Assassin’s Creed Invictus Rumors Indicate It’s Not What You Expected

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Assassin's Creed Invictus Rumors Indicate It's Not What You Expected

As a long-time Assassin’s Creed fanatic, I must confess that the recent leaks about Assassin’s Creed Invictus have left me feeling a tad perplexed and somewhat disheartened. The prospect of an Assassin’s Creed game with elements reminiscent of Fall Guys or Smash Bros is certainly intriguing, but it feels like a departure from the series I’ve come to know and love.

Currently, everyone is focused on “Assassin’s Creed Shadows”, but there’s buzz that “Assassin’s Creed Invictus” might stand out as one of the series’ more memorable, perhaps even contentious, releases. The popularity of past “Assassin’s Creed” multiplayer modes has sparked high anticipation for “Invictus”, though this excitement could be dampened if recent whispers prove true.

Assassin’s Creed series incorporated multiplayer aspects as it grew up, beginning with Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood and peaking at the cooperative open-world features of Assassin’s Creed Unity. Despite multiplayer seemingly being omitted since the series shifted to an action-RPG structure with Assassin’s Creed Origins, there remains a longing for these asymmetric online stealth games. Though they never attained the popularity of something like Call of Duty’s multiplayer, these games were skillfully designed and managed to build a dedicated following. Many fans eagerly anticipate the return of similar gameplay in Assassin’s Creed Invictus.

Assassin’s Creed Invictus’ Multiplayer May Not Be What Players Think

Assassin’s Creed Invictus Leaks Explained

As an avid fan of classic Assassin’s Creed multiplayer, I’ve been eagerly waiting for more of the same with Assassin’s Creed Invictus, but with some exciting upgrades. However, it seems that my expectations might need a shift. According to trusted Assassin’s Creed leaker j0nathan on Twitter, Invictus is expected to draw heavy inspiration not from older Assassin’s Creed games, but from Fall Guys. This suggests that matches will involve at least 16 players and incorporate elements of arcade games, with us stepping into the shoes of various Assassin’s Creed characters and competing in mini-games. It’s also rumored that winning each game will grant upgrades that can be used for an edge in subsequent games. Allegedly, a variety of game modes are on the menu, including:

  • Team deathmatch
  • Free-for-all
  • A time trial/traversal race

According to j0nathan, the visual style of “Assassin’s Creed Invictus” will differ significantly from the core series. The camera angle will be wider, making characters seem smaller and emphasizing the game’s “arcade” feel. The combat is expected to resemble that of “Smash Bros,” with bubble shields being introduced and a decrease in the realistic violence found in mainline games, indicating a more playful, cartoonish atmosphere. Lastly, j0nathan hints that “Invictus” will blend elements from multiple “Assassin’s Creed” games, introducing characters and levels from various titles rather than sticking to just one.

What Assassin’s Creed Invictus’ Leaks Could Mean for the Game

It’s not unexpected that this news has left many fans feeling perplexed. For one reason, the comparison to Fall Guys feels quite odd; while there are numerous multiplayer games that Assassin’s Creed Invictus could potentially benefit from, Fall Guys doesn’t seem like an obvious choice given its stark differences from the stealth-action series. Consequently, the idea of a mini-game heavy, arcade-style game featuring various Assassin’s Creed characters in a PlayStation All-Stars-like crossover isn’t the direction most fans were anticipating for Invictus.

It appears that some fans have noted similarities between the game j0nathan is discussing and a free-to-play spin-off of Assassin’s Creed for mobile devices rather than a fully-fledged main series entry. Furthermore, it seems that this game might not deliver the ambitious multiplayer experience that many had anticipated. Features such as an assortment of various mini-games instead of a dedicated stealth or combat environment may indicate a lack of focus for Invictus, and its arcade-style gameplay could lead to a less complex and potentially less engaging play experience compared to the core mechanics of traditional Assassin’s Creed games. In summary, leaked details suggest a more fragmented, inconsistent, and derivative multiplayer experience overall.

Having said all that, it may still be worth holding out hope for Assassin’s Creed Invictus. For one thing, none of the leaks suggest that Invictus will adopt much-maligned MMO live-service elements, which would not have been an unreasonable assumption given the franchise’s current trajectory, and the arcade-style gameplay, while perhaps disappointing, could be fun if well-designed. And like with all leaks and rumors, it’s important to take j0nathan’s statements with a healthy dose of salt, despite past reliability.

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2024-09-27 22:55