Gradly
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Like this
Aha I'm convinced now
I also hope Greece still considered too so we have even more variety
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Assassin's Creed Origins screenshot leaks, new details (AC4 team, Naval combat, more)
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Aha I'm convinced now
I also hope Greece still considered too so we have even more variety
A 4 second clip saying "A New Era Begins" and the Assassin Crest in the background
Sharpen your blade. The Assassin's will step out of the shadows.. Is the comment on the video.
Gradly
Member
https://twitter.com/Assassins_UK/status/864511845994024960
"Sharpen your blade. The Assassins will soon step out of the shadows..."
Hmmm... sounds like a soft reboot
Depends on which leak you want to believe. If it's the one that places the game in the first or second century AD, Alexandria will probably be one of the main locations.
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[img]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vkSUqnWVEjo/UVWKn6RwfeI/AAAAAAAAB_M/D6v20PDNmsw/s1600/agora.jpg[/img]The main problem with Alexandria would probably be how wide many of its streets were. If they keep it historically accurate, we might have another AC3 situation on our hands where the city layouts didn't lend themselves very well to fluid rooftop traversal.
Praise Jupiter
https://twitter.com/Assassins_UK/status/864511845994024960
"Sharpen your blade. The Assassins will soon step out of the shadows..."
Hmmm... sounds like a soft reboot
Okay, I'm in.
Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!
Member
I want it to take place in the 400s BC so that there can be a mission where I help Herodotus
RocknRola
Member
Actually very excited for this litle bit of info! Never knew why they took it off afterwards.
Really liking the sound of all these leaks and I can't wait to see a proper flush and living Egypt instead of the usual "the awesome stuff is already dead/destroyed/abandoned for thousands of years". That alone will be a massive breath of fresh air IMO!
Make it work Ubi
Really liking the sound of all these leaks and I can't wait to see a proper flush and living Egypt instead of the usual "the awesome stuff is already dead/destroyed/abandoned for thousands of years". That alone will be a massive breath of fresh air IMO!
Make it work Ubi
Peroroncino
Member
Oh come on... :/
Japan setting would make me buy an AC game without a moment of hesitation.
Darkstorne
Member
Aha I'm convinced now
I also hope Greece still considered too so we have even more variety
Greece is definitely happening. That was even mentioned in the original Kotaku leak. There's a good chance it won't be this year though, but in a direct sequel to this year's game and story. Definitely no need to worry about architecture though! Ancient civilizations were still insanely advanced with architecture. It's a common misconception though, thinking of small towns with short buildings.
Yeah it's definitely an odd stance to take. There's an amazing orient trilogy just waiting to happen. I assume it's their emergency panic button for the series.
After seeing this fan art for an AC game set in China there's nothing I want more...
Green Ninja
Banned
After the original AC I always assumed ancient Japan was the logical setting for a sequel
AusRoachman
Member
Excited to see they are taking a lot of gear / customisation from unity , still one of my fav assassin games . Still one of the best looking as well.
Getting amazed every time I see this fan art. It would be a dream game coming true.
MosquitoSmasher
Member
Those comments about Japan are a goddamned huge shame. Ever since the first AC I've been hoping and expecting for one to be set in Japan.
Man
Are we expecting a reveal this week or is this probably it and time to wait for E3?
Man
Are we expecting a reveal this week or is this probably it and time to wait for E3?
Those comments about Japan are a goddamned huge shame. Ever since the first AC I've been hoping and expecting for one to be set in Japan.
Man
Are we expecting a reveal this week or is this probably it and time to wait for E3?
If you want to believe the rumours, this Friday.
Either way, past AC's have been teased before E3, even fully revealed, like Syndicate.
MosquitoSmasher
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Oh nice. The rumor came from 4chan or the other source?
wesleyshark
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Mmmmyes
https://twitter.com/Assassins_UK/status/864511845994024960
"Sharpen your blade. The Assassins will soon step out of the shadows..."
Hmmm... sounds like a soft reboot
There's been various rumors coming from 4Chan, that date was in one of them (the latest one).
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Please, please, please get rid of the icons telling me what to do and where to do it, they kill any sense of exploration. At the very least, allow me to turn them off if I choose.
he who dwells
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https://www.reddit.com/r/assassinscreed/comments/6brys5/origins_daily_leak_counter/
Annnnnnd another one.
Jesper Kyd not returning would be the worst news for me.
Annnnnnd another one.
Jesper Kyd not returning would be the worst news for me.
Lord of Castamere
Member
These "leaks" are just regurgitating themselves at this point.
PhantomThief
Banned
I thought he hasnt done the ost for them in a while?
Not since Revelations at least.
he who dwells
Member
There was an early rumor stating that he might be back, so I got my hopes up a little bit
Bunch of dumb asses if they're not getting him back tbh.Would only be interesting if they hugely revamped crowd traversal and pursuit in a big way...
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
Maybe I am missing something but I can't imagine doing Egypt without doing tombs. The afterlife set up was something that the Egyptians spent a lot of time in preparation for. I can almost feel some AC2 like stuff going through my head after an assasination where your character has a conversation with the target as they pass on. I loved that.
Edit: also, depending on the set up, that location can have a TON of religious stuff going on. Rome, Egypt, Israel... etc.
Edit: also, depending on the set up, that location can have a TON of religious stuff going on. Rome, Egypt, Israel... etc.
SliChillax
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Hope tue heavy emphasis rumor on crafting is bullshit. Hate crafting with a passion.
I like Jesper Kyd as much as the next person but Brian Tyler's AC4 soundtrack was very good. And Wintory is fantastic in general. OST is in good hands if they're involved.
I didn't understand that "Will not return to annualization instead will have the major expansions. "
What does it mean ?
Austin Wintory did a wonderful job with AC Syndicate though and he's bad (not as lead composer but still)
Otherwise I like everything I read so far if it's true (seems plausible but who knows)
I'd like more details of the narrative/missions structure and how the open world really works
If they want to do an "Empire" trilogy that means we could get Greece next time and then maybe Italy/Turkey/Spain ? idk
What does it mean ?
Austin Wintory did a wonderful job with AC Syndicate though and he's bad (not as lead composer but still)
Otherwise I like everything I read so far if it's true (seems plausible but who knows)
I'd like more details of the narrative/missions structure and how the open world really works
If they want to do an "Empire" trilogy that means we could get Greece next time and then maybe Italy/Turkey/Spain ? idk
I'm guessing he's saying that the two other "games" in the trilogy will be DLC/expandalones (think Freedom Cry but presumably somewhat larger in scope) rather than full-price retail releases that are separated by 12 months a la the Ezio games.
Significant DLC after launch. If The Witcher 3 was as big an influence on this game as rumored we're probably talking about a literal expansion pack akin to the ones that game got.
Makes sense, thanks.
So that would mean a new release cycle and a new business cycle
Fall 2017 main game
Spring 2018 first big expansion
Fall 2018 second big expansion
Fall 2019 next main game
Pretty much what TW3 did indeed (but idk if the two expansions were equal for TW3)
It would work ok I guess if they put enough manpower behind it, but that means we wouldn't get full scope sequels with several big cities and 30 hours of a linear mainquest
Oh no I love his work too! I meant "he's back" (in the latest reddit rumor)
I immediately thought the Roman Empire which could share some links with Ezios story. Imagining escaping a gladiator pit and assassinating Ceasar
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
That's what I was imagining.
Frostinferno
Member
If that's to be believed, good news on the present day storyline progressing.
Lord of Castamere
Member
They'd be dumb not to do that. Start with The War of Spartacus, and move through Caesars reign and assassination. The game writes itself.
Blood & Wine is much larger than Hearts of Stone. The latter just expands an existing sub-region (Velen) whereas the former is set in a completely new region (Toussaint). Here's a before and after of Velen:
And here's Toussaint (the image is from a guide, so ignore the red circles):
AntraxSuicide
Banned
AC1 was also largely shit but it didn't stop Ubisoft from putting Altair references and gear in all the games. I think they'll try to go back and "fix" Arno's stuff.
he who dwells
Member
Gotta admit that AC4 had the best score that was not composed by jesper kyd. It doesn't come close to what Kyd created for the series though.
I love Austin wintory, his work on Journey was phenomenal, but I hated the soundtrack of Syndicate, didn't feel like it suited AC at all. Also gotta say that I'm always biased towards Jesper LOL.
On topic tho, everything that I'm seeing about this game sounds really promising and as an Egyptian, I can't wait to see what they're gonna do with this one.
ChasingComets
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I think the concern here is that unlike some of the other periods that were chosen for the AC games, there are a ton of Historical/Feudal Japan representation in games already. It's a bit of a known quality, so it's going to be a bit harder to make an AC game with a Japanese setting stand out. Also goes against their stated direction for heading into periods with less historical accuracy for the narrative and design freedom.
