Ubisoft, the developer behind the Assassin’s Creed franchise, is aiming to release two Assassin’s Creed games annually. This decision comes after the original release date for Assassin’s Creed Shadows was pushed back to 2025. While this may excite fans of the series, there are concerns about potential burnout among developers due to the rapid pace of game production.
During an episode of XB2+1, Tom Henderson from Insider Gaming discussed the current state of Ubisoft with hosts Jez Corden and Rand Al Thor. Henderson revealed that Ubisoft has multiple Assassin’s Creed games in development, including titles like Assassin’s Creed Invictus, Assassin’s Creed Hexe, and a remake of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag. In addition, Ubisoft plans to release a new Assassin’s Creed game every six months for the next decade.
While this news may sound exciting, there are valid concerns about the impact of such a fast-paced release schedule on development teams. With over 45 studios under its belt, Ubisoft may struggle to maintain the quality and creativity of each game if they are pushed out at such a rapid pace.
This announcement also comes on the heels of the dissolution of the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown development studio and the launch of an NFT/Blockchain game in 2024 where in-game characters can cost up to $60k. These decisions have raised questions about the direction Ubisoft is taking with its game development strategies.
Despite these challenges, there is hope that Assassin’s Creed Shadows could be a positive step forward for the franchise. Fans are cautiously optimistic about the future of the series, but there are concerns about oversaturation of the market with too many Assassin’s Creed titles. Many fans appreciate the nostalgia of earlier games in the franchise, such as Mirage, which allows them to revisit a time when the series felt fresh and exciting.
Overall, Ubisoft’s decision to release two Assassin’s Creed games annually is ambitious, but it remains to be seen how this will impact the quality and creativity of the games. Fans will be eagerly awaiting the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows and future titles to see how the franchise evolves in the coming years.
