Ubisoft’s upcoming games library has been a bit controversial, as the publishing giant is currently shifting its focus to live service games, many of them being free to play. The upcomingAssassin’s Creed Infinity, while little is known about it, has also been raising eyebrows, as its announcement signaled that it would be a similar style game. Ubisoft has since confirmed a few more details about the project, however.
During a recent earnings call, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot responded to a question aboutAssassin’s Creed Infinity, specifically its monetization methods. According to Guillemot,Assassin’s Creed Infinityisn’t a free-to-play gameand will contain many of the narrative elements and mechanics that fans are familiar with. However, Guillemot also emphasized that the game is “huge,” and stated thatAssassin’s Creed Infinitywill be innovative.
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In addition to Guillemot’s comments, Ubisoft Chief Financial Officer Frédérick Duguet stated thatAssassin’s Creed Infinityis still in the early stages of development. Ubisoft hasn’t shared any trailers, screenshots, or other assets for the game publically, so it’s not hard to believe that Infinity is still in its infant stages. However, as one ofUbisoft’s biggest franchises– if not the biggest – it’s understandable that fans have concerns, especially given some of Ubisoft’s recent moves.
The comments from Duguet and Guillemot will more than likely fuel even more speculation about the game. WhileAssassin’s Creed Infinitybeing a paid game is a good sign for those looking to avoid overbearing microtransactions and other undesirable elements, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the game won’t be a live service title.Destiny 2,one of the most successful live service games on the market, launched as a paid experience and regularly releases new paid content.
For now, the question remains whenUbisoft will revealAssassin’s Creed Infinity. The most recent entry in the franchise,Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, will receive a second year of DLC expansions, something that hasn’t traditionally been done in the series. That could mean that Ubisoft is in no rush to revealInfinity. However, it’s unclear if that’s the best possible move.
Fans have been asking for atraditionalAssassin’s CreedexperiencesinceAssassin’s Creed Odysseyreleased in 2018. Or, at the very least, a return to the Assassin versus Templar storyline that defined the narratives of the early games, something fans haven’t seen in recent entries. Guillemot’s comments can be interpreted as meaning that will be the case, but it’s impossible to say for sure.
