The first “next-gen” Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Unity, is almost upon us. Having previously explored settings like the Italian Renaissance and the Ottoman era among others, we’re now being transported back to Paris during the time of the French Revolution.
We’ve had plenty of information about the game sent our way, which we’ve compiled into an informational gallery below. Flip through it to find out everything you need to know about Unity, and what you could expect from the game.
Don’t forget to check back for our full review of the game. Assassin’s Creed Unity is set to release on November 11 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC.
Assassin's Creed Unity Info Dump
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A Fresh Start
Ubisoft’s Creative Director, Alex Amancio, has said Assassin’s Creed Unity is the beginning of a new cycle for the franchise, offering a new narrative and a chance for new players to jump in.
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Meet Arno Dorian
Actor Dan Jeannotte, who plays protagonist Arno Dorian, has said that the game’s story will be “complex” and “emotional.” Click here to read what he thinks of playing Dorian's role.
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Arno's Story
According to Ubisoft, "Arno will have to navigate shifting alliances, betrayal, and conspiracies to steer the revolution and uncover the truth." Click here to watch Unity's story trailer.
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New Control Scheme
Senior Producer, Vincent Pontbriand, said that it will take Assassin's Creed vets "a few hours" to get used to Unity's controls. You can read up on some of the changes in this article.
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Four-Player Co-Op & Collector's Edition Confirmed
Prepare for story-driven four-player online co-op missions. Players will be able to join up to three friends to play together, using skills and unique gear acquired during the campaign.
No Assassin's Creed game is complete without a collector's edition either. Click here to find out what it includes.
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Yes, It's Got Heists
Who needs competitive multiplayer when you've got co-op heists? Creative Director Alex Amancio walks us through our first look at a co-op heist mission, which you can watch here.
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It's Also Got Micro-Transactions
But don't worry, Ubisoft has assured us that the game won't be compromised. Players will be able to stock up on in-game resources by buying them instead of earning them.
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Paris is Your Playground
The open-world Paris will be full of activities for players to partake in - from solving murder mysteries to exploring districts. Check out this video detailing the open world activities you can take part in.
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No French Accents
Ubisoft opted for British accents as opposed to French. "The idea is that the Animus is translating everything into the language you’re playing in," the developer explained. Don't worry, though, you can always play the French version with English subtitles!
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Season Pass Includes a 2.5D Game
That's right! Assassin's Creed Unity's season pass will include Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China and at least eight hours of new gameplay. The pass will cost $29.99.
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Why the Delay?
Assassin's Creed Unity's release was delayed by two weeks. Ubisoft said that it needed extra time to address the game's economy system and mission difficulty among other "kinks."
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The Specs
Ubisoft caused a bit of a stir when it said that both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of the game will run at 900p and 30 frames-per-second (fps) to avoid debates. Later, the developer said the specs aren't final, leading many to hope that PS4 players will get a post-launch patch to bump 'em up.
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The Assassin's Creed Unity Experience
Assassin's Creed Unity has been developed exclusively for now-gen consoles. In this video, Creative Director Alex Amancio walks fans through the features of the all-new Anvil engine and highlights some of the technology used in the game's development.
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Meet the Cast
Watch this trailer to meet the cast of characters that you'll find in Assassin's Creed Unity. Ubisoft has said that "Arno will cross paths with colorful personalities from the French Revolution."
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The Mysterious "Time Anomaly" Trailer
Less than two weeks before launch, Ubisoft released a "Time Anomaly" trailer, which gives the impression that Unity's protagonist is time travelling. The developer left people to guess what the trailer was about. If you haven't already, click here to watch the mysterious video.
