XDefiant’s Apple of Eden: A Hint at AC Invictus Multiplayer?

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As a passionate gamer, I found myself captivated by XDefiant, Ubisoft’s bold venture into the dynamic realm of fast-paced first-person shooters. This game uniquely combines arena shooter and hero shooter elements, offering an exciting gaming experience. The anticipation for this title soared high due to its free-to-play model and the intriguing amalgamation of various Ubisoft franchises in shaping its diverse in-game factions.

In the game XDefiant, the factions are borrowed from other intellectual properties like Watch Dogs, Far Cry, and Splinter Cell. These factions impact a variety of special skills that players can utilize within the game. Unfortunately, as XDefiant is scheduled to close down in a few months, Ubisoft has had to reveal post-launch content ahead of schedule. An Assassin’s Creed faction was incorporated into the game in December 2024. The AC franchise’s signature and potent Apple of Eden serves as an ability for this faction, potentially hinting at how the ancient artifact might be integrated into the forthcoming multiplayer Assassin’s Creed game, tentatively named Assassin’s Creed Invictus.

XDefiant’s Multiplayer Approach To Assassin’s Creed Could Hint Towards Invictus

The Assassin’s Creed series is mostly recognized for its captivating single-player adventures, but it has also had notable success with multiplayer aspects in the past. Games such as Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, which featured intense player versus player action, were appreciated by fans of the IP. However, as Assassin’s Creed has transitioned into more expansive open-world RPG-style games, additional multiplayer content has become scarce. Yet, the upcoming game Invictus is daringly trying to alter this trend.

It was revealed that “Invictus” would debut alongside several other upcoming “AC” projects like “Assassin’s Creed Hexe.” From what we understand, “Invictus” appears to be a significant addition to Ubisoft’s strategy to expand the upcoming “Assassin’s Creed Infinity” platform, which aims to serve as the central destination for all future “AC” content. At present, the only confirmed details about “Invictus” are that it will be a multiplayer game, leading many fans to speculate that it will offer the same type of PvP and deception-focused gameplay found in past online experiences within the series.

Introducing the Assassin’s Creed faction into XDefiant offers a great insight into how Ubisoft might adapt the key elements and themes of Assassin’s Creed for a multiplayer environment in Invictus. One intriguing aspect to observe is the implementation of the Apple of Eden, which plays a crucial role in the Assassin’s Creed faction’s Ultimate Ability within XDefiant. Players can exploit this powerful move to swiftly transport to an enemy player and eliminate them with the Hidden Blade ability instantly.

On June 3, 2025, exactly one year and a bit after its launch in May 2024, XDefiant will officially cease operation.

XDefiant Proves the Multiplayer Potential of the Apple of Eden Going Forward

It’s logical to consider incorporating a significant element like the Apple of Eden as a potent player ability in XDefiant, given its prominence in Assassin’s Creed. However, it would be less fitting for an authentic Assassin’s Creed title like Invictus to grant each player access to such a valuable and destructive artifact. It appears that Invictus will not treat the Apple of Eden as casually as XDefiant does, but there is certainly potential for the artifact to be utilized in a more subtle manner within the game.

In the movie “Invictus,” the Apple of Eden might be depicted as a cooperative game mode similar to Halo’s Oddball, where players must temporarily team up to seize and wield the power of the Apple. One player could find and use the Apple in specific Invictus modes, but this would attract attention, potentially making them a target. The enhanced abilities it offers might justify the increased risk. The AC faction from XDefiant could serve as a hint for how Ubisoft might incorporate such features in Invictus when it is released.

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2025-02-08 00:44