Support NeoGAF

[rockman zx]

Maybe this is from a prototype?.

 

[JonnyDBrit]

It could have greek origin set on egypt due to the shield looking like a greek shield.

Maybe. Wouldn't be out of line to have to go from Greece to 'an even more ancient land' (Egypt) to discover buried secrets and the like.

 

[GavinUK86]

Looks like a cropped version of this one.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Yeah, I'm game for Egypt, tho this dude looks more Greek. I could see it basically being set in and around the Eastern Mediterranean, so Greece, Turkey, the Levant and Egypt.

 

[Galava]

Looks like a cropped version of this one.

Nice find

 

[Roufianos]

So guessing it could be Ptolemaic Egypt as opposed to Ancient?

 

[SuperEpicMan]

Looks like a cropped version of this one.

That makes it look a lot more like the side of a pyramid.

 

[Poodlestrike]

So guessing it could be Ptolemaic Egypt as opposed to Ancient?

Depends on whether or not the apparent protagonist is supposed to be Egyptian. His equipment doesn't really look like it.

 

[Caffeine]

so this is when the greeks ruled egypt because im totally getting greek vibe.

 

[OldMuffin]

Today is quite the leaky day between this and shadow of war.... hopefully this gets confirmed soon just like War did just a few moments ago!

 

[BasilZero]

I hope it's true

Assassin's creed Egypt and god of war Norse


Year of dreams for me

 

[kromeo]

so this is when the greeks ruled egypt because im totally getting greek vibe.

Wouldn't be wearing trousers if it was a Greek

 

[Vinterbird]

Same kind of design, skin is lighter now though.

Not Assassin's Creed.

That's a very old pitch for Prince of Persia.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

I guess this will be unveiled before E3?

 

[Galava]

I guess this will be unveiled before E3?

Maybe a teaser of the announcement happening at E3.

 

[rhandino]

New Assassin's Creed in a new interesting setting!!!

Always here for this franchise =3

 

[FelipeMGM]

I guess this will be unveiled before E3?

if they keep tradition, we will hear official info around April/May

 

[DukeLongfellow]

But wait, didn't the whole story of the Creed start around the Crusades? It seems confusing to have Ancient history involved all of a sudden.

I only played 1 and 2 though so I may be out of the story loop.

 

[Jumeira]

Hmm so it's waaaay before Assassins Creed, which was 12 th century. First AC to do so

 

[PeskyToaster]

Yeah, I'm game for Egypt, tho this dude looks more Greek. I could see it basically being set in and around the Eastern Mediterranean, so Greece, Turkey, the Levant and Egypt.

It wouldn't be too far-fetched for a Greek person to be in Egypt. Cleopatra was greek.

 

[vareon]

It's great that we can already found a Ubisoft Open World Icon™ on this screenshot.

 

[Galava]

But wait, didn't the whole story of the Creed start around the Crusades? It seems confusing to have Ancient history involved all of a sudden.

I only played 1 and 2 though so I may be out of the story loop.

Oh boy. You missed

Spoiler

the ancient civilisation 10,000+ years ago, adam & eve(though that was in 2), AIs of the ancients in temples/hidden high-tech structures...

Shame that storyline was abandoned after AC3. I recommend you playing also Brotherhood, Revelations and 3, for the story-arc.

 

[Croash]

Can't wait to read the in-game email about it! ^.^

 

[Sheentak]

Biggest worry about the Egypt setting is the sand. Loads and loads of sand will get boring fast.

 

[HaterIsHating]

But wait, didn't the whole story of the Creed start around the Crusades? It seems confusing to have Ancient history involved all of a sudden.

Exactly. Especially the Templars have a very distinct origin and are a crucial part of the story, ...

 

[_Rob_]

I'm so ready for this to be "a thing". Always a sucker for "ancient" history, especially Egyptian or Greek! As such the possibility this would be during the Ptolemaic era and encompass both Ancient Greece and Egypt gives me the James May tingles.

 

[Revas]

Interesting. The MC should be darker though, I think that would mess with me a little.

 

[DukeLongfellow]

Oh boy. You missed the ancient civilisation 10,000+ years ago, adam & eve(though that was in 2), ancient research laboratory with AIs of the ancients...

Shame that storyline was abandoned after AC3.

The only Adam & Eve bit I remember are those secret scattered clips you could find around Italy. But I never gave it much thought.

I am both compelled to know more and fearful of the "convolutedness" it could bring. Hopefully it's more clever than the History channel material.

 

[sora87]

I'll check back in when we get an edo period AC.

 

[dugdug]

Hm, very big AC fan, but, could not give *less* of a shit about this time period. Just doesn't click with my preferences at all.

 

[Crossing Eden]

But wait, didn't the whole story of the Creed start around the Crusades? It seems confusing to have Ancient history involved all of a sudden.

I only played 1 and 2 though so I may be out of the story loop.

The assassins and templars existed long before AC1, they just had different names. Like in AC lore the group that murdered Julius Caesar were assassins, and this is a Roman Assassin during the rise of Constantine I.

This will make GG types angry but during that time period they were referred to as the Circle of Liberals.

 

[Finale Fireworker]

Exactly. Especially the Templars have a very distinct origin and are a crucial part of the story, ...

If the rumors are true, this is a reboot of the series and will probably throw away the old canon entirely.

 

[TenCentCoast]

Assassin's Creed: Exodus: Gods and Kings

 

[AyraSutoraifu]

Hm, very big AC fan, but, could not give *less* of a shit about this time period. Just doesn't click with my preferences at all.

I feel burned out even from watching a single screenshot… Loved Ass 2 en Brotherhood but just can't stand the Ubsoft open world anymore.

 

[SuperEpicMan]

If the rumors are true, this is a reboot of the series and will probably throw away the old canon entirely.

As much as I would like them to take this approach. I think it will be tied into the existing canon unless they delay it further. From what I have heard, the movie tied into the existing canon a lot, and was an attempt to broaden their audience, and with the game being in development at the same time as the game, I suspect they will both be pushing the same continuity forward.

That said, I could also see a situation where the critical reception of the movie could influence them to delay the game, to deliver a more conventional reboot.

 

[quesalupa]

If the rumors are true, this is a reboot of the series and will probably throw away the old canon entirely.

That wouldn't make much sense considering the movie and comics are still following canon.

 

[Clive]

Looking forward to it. Unity was shit but Syndicate is seriously one of my favorite games this gen. It did a lot of things to make traversal better and faster and most missions were really well designed and fun unlike Unity. It also felt polished and bug-free. It's a shame the story in these games is hard to care about anymore. I've always enjoyed Egyptian and Greek history and culture so this has potential for me.

 

[Finale Fireworker]

As much as I would like them to take this approach. I think it will be tied into the existing canon unless they delay it further. From what I have heard, the movie tied into the existing canon a lot, and was an attempt to broaden their audience, and with the game being in development at the same time as the game, I suspect they will both be pushing the same continuity forward.

That said, I could also see a situation where the critical reception of the movie could influence them to delay the game, to deliver a more conventional reboot.

That wouldn't make much sense considering the movie and comics are still following canon.

I guess that makes sense. Maybe it will be a fake reboot, like RE7. Distant from the canon, but still connected.

 

[Falchion]

This year made me realize how much I actually like this franchise and it's a lot. Can't wait for it to return, hopefully better off and full of new ideas from its sabbatical.

 

[Larkoz]

But wait, didn't the whole story of the Creed start around the Crusades? It seems confusing to have Ancient history involved all of a sudden.

I only played 1 and 2 though so I may be out of the story loop.

No. IIRC The Hashshashin are just the "modern" version of the Assassins. But they have existed since Adam and Eve's rebellion.

For example they were called Liberalis Circulum during the Roman Empire.

 

[Skatterd]

Getting leaky out here

 

[Scoops]

Egypt setting might pull me back in to the series.

The last few European settings have been super bland and boring.

Loved AC4 overall, liked the setting of AC3 but didn't like the game itself.

 

[Charcoal]

Oh boy, I can't wait to run over endless dunes of sand.

 

[CaptainSmirnov]

I don't like sand, it gets everywhere.



But actually love desert settings, hope it ends up good and pushes the series forward.

 

[HeisenbergWW62]

Looking forward to the reveal. Used to love AC but got so burned out I didn't even bother with Syndicate. Hopefully this changes things up

 

[CopperPuppy]

The slanted geometry of the stones around the recessed door make it pretty obvious that he's entering a pyramid.

I wonder where this came from...

 

[Adam_Roman]

This thread just reminded me I got AC Syndicate for free with my video card like 15 months ago and haven't even touched it. I honestly don't know when or if I could play it at this point. I loved this franchise. Brotherhood is one of my favorite games from last generation, but AC3 felt like such a huge slight that it kept me away for a couple years and now Ubisoft open worlds just don't seem fun to me.

 

[CriterionDog]

Cannot wait!! I love Egyptian history!

 

[Morts]

I'm ready for more Assassin's Creed.

Where's Press Sneak Fuck?

 

[rashbeep]

Cannot wait!! I love Egyptian history!

Probably the most interesting setting AC series has had since the first game