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Playstation Universe Report that Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Set To Push The Series’ Modern-Day Story In A New Direction

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2024 5:52 pm
by MedoSamer2
Ubisoft’s Marc-Alexis Cote has revealed during an interview with Eurogamer that the modern-day story in Assassin’s Creed will start taking a new direction beginning with the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Cote admitted that the modern-day narrative in the series struggled to ‘find its footing’ after Assassin’s Creed III killed off Desmond Miles, who was the main protagonist when players weren’t following Altair or Ezio’s exploits within the Animus. Desmond’s journey was at the heart of the modern-day conflict driving the search for powerful Isu artifacts–Pieces of Eden–that could change the course of history. However, with his death at the end of Assassin’s Creed 3, we faced a creative crossroads. “Ending Desmond’s arc was a difficult decision, and afterward, the modern storyline struggled to find its footing. Related Content — Upcoming PS5 Games 2024: The Best PS5 Games Coming Soon The groundwork for this new direction will take shape with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which will lay the foundation for this narrative evolution that will grow in the years to come. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is due out on February 14, 2025 for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. The game was originally pencilled in for a November launch this year, but was pushed back, reportedly due to concerns over its historical accuracy and lack of polish. However, Ubisoft is confident that it won’t have to delay the game again. [Source – Eurogamer] The post Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Set To Push The Series’ Modern-Day Story In A New Direction appeared first on PlayStation Universe.

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