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Following Leak, Ubisoft Officially Unveils Assassin's Creed Unity Footage

by Kyle Hilliard on March 21, 2014 at 10:46 AM

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Earlier this week, a number of details leaked online about a new installment of the Assassin's Creed franchise with the subtitle Unity taking place during the French Revolution. Ubisoft has confirmed the game's existence, and released some teaser footage showing the game in motion.

The description for the video appearing on YouTube reads, "We have been working on the new Assassin's Creed for more than three years and although we weren't quite ready to show you our full vision for a next-gen only AC, it seems Abstergo are trying to force our hand! So here's a true first look at in-game footage from Assassin's Creed Unity. Stay tuned - we'll have many more exciting details for you in the months ahead!"

You can check out the short video below, which reveals the location and the look of this entry's assassin protagonist.

[Source: Ubisoft YouTube, via Kotaku]

Our Take
I'm happy to see Ubisoft embrace the leak that occurred earlier this week. There is no reason to pretend it didn't happen, and this video gives a worthwhile taste of what's coming next for the series.

I have been playing AC since the first installment so no matter how many they make, I will prolly play each one. But I really hope this one really gets back to its core concept of Assassins vs Templars. I want to see a brotherhood similar to the first AC. I don't want to feel like I'm the only assassin in Paris. I want to be able to go back to the Assassin HQ and interact. I want to feel like an assassin again. Edward Kenway was not a real assassin and i really didn't like his story. Why can't ubisoft just listen to the needs and wants of the fans? One of the small but important difference that I HATED about Edward's assassin was that his hood wasn't beaked and it more rounded. You can see his whole face even under the hood (It seems they have brought back that same feature for the current protagonist). And why is this new assassin wearing a black cloak instead of white? One of my favorite thing about the original AC was that you felt like an eagle running across rooftops and assassinating different guards. Ubisoft has gotten away from that. Please, someone give me some feedback as I know I cannot be the only one feeling this way

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by kevattack9 Friday, March 21, 2014 at 01:25 PM

So by abstergo, they mean kotaku, right?
by TallJon96 Friday, March 21, 2014 at 01:25 PM

I have never played an assassin's creed game all the way through, or ever owned one, but I have always thought II was the best, and that the series has been going downhill from there. To me this looks like it could be a return to what made assassin's creed so popular, and hopefully will revive the series (especially after the miserable failure IV is supposed to be).
by Arash2067 Friday, March 21, 2014 at 01:30 PM

I want it on ps3, pllllllllz ...
by Jeff Kaos Friday, March 21, 2014 at 01:34 PM

I'm not a big fan of the AC series but I have played through most of them and have sunk over 80 hours on Black Flag because it's awesome so I'm looking forward to the next installment. I'm still holding out for an AC game set in a more modern/near future setting though because muskets, throwing knives and smoke bombs are getting stale. I want cloaking devices, ray guns and grappling rifles.
by stevej713 Friday, March 21, 2014 at 01:35 PM

Yet another Assassin's Creed game. What a surprise.
by Divad Friday, March 21, 2014 at 01:37 PM

It's got that AC2 look. So awesome! Only wish his outfit was white like the rest of the Assassin's.
by Lil J Moore Friday, March 21, 2014 at 01:38 PM

Another AC game. Joy
by Coach Mo Friday, March 21, 2014 at 01:52 PM

This looks great, cant wait to be in this world. Going to be a lot of fun.
by Jay021794 Friday, March 21, 2014 at 02:02 PM

I have been playing AC since the first installment so no matter how many they make, I will prolly play each one. But I really hope this one really gets back to its core concept of Assassins vs Templars. I want to see a brotherhood similar to the first AC. I don't want to feel like I'm the only assassin in Paris. I want to be able to go back to the Assassin HQ and interact. I want to feel like an assassin again. Edward Kenway was not a real assassin and i really didn't like his story. Why can't ubisoft just listen to the needs and wants of the fans? One of the small but important difference that I HATED about Edward's assassin was that his hood wasn't beaked and it more rounded. You can see his whole face even under the hood (It seems they have brought back that same feature for the current protagonist). And why is this new assassin wearing a black cloak instead of white? One of my favorite thing about the original AC was that you felt like an eagle running across rooftops and assassinating different guards. Ubisoft has gotten away from that. Please, someone give me some feedback as I know I cannot be the only one feeling this way
by Leonick Friday, March 21, 2014 at 02:06 PM

I wonder what new mechanics they'll bring to the table. With the setting I doubt we'll boats and an open ocean to sail so they're gonna have to make up for somehow. Wouldn't want your newest game to have less gameplay functionality than your last would you?
by Proprietary-Windmill Friday, March 21, 2014 at 02:14 PM

Looks gorgeous, can't wait to see some gameplay!
by Jax Friday, March 21, 2014 at 02:24 PM

I really hope Ubisoft will take some risks with this game.
by F1rsTag Friday, March 21, 2014 at 02:24 PM

I want this Assassin's Creed to have a female lead role. that would be awesome.
by Jack Friday, March 21, 2014 at 02:26 PM

I was let down by AC 3 and skipped Black Flag, but I am strangely excited for this.
by MATThematical Friday, March 21, 2014 at 02:26 PM

France? Nice!
by Rambolike Friday, March 21, 2014 at 02:34 PM

Doesn't anyone have AC fatigue yet?
by Ex-Morpheus Friday, March 21, 2014 at 02:38 PM

Great news ! But no Wii U love then...
by tusunami Friday, March 21, 2014 at 02:49 PM

Say what there is already a trailer for the next AC game. These games in the series coming out every year will run its course.you watch then they are going to have to think of a way to reinvent the genre.
by John Marston Friday, March 21, 2014 at 02:49 PM

Whoooooo!! Not to thrilled about the title though, I'll have to see if and how Ubisoft changes it.
by KillerRabbit Friday, March 21, 2014 at 02:52 PM

The French Revolution is a fascinating point in history, though it poses the same risk as Assassin's Creed III. It would be a little far fetched for one man to play a major part in every notable event from this time period. Let's hope Ubisoft takes a more subtle approach with this game.