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Rumor: No Assassin’s Creed In 2016, Next Entry Set In Egypt
It’s been a number of years since Ubisoft has surprised fans with an Assassin’s Creed game announcement. No, we’re not talking about the game’s annual schedule. We’re referring to consistent leaks that pull the rug out from underneath the publisher.
Kotaku has a knack for uncovering details about upcoming titles in the series. Last year, the outlet revealed Assassin’s Creed syndicate with video to back up its claims, and that’s just the most recent instance.
A rumor suggests that the franchise is skipping this year. Those same rumblings indicate that a 2017 entry will be set in Egypt.
Kotaku reports that the information matches what it has heard about the franchise. The game is being developed under the codename “Empire,” according to the site.
If a core Assassin’s Creed title does skip 2016, you won’t be wanting for the franchise. The two remaining entries of the 2D, sidescrolling Chronicles branch are slated for release early this year. Ubisoft reported on its last earnings call that early sales of Syndicate were down, likely because of consumer reaction to Unity's problematic release.
Additionally, the long-awaited Assassin’s Creed film starring Michael Fassbender is planned for release in theaters on December 21. We contacted Ubisoft for comment, which provided this statement in response. “We can’t comment on rumor or speculation," the publisher says. "We’re always happy when players are excited about our games, past, present and future. In the meantime, we hope that the latest images from the Assassin’s Creed movie set will keep fans of the franchise happy and eager to find out more!”
[Source: Kotaku]
Our Take
As with any rumor, we urge that you keep things in perspective. However, Kotaku’s track record with regard to Assassin’s Creed suggests that there might be something to this.
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