An Ubisoft Acquisition Could Be a Double-Edged Sword for the Assassin's Creed Franchise
Following several acquisitions in 2022, theories have been circulating about potential buyers for a number of different studios. What seems like a heated war between Sony and Microsoft has been avoided by Nintendo, but with the likes of Bungie, Activision Blizzard, Housemarque, and a handful of Square Enix developers finding new ownership, it's only fitting that others would be coming. Assassin's Creed could be next.
One of the few huge third-party companies that has yet to be acquired is Ubisoft, a publisher responsible for Splinter Cell, Just Dance, Watch_Dogs, Far Cry, and more. Its lineup of games is massive, with multiple AAA projects releasing on an annual basis. The jewel atop Ubisoft's crown is undoubtedly Assassin's Creed, as its humble beginnings in 2007 have evolved into one of the most anticipated regular releases of any given calendar year. Should the Paris-based developer be purchased by another entity, it could be a blessing or a curse for the Assassin's Creed franchise.
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Assassin's Creed is in a constant state of evolution. From locations and time periods to protagonists, the series rarely continues along the same path in new entries. Though many of these changes are welcome, an acquisition from a larger company could steady the ship and provide consistency in storytelling, presentation, and hopefully sales. Existing characters in the Assassin's Creed mythos are often neglected after a game is over, with many people like Bayek, Connor, and Arno not given much closure.
With a Prince of Persia remake on the horizon and Assassin's Creed being far more prominent over the last decade, there's every chance the series takes a backseat to newer Ubisoft
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