What leaks are saying about the next Assassin’s Creed

Spoiler free details

We’re steering well clear of potential story/plot spoilers, so don’t expect a comprehensive synopsis from us now. We can comment on the reported gameplay elements, but please take them with a big ol’ fistful of salt. As we sit here, nought has been confirmed. According to our mysterious 4chan friend, the game will be releasing a year after the projected 2020 target in September 2021. The report states that the game will support 4-player drop-in co-op and will offer up the choice between a male or female protagonist at the start of each playthrough – similar to Odyssey.

As for the map? Pretty dang monstrous they reckon. The leak claims it encompasses almost the entirety of Northern Europe, including major cities like London, York, and Paris. Within these bustling regions massive wars are said to break out organically, drastically altering the impact on the economical state of each city. I mean we don’t know if it’s entirely true or not, but here’s to hoping.

Assassin’s Creed Ragnarok, which is apparently codenamed Kingdom, appears to have been leaking all over the place lately. The numerous leaks have included details about the gameplay and story, and there is even a supposed first look at the game’s lead character, Jora. pic.twitter.com/YjVk8zBRBh

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What we know for sure

Steady your horses though, until we get some official confirmation it isn’t worth running away with thoughts of what that game could look like. In truth, the leak isn’t looking too credible right now. If we were to cherry pick inside sources, few are more reliable than Twitter/Niko Partners analyst ZhugeEx, and he’s flat out discounted a good 90% of details from the list.

Reporting directly on the leak, he stated: ‘For what it’s worth, all of the AC leaks so far have been incorrect. It’s not even called Ragnarok. Sure, some of the details are right. Like improved combat of whatever. But in general, they’re not that accurate.’

In truth, all we know for sure at this moment and time is that Ubisoft are developing a new Assassin’s Creed game for next gen consoles. We can glean there likely is something in the Nordic links too. Too much is racking up in the way of sneaky ‘screenshots’, leaks, and Easter-eggs for it to be just pure coincidence or wishful thinking. We know after Black Flag (2013) that Ubisoft like to usher in new gen consoles with shiny new games to push the tech… and what better than a new entry to their star money making series.

Personally, I haven’t really enjoyed an Assassin’s Creed game since Syndicate in 2015. But with this extra year in development, it’s safe to say I’m pretty intrigued to see what Ubisoft has up their sleeve (aside from a hidden blade) this time around. Absence really does make the heart grow fonder.