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[Draugoth]

Similar to Xbox joining hands with Hundred Star, a studio formed by ex-Rocksteady heads, eXputer has now seen graphical evidence that the company has also secured the distribution of a new project from the Montreal-based Panache Digital Games. For those not in the know, Panache was formed in 2014 by the original creator of the Assassin's Creed franchise, Patrice Désilets.

Precise details of the game are scant, but I can say that it's being built in Unreal Engine 5. In addition, there is a possibility that said game is 1666: Amsterdam, Patrice's long-time passion project, but I cannot confirm that at this point. During this year's Reboot Develop, Panache did come forward with a pitch, going over what the studio is working on, likely expecting to find a publisher for the new game.

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[HerjansEagleFeeder]

Probably pitching different ideas for the story as we speak. Needs to conform to the expectations of modern audiences.

"Why not make the main character gay?"
"1666 Amsterdam sure had rainbow colored things somewhere in the scenery!"
"If the main antagonist isn't male it won't work"
good stuff

 

[JohnnyFootball]

I could take shots at Microsoft here, but I won't.

I will say that I wish this studio well and hope that this partnership leads to a great game.

 

[Kurotri]

I will always respect Patrice, he was a visionary to me with PoP Sands of Time and of course Assassin's Creed. What Ubisoft did to him was fucking ghastly. It's a shame that he can only seemingly make 1 game per decade now and all we have so far is a janky game about apes together stronk. Really not my thing at all. It's all but confirmed basically that 1666 is his next project but I hope it's actually good because even AA games have a certain bar to reach now imo.

 

[feynoob]

This, I love it. Dont fking buy studios. Do strategy partnership and grow your library.

For once, they are acting like a gaming studio.

 

[March Climber]

Panache's only game thus far has been Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, a third-person survival game released in 2019 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

How was this game?

 

[Zheph]

How was this game?

Not good

 

[feynoob]

Probably pitching different ideas for the story as we speak. Needs to conform to the expectations of modern audiences.

"Why not make the main character gay?"
"1666 Amsterdam sure had rainbow colored things somewhere in the scenery!"
"If the main antagonist isn't male it won't work"
good stuff

Gay Master chief in heat with Doom guy, and in triangle love with dovahkiin.

Sign me up dude. It would be the best erotic game we have ever seen.

 

[ManaByte]

Will Jade Raymond swoop in and take credit for his game like she did on AC?

 

[Audiophile]

I was literally searching what Panache were doing and if 1666 was happening just 3-4hrs ago, crazy coincidence..

ACII is my fave game, so 1666 has me really intrigued.

I wonder if this might be something to do with Private Division supposedly getting butchered by Take Two as I believe they were/are in partnership with them.

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

Will Jade Raymond swoop in and take credit for his game like she did on AC?

She's still living in your head rent free I see

 

[IntentionalPun]

Assassins Creed was like a tech demo to me. All it really had going for it (for me) was graphics and smooth but kinda boring traversal.

 

[March Climber]

Not good

What did it do right and what did it do wrong? Trying to get a sense of their strengths and weaknesses.

 

[midnightAI]

Is it coming to other platforms besides XBox and PC or has he decided to do slimy platform things? (Sorry, couldnt help it)

 

[hybrid_birth]

Ouch right in the panache.

Sounds like some weird ihop breakfast item.

 

[ungalo]

I didn't like Ancestors but i still think it's an interesting choice for Xbox publishing.

I don't really understand why Xbox are getting more ambitious now that they basically lost, especially with games that don't seem to be made for a big audience

 

[Punished Miku]

Sounds good to me.

Best beard in the business.

 

[Punished Miku]

How was this game?

If you like Seaman, Mr. Mosquito and Tokyo Jungle you might love it. Or hate it.

 

[March Climber]

If you like Seaman, Mr. Mosquito and Tokyo Jungle you might love it. Or hate it.

I enjoyed 2 out of 3 (didn't like Seaman but I understand why people loved it's humor).

 

[Varteras]

She's still living in your head rent free I see

Look, I'm not gonna lie. She's been rent free in my head. And my hand. And a couple socks. I needed to get that off my chest. The admission, I mean. Not like... nevermind.