- Assassin's Creed Scarlet will be the next main RPG installment in the series and is already in development.
- The title will follow Hexe and is being considered for settings in India, the Mediterranean, or the Aztec Empire.
- Ubisoft is preparing nine Assassin's Creed releases in six years, combining main games, multiplayer and remakes.
- Post-launch support for Scarlet is planned for at least two years.
Ubisoft continues to expand its Assassin's Creed universe and the next big RPG in the franchise is already on the horizon. Following the success of Assassin's Creed Shadows, which has broken player records and further boosted the brand's relevance, the French developer has its sights set on new releases that promise to continue surprising its community.
Although the company has found its new formula for success in role-playing titles, several rumors and leaks suggest that Assassin's Creed Scarlet It will be the next chapter in the saga, consolidating itself as the next main installment with RPG touches, after the publication of Hexe.
The development of Assassin's Creed Scarlet and its possible settings
According to sources of Insider Gaming and Tom HendersonScarlet has just been greenlit and thus begins production. Although Ubisoft has yet to officially announce details, there is speculation that the new game will be released after the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed Hexe, which will take a more linear and dark approach with supernatural elements.
Several are being considered potential settings, including India, the Mediterranean, and even the Aztec Empire. This diversity of historical settings is believed to reflect Ubisoft's desire to maintain freshness in each installment and explore cultures not previously represented in depth within the Assassin's Creed universe.
Scarlet will continue with the RPG structure which has given such good results to the saga in titles such as Origins, Odyssey or Valhalla, combining open world, narrative decisions and gameplay focused on player freedom.
Nine games on the way for the Assassin's Creed saga
According to recent leaks, Ubisoft is planning a ambitious release schedule for the franchise that spans the next six years. Titles in development include Jade (a mobile game set in China), Invictus (focused on multiplayer and competition), a remake of Black Flag (Obsidian), Hexe, Scarlet, and later RPG 3, in addition to several multiplayer projects and new remakes.
This strategic plan seeks to offer a big RPG every two or three years, alternating experimental or smaller releases, as well as expanding the franchise through multiplayer titles and releases for mobile devices.
For Scarlet, a post-launch support of at least two years, including additional content and expansions similar to previous installments. This approach of keeping the experience active through updates and DLC responds to the current trend in open-world games and ensures players have reasons to return regularly.
The impact of Shadows and the future of the saga
The recent launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows has been a breath of fresh air for Ubisoft, surpassing record numbers of simultaneous players, especially in SteamThe Japanese setting and gameplay starring Naoe and Yasuke have been well received by much of the community.
The good reception of Shadows has allowed Ubisoft regain momentum after a difficult period, and has motivated them to invest in new experiences within the Assassin universe. Ubisoft's strategy for the series is to combine main role-playing titles, multiplayer adventures, and side projects, each with its own focus and appeal to different player profiles.
The community is still waiting for Ubisoft to officially confirm the details of Assassin's Creed Scarlet. Meanwhile, the saga continues to prepare to offer a variety of proposals and continue exploring cultures and historical eras within one of the most extensive and beloved universes of the video games figure.
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