ICYMI - Ubisoft Forward AC Showcase Summary
The Assassin's Creed Showcase segment of Ubisoft Forward began about 50 minutes into the stream, was introduced by Yves Guillemot (Ubisoft co-founder and CEO), and was hosted by Danny Wallace (voice of Shaun Hastings) and Alice Terrett (Senior Community Developer).
TLDR: Mirage trailer and 2023 release date, more post-launch Valhalla content, three codenamed games (Red and Hexe via Project Infinity, Jade via mobile), and AC live-action show with Netflix is early in production. No mention of an AC1 remake.
Assassin's Creed Mirage
The official cinematic trailer was shown featuring Basim's early life as a thief, initiation and training as an Assassin Hidden One, and more. It looks absolutely gorgeous.
Interview with Sarah Beaulieu, Narrative Director:
The game will focus on stealth and a strong action-adventure narrative.
following Basim's life 20 years before Valhalla as a thief in Baghdad and his journey of becoming a master assassin.
We'll meet Basim's mentor Roshan, voiced by Shohreh Aghdashloo, and several historical characters.
Available in 2023, the preorder is available now.
15-year series recap
This showed clips from past games, conventions, cosplays, etc. Very nostalgic, I highly recommend you check it out if you missed the stream.
Beyond the Creed Documentary
A behind-the-scenes look at the series and its creation as told by fans and Ubisoft employees. Available on Ubisoft and gTV channels.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
More post-launch content is being released. "The Last Chapter", a free quest arc, was announced. Eivor will say goodbye to Ravensthorpe and travel to distant lands. 2022 release.
Marc-Alexis Côté interview (creative director of Syndicate and producer of Odyssey)
Assassin's Creed is "doubling down" on a passion for history as a powerful and eye-opening source for entertainment. New games were announced:
Codename Jade
Open-world AC game for mobile announced with a trailer. The game will take place in China (215 BCE). Players can create their own character.
Original AC live-action series and mobile game from Netflix
No details or visuals shared, but more info will be released as they get closer. The series will be an "epic, genre-bending adaptation". No news about the formerly announced animated or anime projects.
Codename Red
This will be another flagship title and the future of open-world RPG games in the AC series. Developed by the same studio as Odyssey (Ubisoft Quebec) and set in Feudal Japan.
Codename Hexe
Another flagship title in production by Ubisoft Montreal. The short trailer is apparently "full of secrets".
Project Infinity
"Not a game", but Infinity will be a single entry point for players to enter the future of AC and a hub that "unites players and experiences". Ubisoft is "investigating" standalone multiplayer experiences via the Infinity hub.
Misc. (Wider World of AC)
Also showcased are some recently released or upcoming aspects of non-game content.
Assassin's Creed Symphonic Adventure
The Making of Assassin's Creed 15th Anniversary - Looks like an artbook/behind-the-scenes collection. I can't see if it's available for purchase or preorder yet.
AC Origins Amunet Figurine by PureArts. Available for preorder.
Echoes of History - A Ubisoft Original Podcast. Several episodes are available now.
The Magus Conspiracy - Novel set in 1851 London. Available now.
AC IV: Black Flag Webtoon Sequel - not yet released, will focus of Edward's life after the events of the game.
What did you think about the showcase? It was way more than I expected!
