The Next Assassin’s Creed Multiplayer Experience Is Inspired by a Franchise That Shouldn’t Work for Ezio and Co.
News about a new multiplayer Assassin's Creed title has a few fans concerned about the direction Ubisoft may be taking for the franchise.
- Rumors about a new multiplayer Assassin's Creed franchise point to an unlikely source of inspiration for the title codenamed Invictus.
- While Fall Guys has been praised for its gameplay, carrying it over to the Assassin's Creed universe may be a mistake for Ubisoft.
- The studio must navigate its next few releases with care in the wake of a disastrous performance from its recent titles.
New rumors about a multiplayer title in the Assassin’s Creed franchise point to a source of inspiration for it that has baffled most players. While it is possible that they could not be true, they originate from a source that has been accurate in the past and could point to Ubisoft desperately trying to turn things around for its flagship titles as a result of its current woes.
Codenamed Invictus, the new title supposedly takes inspiration from Fall Guys, a platforming battle royale game developed by Mediatonic and published by Epic Games.
Could the Assassin’s Creed Franchise Be Taking a Leap of Faith?
Earning a lot of praise for its unique visual style and addictive gameplay, Fall Guys has been a great addition to Epic Games’ roster after it was made free-to-play in June 2022. However, Ubisoft’s reported plans to make a multiplayer Assassin’s Creed title similar to it have drawn reactions ranging from incredulity to surprise from players.
This latest development comes on the heels of a poor response to Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment’s Star Wars Outlaws and a disastrous showing from XDefiant, which have placed the studio in a very difficult position with little to no options for a revival of the fortunes available to it.
Invictus’ Inspirations Raise a Few Eyebrows Among Fans
While Assassin’s Creed Shadows is all set to bring a long-awaited narrative for fans to enjoy, with ancient Japan finally being added to the series’ long list of historical time periods, Invictus may not enjoy a comparable response if it were to attempt bringing the Assassins over to a platforming battle royale title.
The post below and its responses indicate that such an attempt to revitalize the Assassin’s Creed franchise might be another bad move for Ubisoft.
While the chance to revisit some of the franchise’s best locations and play as some of the most iconic Assassins from the order’s long list of charismatic characters is interesting, having them participate in a battle royale title is not something many players would like to see if the response below is any indication.
Another player’s response touches on a debate about the value of single-player titles versus multiplayer games in modern gaming, with them noting that the Assassin’s Creed franchise has largely succeeded with its single-player adventures that have been quite memorable thanks to their unique settings and excellent gameplay.
Another response to the post showcases a player’s amusement at the thought of the best Assassins going up against each other in a gameplay loop similar to Fall Guys – a sentiment that Ubisoft may want to take notice of before going forward with Invictus if the rumors are true.
Fans of Assassin’s Creed will be hoping that these rumors about Invictus do not become a reality for the franchise, considering the precarious position that Ubisoft is currently in.
However, the studio will be hoping that the response to Assassin’s Creed Shadows can help it regain the trust of its fans and investors.
