The near future of the Assassin's Creed franchise is shaping up to be ambitious. A huge number of core changes are coming that'll revamp the way fans will engage with all future projects. For example, the IP is expected to introduce its Infinity hub alongside the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows in February 2025, with Infinity acting as a one-stop avenue for all future AC content.
A huge number of projects have also been confirmed to mark this new era of Assassin's Creed, with the likes of Hexe, Jade, and and a multiplayer title codenamed Invictus being expected to launch after Shadows. With how successful yet temperamental multiplayer has been for the AC series, a lot of pressure and expectations are already being placed on Invictus, which may need to do a lot to compete against the many single-player experiences that the franchise is set to soon receive. There is one underrated element of Far Cry's recent multiplayer offerings that could be a perfect match for the gameplay that Invictus is rumored to feature: the upcoming AC game should feature a multiplayer map creator of its own.
Far Cry's Map Creator Could Be a Game-Changer For a Multiplayer Assassin's Creed Title
Assassin's Creed Invictus was first announced by Ubisoft in October 2022, with any further official details regarding the title being few and far between ever since. Despite the lack of continued communication from Ubisoft concerning the project, a huge amount of anticipation still exists around Invictus, with some players hoping it will be one of the major draws of the upcoming launch of the Assassin's Creed Infinity hub.
Despite the franchise having a strong single-player identity, Ubisoft has had some very successful forays into Assassin's Creed multiplayer experiences over the years. The tense and unpredictable PvP gameplay of online modes from titles like Assassin's Creed Brotherhood and Revelations have created a demand for online offerings within the franchise ever since. 2014's Assassin's Creed Unity also used co-operative gameplay to good effect once the game was in a more polished state.
Multiplayer has fallen to the wayside of Assassin's Creed's new modern identity, especially within massive story-driven AC titles like Origins, Oddyssey, and Valhalla, although the upcoming Invictus is set to lean into multiplayer in a way that the series has never seen before. Early reports suggest that Invictus' gameplay will be reminiscent of Fall Guys' fast-paced challenges, with Invictus potentially pitting players against each other in parkour and combat missions to eventually crown a single winner. This kind of fast-paced gameplay would create a constant desire for new experiences, and a community-led map creator akin to Far Cry could be the perfect way to control this.
Map Creators Are a Growing Standard For the Gameplay That AC Invictus is Rumored to Feature
Despite the mixed reviews of 2018's Far Cry 5, the game launched with a comprehensive map editor that gave complete creative freedom to the player, with this being one of the crown jewels of the release. Known as Far Cry Arcade, this map editor allowed the community to create and explore a near-endless amount of fan-made experiences, with the best projects then being pushed to the front of the editor's map selector.
Ubisoft could extend this mechanic to its other major franchise, with a complete map creator for Assassin's Creed Invictus potentially being the perfect way to make the game feel like a deeply multiplayer and community-driven experience. Fall Guys introduced its own map creator to great success, proving how conducive this brand of gameplay is to community-driven experiences, and Assassin's Creed Invictus could emulate this while taking inspiration from one of the best aspects of Far Cry's multiplayer features.
Assassin's Creed Shadows
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 82%
- Released
- March 20, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Quebec
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.
• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.
• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
- Engine
- AnvilNext
- Franchise
- Assassin's Creed
- Number of Players
- 1
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- March 20, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- March 20, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- March 20, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
