cross-generation release likeBlack Flag.That, or Ubisoft could possibly release a current-gen and next-gen title, as it did withUnityandRoguein the past. Of course, that’s simply speculation.
In some ways, it’s surprising how little has leaked about the game thus far. A list ofachievements forAssassin’s Creed: Valhallaleakedrecently, though it’s difficult to tell if the leak is legitimate. In the past,Assassin’s Creedgames have leaked from merchandise and people witnessing presentations they weren’t meant to see, so the relative silence is a bit strange.
It’s only a matter of time until fans actually get to see the nextAssassin’s Creed,and with Shinobi claiming fans are nearly there, the wait likely won’t be much longer.
