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On the heels of Ubisoft’s most recent release, anotherAssassin’s Creedtitle may still be coming in 2025, with the long-rumoredAssassin’s Creed Invictuspotentially being the next entry in the franchise to hit store shelves. One of the most mysterious projects in theAssassin’s Creedlineup,Invictusmay be primed to turn the entire series on its head.
Following therelease ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsin March, fans of the franchise are eager to know where the franchise is heading next. Although controversy surrounded the newest entry, sales have seemed to be strong, and reviews forShadowshave been largely positive, with an averageOpenCriticscore of 82 at the time of writing. Ubisoft has been dealing with financial troubles exacerbated by last year’s underwhelming release ofStar Wars Outlawsand the free-to-play shooterXDefiant, with the latter planned to shut down entirely in June. While many fans were prepared to wait years for anotherAssassin’s Creedentry, a new rumor implies that this may not be necessary.
According to a Twitter post by Tom Henderson at Insider Gaming,Assassin’s Creed Invictuswill still be released sometime in 2025. Little is known about this seemingly bizarre entry, withAssassin’s Creed Invictusrumored to take inspiration fromFall Guys, featuring arcade game elements and modes like Team Deathmatch and Free-for-All. The mysterious title’s aesthetic may also heavily differ from that found in other mainline games, featuring a more cartoonish tone. While players will be able to step into the shoes of many pastAssassin’s Creedprotagonists, many are baffled by this rumored design choice, and Ubisoft has offered very little information about the game. Invictus' release in 2025 remains a rumor, though if it is releasing this year, some acknowledgment may be coming afterShadowshas had some time to shine.
Assassin’s Creed Invictus May Still Be Released in 2025
While many fans aren’t impressed bywhatAssassin’s Creed Invictusmay bring to the table, others see this massive departure from past entries as a golden opportunity. Many longtime players have wanted a completely multiplayer-focused experience, and asInvictusis rumored to be a standalone title, it has the potential to reach a larger audience than a multiplayer option in a standard single-player entry.
In late March,Ubisoft revealed a new Tencent-backed subsidiarythat will oversee theAssassin’s Creedfranchise going forward, as well asRainbow SixandFar Cry. Developers from many of the company’s offices around the world will back this new company, and many are eager to see how things will evolve under this new management.
