Assassin's Creed Rift Should Completely Drop RPG Elements
The heavily rumored Assassin's Creed Rift could be a momentous release for Ubisoft. With the title reportedly set to be quite different from the more open and RPG-like titles in the franchise, the game could easily have something to offer new and old fans alike.
It is no secret that the aforementioned RPG elements of newer Assassin's Creed titles have created a significantly different identity for the franchise, which has caused a divide within the community. Due to the more intimate scale of the rumored Rift, Ubisoft would do well to remove RPG elements altogether.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Far Cry 6 Pokes Holes In Both Of Ubisoft's Franchises
Assassin's Creed Rift has been the subject of rumors for some time, with even the prospective title "Rift" still being an unconfirmed, working moniker. According to these leaks and rumors, Rift will star the charismatic Basim Ibn Ishaq, an integral character in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Rift is said to have several ties to Valhalla, even supposedly beginning development as a DLC expansion for the latest Assassin's Creed game. Given that rumors now indicate that Rift will now be its own standalone experience, it seems that Ubisoft has bigger plans, and the title could be released as soon as this year.
Rumors indicate that the game will be set in the Middle East, additionally tying Rift to the original Assassin's Creed. Rift will reportedly follow Basim during his tumultuous journey as a Hidden Ones member, in which he comes to terms with the slow revelation of his shared existence with the Isu God Loki — a core plot element revealed during the events of Valhalla. As Loki begins to take more control over Basim's life and physical presence, his morals and goals will shift, making for a
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