A New Prince of Persia Game Could Be Ubisoft's 'Out' for Assassin's Creed

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Over the years, Ubisoft has carved out a niche that many players have relied on for their open world fix, and Assassin's Creed has been the chosen franchise for many to enjoy what the developer does so well. The company has a vast array of titles spanning a number of genres, but as the PS3/Xbox 360 generation came to a close and the PS4/Xbox One consoles became widely popular, it was clear that Ubisoft's open-world formulais the one that it began to consistently lean on for success.

Since 2017, the Assassin's Creed franchise has switched to a more open-ended, RPG-centric format, which has resulted in a handful of great games, but has also alienated existing fans. From the sun-soaked Egypt presented in Assassin's Creed Origins to the dark ages England of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the games now prioritize exploration and world building over storytelling. This wasn't always the case, and it's clear that the series' beginnings were inspired by another Ubisoft property, one that it promises to return some time in the near future. Prince of Persia is a largely forgotten IP in 2022, but with a remake of its best offering on the way, it could provide the developer with a perfect opportunity to put Assassin's Creed to one side.

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When comparing 2007's Assassin's Creed with the newest game, it becomes apparent the franchise has evolved greatly, but not necessarily in the direction that many expected. Assassin's Creed has always been an open-world affair, but the early games wielded a smaller space that felt far more deliberate in their design. The areas were carefully crafted, and the space was non-linear because it allowed some freedom of movement while never straying too far from the story.