A rumor circulating online suggests that Assassin's Creed Red will mark the conclusion of Ubisoft's flagship franchise's Origins formula.
According to the rumor, Assassin's Creed Red, an open-world game set in feudal Japan, will be the last main series of Assassin's Creed titles to adopt the Origins formula. While Ubisoft has confirmed the game's setting, details about its gameplay and features remain scarce.
Although Ubisoft has yet to disclose official information about Assassin's Creed Red, rumors and alleged leaks have provided fans with some insight into what they can expect. The latest rumors indicate a potential release in 2024 and the inclusion of two playable protagonists. Ubisoft's current focus is on promoting this year's Assassin's Creed Mirage, leaving fans unsure about when more details regarding Assassin's Creed Red will emerge.
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While it remains uncertain when fans will witness Assassin's Creed Red in action, a new rumor suggests that it could mark the end of an era for the franchise. Resetera user John Harker, known for reliable inside information, claims that Assassin's Creed Red will be the final game in the series to follow the Origins formula.
The Assassin's Creed games initially embraced a stealth-oriented action style, but Ubisoft took a bold new direction with Assassin's Creed Origins, transforming it into a vast open-world action RPG experience. This approach continued with Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. While fans should approach this rumor with caution if Harker's information holds true, future Assassin's Creed games may adopt a different gameplay approach.
However, it is worth considering that Ubisoft could revisit the open-world RPG format in future Assassin's Creed titles. After all, Assassin's Creed Mirage marks a return to the franchise's stealth roots, leaving room for the possibility that future installments may harken back to the Assassin's Creed Origins gameplay formula.
Looking ahead, the Assassin's Creed franchise has an exciting lineup of projects for fans to anticipate. Alongside Assassin's Creed Mirage and Assassin's Creed Red, there are also the upcoming Assassin's Creed VR game, Assassin's Creed Hexe, the mobile game Assassin's Creed Jade, and the ambitious Assassin's Creed Infinity experience. Only time will reveal how these projects will shape the future of the franchise, but one thing is clear: the Assassin's Creed series holds tremendous potential for the years to come.
