The Assassin's Creed franchise is known for its immersive historical settings, and with the announcement of the Assassin's Creed Victory Project, the series is taking us back to Victorian-era London This new installment, tentatively titled "Assassin's Creed: Victory", is the debut project from Ubisoft Quebec, who previously worked on the Assassin's Creed III and IV DLCs
A New Setting
Victorian London provides a fresh and exciting setting for the Assassin's Creed series. The vast landscape, the bustling streets, and the iconic architecture of the era all contribute to the immersive gameplay experience This setting has been a long-awaited one for many fans of the series
New Features
The Assassin's Creed Victory Project introduces a new Assassin protagonist and includes new features such as combat atop a moving carriage Additionally, gameplay footage shows the use of a new grappling hook gadget that allows the Assassin to quickly ascend buildings This could be a welcome change for those who have taken issue with the climbing mechanics in previous games.
Expansive Gameplay
The game is expected to be more than just a change of scene. The Victorian era setting takes advantage of the Industrial Revolution, providing not only a new backdrop but also new gameplay opportunities With the inclusion of railroads and the well-developed canal network of the period, players can expect to travel and explore key British cities beyond London
Looking Forward
Despite the excitement surrounding the new setting and features, some fans have expressed concerns due to issues with previous Assassin's Creed games However, with Ubisoft Quebec at the helm and the promise of a fresh and immersive Victorian London setting, there is much anticipation for the Assassin's Creed Victory Project.
Assassin's Creed Victory is expected to release on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 Whether it will live up to the hype and expectations remains to be seen. But one thing is for sure, the journey back to Victorian-era London promises to be an exciting one for fans of the Assassin's Creed series.