Ubisoft has done some major shifting when it comes to its upcoming launch line-up. It hascanceled a total of four games, includingSplinter Cell VRandGhost Recon Frontline, while it also delayedAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora. It seems, according to a new report from Bloomberg, thatAssassin’s Creed Rifthas also been internally delayed.
It should be noted that Ubisoft has not publicly commented onAssassin’s Creed Riftat all, so it has never announced a release date. However, it seems that Ubisoft was aiming to get it out in February 2023 before the current fiscal year closes in March, but that is no longer the case.
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Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier has shared a lot of details on this game, however. Reportedly, it is a small-scale game adapted from a plannedValhallaDLC, and it featuresBasim during his Baghdad days. It was specifically chosen to be adapted to fill in the gaps in Ubisoft’s schedule, and recent developments put a serious hole in its current fiscal year with just a few known releases.
This delay reportedly came about because Ubisoft’s Bordeaux office is leading the development and asked for more time, as the game is running behind schedule. Notably, it was previously reported thatAssassin’s Creed Rift’s development was facing some unspecified challenges, so this internal delay makes sense. It is now reportedly slated to come out in the May-June period, meaning the delay adds 3-4 more months.
For fans of the classic games,Riftmay be one of the most exciting games in the upcomingAssassin’s Creedline-up, as it is also said to focus on stealth. Indeed, it seems Ubisoft is really pushing this franchise forward while it is reorganizing its releases.Assassin’s Creed Infinityis another coming game, a live-service hub game of sorts featuring multiple settings and protagonists. Who and where players will be remains to be seen, but there have been rumors and leaks.
Assassin’s Creed Redleaked online recently, although this is believed to be part of the Infinity project. It is said to be set in Asia, with many believing it takes place specifically in Japan. Another rumor points to anACgame with an Aztec setting, although what game this is or if it’s part ofInfinityhas not been confirmed. Many rumors are about and more will indubitably come, but fans will likely have answers when Ubisoft shows off more of the franchise’s future in September, as previously announced.
Assassin’s Creed Riftis reportedly in development.
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