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[NinjaCoachZ]

So 4chan --> GAF --> Internet --> GAF, then?

Gotta say that not releasing an AC game in the same year that the movie comes out is a gutsy move.

 

[Tsokolit]

Dang no feudal Japan. I'll take Egypt with a pet eagle though.

 

[lt519]

Hollywood taught me Egypt is full of pretty white people, so I expect that historical accuracy please.

The poster suggested the reason they chose Egypt was so they didn't have to focus so much effort on being historically accurate. So you may get your wish

 

[oti]

Hollywood taught me Egypt is full of pretty white people, so I expect that historical accuracy please.

With the authentic British accent of course.

 

[benny_a]

So 4chan --> GAF --> Internet --> GAF, then?

This is not just a repost of 4chan. This is Jason Scheier saying he independently heard this.

 

[freeofgreed]

Good to see ubisoft is learning and taking their time but kotaku better not moan about being blacklisted because this is the reason why. I'm pretty sure ubisoft has already done it because of syndicate leak.

When have they moaned about being blacklisted?

 

[Admiral Woofington]

The poster suggested the reason they chose Egypt was so they didn't have to focus so much effort on being historically accurate. So you may get your wish

With the authentic British accent of course.

I can't wait to play as Pharaoh Brad Powers, radest dude in Egypt

 

[Sciortino]

My fatigue for the franchise has hit me hard and I had to skip Syndicate. Hoping this setting brings me back.

 

[Auctopus]

Man I would love a black lead. Egypt was like the most diverse place of anywhere in the ancient world so it could be a pretty progressive game. And Ubisoft is pretty good about that stuff.

Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry

 

[Ragona]

Cool now i can keep syndicate for later this year. But if it was planned to release this year i doubt it will be completely different. Maybe just way more polished.

 

[jormungand]

So the love story between Ubi and Kotaku continues. I wonder when they are going to "leak" the official concept art/screenshots of the game.

 

[TheFrza]

This is awesome news. I've been basically boycotting this IP ever since they said it would be stupid not to release it annually. I might actually pick this one up; since it has time to fully cook.

 

[Markitron]

So 4chan --> GAF --> Internet --> GAF, then?

Gotta say that not releasing an AC game in the same year that the movie comes out is a gutsy move.

Maybe their reasoning is that the movie will keep AC in peoples minds, and that this is the only year they could have taken a break.

Since the game and film take place in the same universe, I wouldn't be surprised if Fassbender's character is the Animus subject in both the game and the film.

 

[pizzacat]

I hope that protagonist stays like that

 

[mangochutney]

When have they moaned about being blacklisted?

http://kotaku.com/a-price-of-games-journalism-1743526293

 

[Fonds]

I'd play that

It's a dance dance revolution platform.

 

[tearsintherain]

Sounds like its not a reboot though, which is what the series desperately needs. The modern day story has become convoluted and quite boring, having Desmond as an "anchor" for the series was great and they need to return to that idea, without all the 2012 end of the world stuff.

It'll suck having Syndicate give the modern era a cliffhanger never resolved ending, but I'd be fine with a total reboot that has 10% modern era per game that carries over from game to game, nothing so insane that you miss out on the story entirely if you jump into any game but a nice little fan service for people who play every game.

 

[SJRB]

I'd absolutely love for this to happen. The franchise deserves a break, and a redesign in a lot of parts.

 

[TheXbox]

Guys I think Jason is a Templar

 

[Maligna]

What the... Still not feudal Japan? I'm still not in then.

 

[J@hranimo]

If this is all true, then this just may be the first Assassin's Creed game I'll buy.

Keeping an eye on this rumor.

 

[matrixman92]

Always look forward to AC every year. Will be weird to go a year without one

 

[Mister Wolf]

I look forward to the time period they choose and their interpretation of what the ancient Egyptians looked like.

 

[Skux]

I wonder what ridiculous Egyptian-era technology they're going to cook up this time.

Mechanical repeating crossbows a la Gladiator?

Stargate-style unfolding helmets?

 

[NinjaCoachZ]

This is not just a repost of 4chan. This is Jason Scheier saying he independently heard this.

Hahaha, I know, I was just gently ribbing. I knew Schreier found out on his own, I was more referring to the fact that the article referenced the 4chan posts and the GAF thread (which he was also in), not implying he used them as a source. Sorry for causing any confusion.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Guys I think Jason is a Templar

your name and avatar confuse me lol

 

[Lucreto]

Sad now that there will be no Assassin's Creed this year.

I really loves these games.

 

[freeofgreed]

http://kotaku.com/a-price-of-games-journalism-1743526293

Them letting their readers know why their reviews are late != moaning about being blacklisted.

 

[Aces&Eights]

My fatigue for the franchise has hit me hard and I had to skip Syndicate. Hoping this setting brings me back.

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What can you jump off in Egypt? Pyramids = splat. Sphinx are not that tall, really.

Could we be seeing a reboot work new mechanics and a dumping of the old, tired ones?

 

[Beefy]

Can they get rid of the having to sync up by climbing to the top of buildings?

 

[Barry Burton]

The source said this bi-annual approach could be a new trend for Assassin’s Creed, which has suffered from franchise fatigue in recent years.

That's great, if true.

Anytime any series gets annualized, I eventually burn out and lose interest at a certain point. I haven't played a new AC since III, but depending on how this game shakes out, I might have to give it another shot.

 

[kencey]

Good news

 

[Elatreus]

This franchise REALLY needed a break. I'm glad Ubisoft has seen sense.

 

[Darryl M R]

I want a black protag. I will be Ubi stock if the protag is black.

 

[Trionix11]

I'm seriously intrested in Assassin's Creed now.

 

[nelchaar]

How do we know Jason isn't a part-time asscreed secret agent spy developer at Ubisoft? This is like the 4th creed game he's leaked.

 

[RiZ III]

A welcomed change. I lost interest as they brought the series closer and closer to modern times. I'd love to see it back in the renaissance or crusade setting, but ancient Egypt sounds epic. Very excited for this.

 

[Mexen]

Biannual releases is a good start, Ubisoft.

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

I wonder what ridiculous Egyptian-era technology they're going to cook up this time.

Mechanical repeating crossbows a la Gladiator?

Stargate-style unfolding helmets?

Empires reveals that the Templars are really Goa'uld who remained on Earth after the successful rebellion led by Daniel Jackson drove their Empire off of the Earth.

 

[VolticArchangel]

Related? http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=708121

if they cancelled that prince of persia reboot to use the shit for assassin's creed i will be salty as fuck. prince of persia was always better than asscreed

IIRC this project/prototype was called "Osiris", was PoP and was canned with the assets making it's way into an AC game later.

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

and Kotaku wonders why companies want to blacklist them

Ass creed taking its time can only be good for them

 

[NinjaCoachZ]

Biannual releases is a good start, Ubisoft.

I'm going to optimistically assume that "biannual" in the sense that the article was referring to is indeed once every 2 years and not the worst-case twice a year scenario.

 

[True Fire]

I'm kind of happy for Ubisoft tbh. Their recent decisions are the most self aware they have ever been. They started off this generation with their last generation mindset, and it's become clear that gamers expect better now.

I hope they improve their DLC model now that the franchise is biennial. Witcher 3/Bloodborne tier high profile expansions would be welcome.

 

[Filthy Casual]

Good news if true, used to be a big AC fan but it just got stale. An extra years development time can only be a good thing. Interesting setting too.

 

[Vilam]

Ah excellent, I've been wanting that franchise to go to Egypt since AC2. I've been fairly tepid on it for awhile, despite usually enjoying it when I jump in. Just too much AC too often. I'll happily give it a fair shake if they do some cool stuff with Egyptian mythology though!

 

[SonnyBoy]

Can't wait to see the protagonist and subsequently the antagonists...

 

[iNvid02]

japan still eludes us, but its a small price to pay for a reboot and shift to biannual

assuming this is all true of course, should wait for ubi's comment to kotaku to be certain ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

 

[Beefy]

Would people be more happy if they ditched the different reality part? So basically you will be a assassin in Egypt.

 

[bryanee]

So we might not see anything of this game until next year? I sure as shit don't wanna see it at e3 if its not out until 2017.

 

[tilomite!]

I've only played Ass Creed 2, this gives me hope for the series. It's a long ways away, but it's the first Creed to be on my radar, ever.