Rumour: Assassin's Creed 3 to be set during the American Revolution

The next Assassin's Creed game might be headed to American soil, according to a new, unconfirmed report from CVG. It pegs the forthcoming Assassin's Creed III — or whatever Ubisoft will call this year's planned installment — as set during the American Revolution.

[iXenon]

I have nothing against this idea

[Bioshocking]

Im actually wondering why AC3 will be taking place in the American Revolution.

I have nothing against the idea, my question is how does it fit with the story?

After how Revelations ended, I thought that we would have a modern day creed, since it seemed like Desmond had no need to step back into the Animus.

Well, I love this franchise, and I hope to see more in the future

[Nitrowolf2]

I thought AC3 was going to be the last in the main trilogy for Desmond. It would only make sense to have it in modern times (Desmond time at least), unless of course they plan on doing what they did for 2.

[Bioshocking]

@ Nitrowolf

Maybe, but it does not make any sense as to why Desmond would step back into the animus. I mean, he has learned everything he needed from Ezio and Altair. The need for a new past day assassin would not make any sense in terms of story.

New assassins are awesome in gameplay, but with how Ubi crafted this story, I am not entirely sure

[AntoineDcoolette]

This same rumor was around before AC2 brotherhood and revelations

[gaminoz]

Yeah this isn't so new:

http://oxcgn.com/2011/03/09...

[Krew_92]

I thought they said it was going to be based in Germany?

So many rumors, so little time. Lol.

[peowpeow]

**Possible Spoiler**

Don't they have to locate the temples?
Then ultimately find the one where all is stored (as said in Revelations ending by Jupiter). If this is the case I'd assume they need the animus

[Bioshocking]

Ok, I did some digging and this is what I can tell will occur during the story of Assassin's Creed 3.

Im still not sure about the setting, but I am sure about the future occurrences.

SPOILERS

1)Based on how Revelations ended, Desmond and the rest have traveled to the temple, and the point where the first civilization lost everything, so the game should start you out around there
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

2) If you played The Da vinci disappearance, the apple gives off this sequence 43, 39, 19, N, 75, 27, 42, W.
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

These are actually co-ordinates, when entered in google earth, it takes you to this hole in the ground
http://xboxoz360.files.word...

This location exists in real life and is located in Glenfield, New York.

This could possibly be the place were Assassins Creed Revelations ended.

3) The Templars have located William Miles, and are en route to the location were AC:R ended. http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Amoungst them is a very notable character named Daniel Cross, the main character from Assassin's Creed:The Fall, the comic that followed the Russian Assassin. He is notable as he was a templar sleeper agent implanted into the Assassin order, and destroyed it from the inside. Daniel could be an antagonist.

This is why I don't see this game taking place during the Revolution, unless there was one assassin who had done something important, but I doubt it as that would kind of ruin that flow between Altair, Desmond, and Ezio.

And considering the fact that Ubisoft has been planning the Desmond Story to end in the year 2012 (do not be surprised if the game's release date is December 21'st 2012)

It is a Friday, and since Skyrim came out on a Friday, I assume this will be the release date...

But on topic, this game is meant to end the Desmond story arc, adding a new character might ruin the flow, and once again rob Desmond of the limelight in his own story.

So my guess may be that you are Desmond in modern time New York City... according to the story, this seems the most logical.

Also to everyone complaining about the possible setting of America, Ubisoft fully came out and said, that once they are done with the Desmond story, they will see what timelines and places the fans would like to see, and then would make that game.

The game coming out this year is Assassins Creed 3. That is 100% positive. The setting is unconfirmed, so we don't know.

Man, this story is really exciting to me, and I look forward to more details for AC3

[joab777]

It isn't the story that worries me. The American revolution is perfect with the Illuminati, the Masons and templars. I'm not sure how the assassins fit in unless they are trying to help britian maintain superiority and stop the templars/Masons or illuimati from getting up this country.

My problem is the environment. It is vastly different from previous entries. There were few big cities and buildings in which the protagonist would b climbing etc. And it is very spread out. It will b so different unless there are various locations including Europe. I dunno but i love the story. As far as end game scenarios, u can't get there without addressing this story. Our birth was HUGE.

[SnotyTheRocket]

I'm thinkin' half animus/half Desmond...... <-----good idea

[Ares84HU]

They couldn't find a most boring place in History.

I bet you anything that they want to connect the assassins with the free masons.

No imagination.

[jeseth]

Ubi needs to take some time to really come back strong with AC.

AC2 was awesome, I feel like the two spinoffs since are just ... "eh".

I hope if they are really coming out with AC3 that they are putting in a great new story and I'd even be open to a whole new character line and screw the jumping back and forth with the Animus.

Just make a great plot and setting. Screw the jumping back and forth with the Animus. To me it always interrupted the flow of the game.

[NukaCola]

The setting in the Animus isn't as important as Desmond. It's been 7 or 8 games in the series(including handhelds) and DLC as well. The 2nd character was a damn trilogy. I really want to know the purpose and story behind Desmond. He is brushed under and should now have all the tools he needs to complete this FINAL CHALLENGE. So I hope that AC-III is like 30-40% Animus and 60-70% Desmond in the real world. I really am so interested in the truth outside the'matrix' if I may.

[Canary]

I have many things against the idea.

First and foremost is a matter of setting--America is new, and (particularly early on) our cities were small, short hovels. Can you imagine playing an Assassin's Creed game where the tallest buildings are 3 stories high?

I don't see it happening.

An American Revolution setting would require a more rural game world... wherease all of the previous games have utilized (and, in fact, require) densely populated urban settings.

Simply put: it wouldn't work.

And, of course, there are other reasons I won't get in to. Of all the "ideas" bandied back and forth, I think Victorian London and Revolutionary Paris hold the most potential.

[QuodEratDemonstrandm]

So at worst, it would look like San Gimignano, except without all the towers. At best: Manhattan island, 1773, had a population of over 6000. So no great big skyscrapers, but they weren't in six foot mud huts either. The buildings will be fine. No worse than the ones in Rome or Forli.

And, this was about the time when muskets started giving way to rifles. The first sniper was a revolutionary soldier.

[ReservoirDog316]

And China. Didn't anyone buy AC Embers?

[Jpm224]

@QuadEratDemonstrandm I might be wrong but I don't believe muskets began to be phased out until after the civil war. The "snipers" you're talking about were just expert marksmen using modified muskets. As far as I know, world war 1 was the first conflict where rifles were the standard issue weapon for all armies.

[Shackdaddy836]

Well you could have part of it in the colonies and part of it in london at that same time. It's not like all the important people that require assasinating sailed to the colonies during the revolution...

[snipes101]

If this is the case, it would be the first time I ever was interested in a Creed game enough to buy one since the first game.

[CommonSense]

I have something against another Assassin's Creed in general. They've really milked the AC formula to death.

[OcularVision]

Really? Have you even played the games? Just because they release 1 a year, doesn't mean they've milked it to death. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[CommonSense]

of course i played them. and what a stupid thing to say.

they are exactly the same since 2. they just added new weapons and some convoluted extra features like training assassins and spending money on a city to get more money that you don't know what to do with later.

AC2 was great (100%'d it), Brotherhood was more of the same, Revelations was nauseatingly boring.

fine if you, like most gamers apparently, enjoy doing the same thing over n over. there are TONS of games that'll cater to that mind-numbing mentality...and this is one of them. I'm just not one of those people. I like originality and risk taking.

EDIT: now you'll say, "nuh uh, it's different cuz they added counters." lol, ugh.

[OcularVision]

They didn't change the formula of it because they didn't need to. They could still make a fantastic story with the gameplay mechanics they already have.

Go troll somewhere else please.

[spartan_dx]

The point in me playing the series has always been story first its not like a shooter with a tacked on story.

[ZippyZapper]

Moscow (Russia)
Cairo (Egypt)
Brussels (Belgium)

[cyberwaffles]

eat it you red coats!

and damn, i haven't even beaten assassin's creed revelations or brotherhood yet.

[thedude44]

great, its time for something fresh even though i think assassins creed rocks the way it is.

[Kenshin_BATT0USAI]

I'm thinking it won't have anything to do with the animus anymore. I mean at the end Desmond said that he knew what he had to do. It'd be great if the new game was as expansive as the whole of AC2 series, and covered desmond becoming a master assassin himself now.

[MasterD919]

This was speculation a few months back...Sounds like it may actually be happening.

Impressive if true.

[SpaceFox]

That would be great, a really interesting time period in my opinion. I imagine the map will be huge.

[T3MPL3TON]

Well we know Desmond, understands everything now. So we know we'll be seeing more of him.

What I don't get is these games generally sticks close to what historical facts exist. During these times we saw even more of a push toward ballistic weapons. Unless the assassin is going to be carrying around a full on rifle, this simply wont make sense.

[peowpeow]

Or it'd require a more stealthy approach. Hitman anyone? :p

[Kingdom Come]

The franchise is in dire need of a breath of fresh air, the annual releases are taking their tole. Turn back to the release of Assassins Creed 2, it was fresh, original and featured a heap of improvements over it's predecessor, unfortunately the same can not be said for the latest installment, hopefully Assassins Creed 3 will do the same...

[Trevulate]

It makes sense considering where Desmond ended up at the end of AC:R

[omi25p]

Meeeh rather have London during turdor times.

[phantomexe]

I'm cool with it ,anything beats china. I must ask some of you guys why do you want to play as desmond? He is cool and all but going back in time to see events is what makes the game what it is. Do you want the AC games to come to a end? If so why there so maney cool places to see made into a game. I remember seeing the roman coliseum (if that is even spelled right)for the frist time on the PS3. It was a WOW momment for me.

[QuodEratDemonstrandm]

Il Colosseo wasn't as much a WOW moment for me as the view from the top of Galata Tower. Much better than the view from Giotto's Campanile or Castello Santangelo, though those were pretty impressive, as well.

As for the setting: I could play as Amunet in ancient Egypt for all I care, as long as it's as packed with stuff to do as AC2 was.

[Lavalamp]

Ugh. I really hope that isn't the case.

[rello91]

Interesting scenario

[turgore]

I doubt it. There weren't enough tall buildings in America back then.

[QuodEratDemonstrandm]

I'm standing on the roof of Bartolomeo's quarters right now. It looks like the buildings are 2-4 stories. Some have domes on top and there are the bell towers.

But, overall, 2-4 stories is the norm.

18th century New York will be fine, but I think #1.1.7 is more accurate. All Desmond all the time. And back in NYC, where he was originally taken by Abstergo? He comes full circle.

[Brownghost]

Itll be amazing, British colonies, revolutionary war, swords still popular and Indians to fight. Possibly the Templars make up most of parliament since it was very corrupt back then and many founders could be assassins, it would be great.

[DrunkDan]

Nice idea - in terms of visiting a past time using the animus.

The problem is fitting it into the storyline. We know from the last game that Desmond ended up at the co-ordinates from the Da Vinci DLC and that they mark the location of the Grand Temple.

The Grand Temple is the place that houses the 6 solutions that came closest to preventing the solar flare disaster, and unless they pad it out and make it so that whatever is inside requires more knowledge from the past there would be no need for it.

The whole story has been gearing up for Desmond to learn how to be an assassin and then fight the modern Templars - and also prevent the next solar flare from destroying the earth.

On top of that there is also the potential story arc involving Abstergo and them sending an agent to kill Bill Miles.

It's going to be interesting to see where Ubisoft take the franchise next....

[Proeliator]

OXCGN has speculated upon this - and given good weight to it - since March 2011.

http://oxcgn.com/2011/03/09...

[LoLZoRz]

this franchise is so bad.

- zero challenge
- automated gameplay
- stealth is minimal, there should be more of it
- you dont even care for characters

the only good thing about it is the story idea, not the whole story, just the idea.

I can't believe how millions of people buy it every year and are not disappointed or get bored of it.

[MsclMexican]

Where as I agree with your views on the lack of challenge and minimal stealth.

I do not understand what you mean about automated gameplay.

But I absolutley disagree with the fact you said no one cares for the characters and the story.

These characters AC has created are multi dimensional, and whenever you play these games you do care for these characters.

Look at Ezio, people love his character because they see a bit of themselves in him. They loved living throughout his life, they loved his charm and playboy attitude, and they shed tears at his tragic death.

The death of Ezio Auditore, might be one of the saddest moments in video game history.

Sure the gameplay is kind of fatiguing now, but Im confident AC 3 should shake things up, and add more focus to stealth.

But insulting this story and characters is taking things to far

[KaBaW]

"The death of Ezio Auditore" Thanks for the spoiler warning, lol.
But, ahh, I kinda figured that it would eventually happen, anyway.

[MsclMexican]

@KaBaW

Omg... Im so sorry, I completely forgot to put the spoiler warning...

Really sorry

[Braid]

Are you sure that you witnessed Ezio's death in any of the games? I'm one hundred percent sure that he didn't die at the end of Revelations.

You probably confused Altair with Ezio for a second.

[TotalHitman]

@Braid

***SPOILER WARNING***

Ezio didn't die in Revelations, he died in Assassins Creed Embers. It's an animated move based on the final moments of his life.

[LoLZoRz]

by automated gameplay I mean that you don't even need to participate in character's jumping and climbing, all you do is hold the left analog stick up and run and he'll do everything for you. it provides no satisfaction nor challenge. let's take a look at sword fights shall we. all you need to do is counter attack and that's it again, no challenge at all.

[MsclMexican]

What i do not understand is why do people want a challenge with the movement?

The free-run system was designed with the idea that it would give of quick responses to the player while running... why should the movement require challenge?

Combat, they are working on tweaking, into a way that is like Batman Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. The combat in the Batman games is ridiculously easy, however the idea behind the combat is to chain combos together, then unleash quick kills, that is what AC is going for.

It is not trying to be a Bayonetta or a Devil May Cry, the lack of challenge in combat is associated with the fact that they try to make you feel like a badass.

They should, and hopefully will tweak that in 3 so stealth is required, and the games will have a bigger focus on stealth.

So yeah, this franchise is great, its just not your thing

[DragonKnight]

The closer they get to making AC a shooter (by making it move more and more into modern times, they eliminate the need for the Hidden Blade and swords and begin to have to rely on artillery) the less and less I like it. I like stalking an enemy and silently killing them, where's the fun in just shooting them? American Revolution or any of the more modern day wars, or even Present times would be a horrible idea. It would instantly take all the charm out of the series, meaning the last in the trilogy will undoubtedly be the absolute worst. At least for me anyway.

[Veneno]

if this is true I would actually try out this series. actually anything is better than europe/eurasia.

[PamPoovey]

Won't that mean guns will be a common thing instead of blades and swords. I'm not saying they didn't use those weapons but it makes you wonder how they will get round these things the closer they get to the present.

[Ascalon94]

Guns will be common, but its still slow loading muskets, because if you recall cavalry still used swords in combat.

[Hufandpuf]

ubisoft cannot develope a WHOLE new setting and mechanic in ONE year. Isn't it coming out THIS year too? Not enough time, it'll look just like AC2.

[MrBuffalo]

I had a discussion with friends shortly after finishing revelations and we all hoped and agreed that the next one would incorperate multiple era's. Imagine it like Majoras mask where an occurance in one era affected the other.

[MrBuffalo]

rome, edo japan, ancient egypt, american war of independence, Arabian Spain. Pick any three from those eras and jumble them together and make a huge game. Just a thought.

[Reborn]

He could use the Animus, and travel there for some things. Or play another assassin? However, his main story could be in the modern day. But travel throughout periods to help him within the modern time?

Either way, it is interesting. That's one of the things with AC, so much time periods which could be done.

[CultOfPersonality]

Victorian London, foggy streets climbing big Ben, jack the ripper, spring heeled Jack, taking down Templars there would be Awesome!

[SJPFTW]

The French Revolution would have been better imo or the Industrial Revolution in Britain

The best part of the AC series are the settings, and from an architectural point of view early america does not make sense. Modern America yes but not 18th century. 1781 New York does not compare to Florence, Rome, Venice, Jerusalem etc

[ZippyZapper]

I love the series (BIG FAN) but it needs to take a break from the CoD formula.

American Revolution? That would piss some Brits off.

[CultOfPersonality]

I'm a Brit and its pissing me off LOL

[gaminoz]

Also, the American colonists wanted to push past the mountains west into indian territory...to take the land. The Brits didn't want them to.

So the British were more on the native populations' side: that doesn't sound like the 13 Colonies would be the typical 'assassin'-types then despite all that 'freedom' stuff.

[brettyd]

dreams do come true!

[rattletop]

and finally the series will go to modern day manhattan like every other game. -_-

[SuperK]

Ive just thrown up. Widebirth

[TotalHitman]

I hope not.

[Ocean]

Mmmmmmm multiple country locations sound about right to me....will probably get another couple of games out of Desmonds story if done correctly

[Neo Nugget]

Pretty sure they said that AC3 is the end of the Desmond trilogy (but not for AC, obviously).

[AliTheBrit420]

Uh Huh..

Most Americans seem to be ignorant to the reality of the "American" Revolution anyway.

The French and Belgium where 2 Nations fighting with The British Empire at the time, so it was in their best interest to help the uprising and subsequently did around 90% of all the fighting.

"You" didn't really win anything, another country treating you as my enemies enemy won it for you.

[SnakeCQC]

so no parkour and getting a taxi everywhere?

[FCOLitsjustagame]

Deja Vu. How many Assassins Creed 3 are we going to have?

[SnakeCQC]

? there was assassins creed 1 and then assassins creed 2 which was ezios story arcs and the other games were expansions of ezios story

[-Gespenst-]

That'd be sick. Although that'd kind of force them to incorporate guns, and we all know how way too easy projectile weapons are to use in AC... Maybe they'll throw in a more skillful third person cover shooter aspect.

[auen1]

-_-

i came up with this idea after the first assassin's creed; at least ubisoft was listening to their fans, but i'd like to be acknowledged for my foresight.

[leahcim]

Ass Creed 3 at last, if this is not a great improvement over 2 I will say good bye to this franchise.

Revelations and Brotherhood, was nothing but bitter milk to me...

[yog-sothot]

From a pure level design angle, I wonder how they plan using this setting. I must say that, for a late 18th century setting, I thought that Paris under the French Revolution could have been amazing.

Wait and see, obviously.

[Zephol]

i like this

[Ness-Psi]

I thought it would be set in china going by the end of the film embers?

[shammgod]

AC games get boring...fast!

[Arts1000]

Desmond has always been in the way of good story telling .......... Leave him out !!!

[CraigBaker]

PLEASE BE TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!