Predicting Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ New Modern Day Storyline

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Predicting Assassin's Creed Shadows' New Modern Day Storyline

As a seasoned Assassin’s Creed gamer with over a decade of navigating the convoluted tapestry of this franchise, I can’t help but feel a tinge of anticipation mixed with cautious optimism about the modern-day narrative of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The modern-day segments have been a rollercoaster ride, from the captivating tales of Desmond Miles to the enigmatic Layla Hassan, and now it seems we’re entering uncharted territory.

The widely recognized and productive “Assassin’s Creed” series plans to revisit its contemporary tale through the game titled “Assassin’s Creed Shadows.” This upcoming title will follow after “Assassin’s Creed Mirage,” which primarily lacked a substantial modern-day narrative, focusing more on William Miles in brief introductory segments. Consequently, it remains unclear what path “Shadows” might choose for this enduring tradition; however, available data allows us to make educated predictions.

In simpler terms, the contemporary segments of the Assassin’s Creed storyline have had more downs than ups, often appearing as secondary elements to the gameplay. This feeling arises because it seems like Ubisoft continued this part of the series out of obligation after Desmond Miles departed at the end of Assassin’s Creed 3. The subsequent games, such as Black Flag and Unity, focused less on the modern-day plot, making it take a back seat. Layla Hassan was introduced as the main modern-day character in Origins, but she too is no longer present, now being part of an Isu supercomputer called Yggdrasil like Desmond. Basim’s reincarnation and other elements set up the modern-day narrative for Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Modern-Day Story May Be Understated

Marc-Alexis Coté’s Comments On Assassin’s Creed Shadows

At a recent BAFTA gathering, Assassin’s Creed director Marc-Alexis Coté discussed the storyline of AC Shadows, offering insights into its contemporary narrative. Although he avoided detailed explanations, he did highlight some challenges with the series’ present-day tale, such as its complex structure and overly expansive, confusing design. He hinted that Shadows aims to “refocus history as a key aspect of the player’s journey,” implying that the modern-day aspects of the game may have less prominence.

As a dedicated fan, I can share that Côté hinted at a desire to delve into more profound themes within the current storyline of “AC.” While this doesn’t exactly reveal Ubisoft’s specific plans regarding plot developments, it suggests that the team behind “Shadows” is aware of the limitations in the modern-day narrative so far. This awareness could mean that the upcoming installment will strive to avoid repeating these past issues, offering a tantalizing prospect for speculation about what’s to come.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Modern-Day Elements Will Very Likely Take a Back Seat

Ubisoft has made it clear that the main hub, Assassin’s Creed Infinity, will be the focus for the ongoing storyline of the series. Given previous comments from developers about preserving history as a core part of the franchise, it seems likely that the modern narrative in Shadows will take a back seat compared to earlier games like Assassin’s Creed 2. Instead, the modern-day tale in Shadows may resemble that of Mirage, paving the way for Infinity to fully explore this aspect of the series.

In the upcoming game “Shadows,” there might be several unresolved storylines from “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla” in the present-day narrative that could factor in, but it seems likely they will take a secondary role. The reunion of Layla and Desmond in Yggdrasil could be more about their covert manipulations rather than influencing the main plot or characters directly.

In the end of “Mirage”, it seems that Basim is still associated with the Assassins and possibly continues his work in the present day. However, unlike Desmond or Layla, he probably won’t be the main character in “Shadows”. Instead, his character might provide insights into the Isu, but his personal story may not be central to the narrative. The modern-day aspects of the game are more likely to reinforce the themes of the in-Animus plot rather than lead up to a climax in the real world.

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2024-11-09 23:24