I Just Realized If Assassin's Creed Shadows Fails, We Won't Get This Long-Requested Setting Next

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The future of Ubisoft and the possibility of exploring one of the most popular historical periods in gaming might depend heavily on how well performs. After years of fan interest, the setting of early Imperial Rome seems possible. However, a single mistake could change everything for the studio, and the ups and downs in the history of might prove it.

Past events, like the shift from the glitchy to the much-improved, highlight how quickly things can change. While the simultaneous release of and the subsequent proved that the classic formula could still be executed without the same shortcomings, these games couldn't stop an impending series overhaul with . Right now, thewhole fanbase is focused on . If it doesn’t achieve both sales success and critical acclaim, it could end our hopes of finally experiencing ancient Rome in the series.

For years, I've been one of many fans who eagerly await a game set in Ancient Rome. The idea of exploring Rome right as Julius Caesar rises to power, with its impressive buildings and political drama, excites many. Wandering through busy forums, uncovering plots in the Senate, and climbing the famous Colosseum. This period offers plenty of opportunities for engaging stories and exciting gameplay, and it could bring some new ideas to the series.

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While the franchise got close to capturing the Roman vibe with, which took place in Egypt, a game in Rome could really expand on what Ubisoft can deliver. There’s also the benefit of continuing the story started in. Players coulddiscover more about the early Hidden Ones and how the group moved and developed in Rome. It would be a chance to finally wrap up many ongoing stories from and focus on the further development of what would eventually become the Assassin Brotherhood.

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