Assassin’s Creed Red Leaks: Is Ubisoft Building The Ultimate Ninja Fantasy?

There’s been a lot of talk lately about the next Assassin’s Creed game, and a game tester has shared some new details about it, giving us a sneak peek into what’s to come with Assassin’s Creed Red.

Assassin’s Creed Red will take us to feudal Japan, where we’ll follow the story of a male samurai, possibly inspired by Yasuke, and a female shinobi named Naoi/Naoe. Like other Assassin’s Creed games, it will involve assassins battling the Templar Order, but the unique setting of feudal Japan is expected to breathe new life into the series.

PC_Focus on Twitter shared insights from a game tester, offering hints about the plot, gameplay, and even a possible release date. The game is set from 1450 onwards and features multiple time jumps, starting with a village under attack.

Players can choose to play as the male or female character, each with their backstory, although switching between them will only be possible in specific shelters.

Gameplay-wise, parkour will be a major focus, with improvements reminiscent of Assassin’s Creed Unity. You’ll be able to navigate cities without touching the ground much, and grip will play a key role in parkour and climbing. Challenges and puzzles will also test your parkour skills.

The developers want Assassin’s Creed Red to feel more grounded and less fantastical than previous games. They aim for a Fall 2024 release, suggesting it might come out between September and November, although this hasn’t been officially confirmed yet.

Assassin’s Creed Red Map Leak

Assassin’s Creed Red is getting ready to be another big game in the popular Ubisoft series. A recent map leak suggests it’s going to be huge.

Taking place in Feudal Japan, Assassin’s Creed Red will introduce shinobi to the series. Since the game is still far from release, leaks are giving us a glimpse of what to expect. One leak from a reliable source j0nathan reveals details about the map, enemies, and weapons.

According to the leak, Assassin’s Creed Red will be less hand-holdy than previous games, with fewer markers on the map and less guidance, similar to games like Elden Ring.

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The map in Red is said to be bigger than Assassin’s Creed Valhalla but smaller than Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, which means it’s still going to be massive.

In terms of gameplay, there are many new features expected, like the ability to lie down and hide in tall grass, use a grappling hook, hide in shadows, and put out lights to your advantage.

You’ll be able to switch between a male samurai and a female shinobi named Naoi. Naoi can use weapons like kunai, shuriken, smoke bombs, and bells. There might be more weapons, including gunners called Ashigaru.

Combat is said to be improved, with posture bars to destabilize enemies, and NPCs that can defend themselves better, making fights more challenging.

When you liberate a camp, you’ll face a commander you can choose to spare or kill. Killing them gets you loot while sparing them makes them your ally and spy. Assassin’s Creed Red is looking to be another thrilling addition to the series.