E3 06: Ubisoft recites Assassin's Creed

Publisher promises original game from the studio behind Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia will be the first in a new franchise.

Ubisoft gave visitors to last year's Tokyo Game Show a glimpse at a next-gen action title it referred to as Project Assassins. Today, new details were announced for the project, and the publisher said that it is bringing Assassin's Creed to the PlayStation 3. No mention was made of an early, presumed Xbox 360 version of the game which was on display at Microsoft's X05 event.

Assassin's Creed

Ubisoft is getting medieval on the PS3.

Set in 1191 AD at the height of the Third Crusade for the Holy Land, Assassin's Creed puts players in the silent shoes of Altair and gives them the opportunity "to shape events during this pivotal moment in history." Altair is presumably a member of a group of ruthless assassins whose plan is to bring an end to the bitter struggle by striking out at both warring parties.

The game is being developed by Ubisoft's Montreal studio (creators of hits like Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time), and Ubisoft is making some big promises for the project.

"Assassin's Creed is going to push the video game experience as we know it today into an entirely new direction," said the Montreal studio's CEO Yannis Mallat. "Assassin's Creed's compelling theme and storyline experienced through the next-generation console will captivate audiences and affect them on the same level as an epic novel or film."

And just like the Crusades, Assassin's Creed is all set to spawn sequels. The company refers to Assassin's Creed as "the first game" of a new franchise that will make its debut at next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo.

Ubisoft is focusing on creating more new franchises heading forward. The company has said it plans to introduce three new brands to the marketplace every two years, and Assassin's Creed is its latest example of developing new intellectual properties.

Assassin's Creed is expected to arrive in stores in 2007.

73 Comments

  • malavos

    Posted Nov 25, 2007 5:22 pm PT

    Ubisoft rocks. I'm anxious.

  • ninjarat

    Posted Oct 25, 2007 7:32 am PT

    Ah, finailly something that will ease my post oblivion blues!

  • Cono_2007

    Posted Aug 12, 2007 7:08 am PT

    Cant wait till this game comes out, be funny where you can just blend into the crowd and sneak up on your prey!

  • 1000bullets

    Posted Aug 29, 2006 7:12 pm PT

    the only thing i would have to worry about is the ps3 but assassins,i'm not worried cause i have two brothers that work in ubisoft.MUAHAHAHAHHAHAAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if you guys want to learn more about assassins go to www.gametrailers.com woooooooooooo

  • Naggeh

    Posted Jun 19, 2006 3:08 am PT

    this game will rock, it will rock our socks off! btw: who cares about the wii? pretty good idea, but nintendo allways falls short after a few months

  • Morias-Skult

    Posted May 16, 2006 3:26 am PT

    Does it actually say it is exclusive or not because i saw this is the X 360 video trailers as well. could be a mistake i suppose

  • PS-king-llV

    Posted May 15, 2006 4:52 pm PT

    (sarges24
    I cant wait for Assassin's Creed. Hope it makes launch!! Heavenly Sword was the big name last year, Assassin's Creed is the big name this year... I cant wait to get both these games in my PS3... This is going to be the coolest Action/Adventure since Sands of Time and God of War!!!!! )

    Assassin's Creed+Heavenly Sword=best games
    In my list
    PS3 ROCKS

  • sarges24

    Posted May 11, 2006 4:13 pm PT

    I cant wait for Assassin's Creed. Hope it makes launch!! Heavenly Sword was the big name last year, Assassin's Creed is the big name this year... I cant wait to get both these games in my PS3... This is going to be the coolest Action/Adventure since Sands of Time and God of War!!!!!

  • Midnightfalcon9

    Posted May 11, 2006 1:12 pm PT

    incase you didnt notice The Two Thrones was the finale of the PoP trilogy, for the next couple of years anyway. And i think theres a bit more differnce between being an assassin in a city than a platforming prince with no other people around (brilliant though it is)
    Looks brilliant though, disappointed abt no mention of a PC version

  • axes03

    Posted May 8, 2006 11:57 am PT

    THIS IS SUCH A PRINCE OF PERSIA RIPOFF. even the dude looks like the prince. they should just bag this and make a next gen prince of persia.

  • princeofgames90

    Posted May 8, 2006 10:54 am PT

    OK wich makes me shure that i am getting a PS3

  • DarthBlivion

    Posted May 6, 2006 2:50 pm PT

    This is a multi platform title. Remember last years E3 where a lot of games were being advertised for the PS as if they were exclusives? This is going to be a multi-platformer. But whatever the case, it looks promising.

  • crazy590

    Posted May 3, 2006 5:41 pm PT

    seeing that this game is for PS3 which i'll never get so i'll probably never get this game

  • Flammaboi

    Posted May 3, 2006 2:04 pm PT

    Hah it's just like POP but with different scene

  • blazincanuck

    Posted May 3, 2006 11:44 am PT

    for the PS3...NICE!!!. Keep makin us canadians look good UBISOFT!!!.No matter whut console ur rootin for, UBISOFT's got u. Spread love....thats whut its all about. GO NINTENDO & SONY!!!!.peace.

  • mack10

    Posted May 3, 2006 10:31 am PT

    I hope it's nothing like Oblivion, not that Oblivion isn't a great game, but it seems a lot of people are leering towards Oblivion style games and too many isn't good. I have a feeling this wont be like Oblivion and it looks pretty damn sweet from just that trailer alone.

    I gotta admit I didn't like Ubisoft in the past but now I can't wait for SC4, I'm playing GRAW for the 360 which is amazing, and I'll be buying Red Steel and this game for sure; Ubi is doing some good work.

  • DoomZombie

    Posted May 3, 2006 9:34 am PT

    See Canada rules

  • gorilla325

    Posted May 3, 2006 9:16 am PT

    really wish this could go to PC...
    i mean all previouse efforts were going to PC too, why does this one have to be different?

  • pop4

    Posted May 3, 2006 8:44 am PT

    developed by original POP:SOT team.

  • Hawkje

    Posted May 3, 2006 8:42 am PT

    Xbox 360 version??

  • willbxtn

    Posted May 3, 2006 8:26 am PT

    You do know this game is also going to come out on the Wii, don't you?

  • Crystall3d

    Posted May 3, 2006 8:18 am PT

    I hope the character animations looks as good as in POP series instead of SC series...

  • chrisdojo

    Posted May 3, 2006 6:06 am PT

    yippie.

  • DRUNK_CANADIAN

    Posted May 2, 2006 9:08 pm PT

    sweet

  • Connery_CSF

    Posted May 2, 2006 8:07 pm PT

    Wow that looks awesome a steath action game in the medieval thats a idea

  • SpiritOf

    Posted May 2, 2006 5:58 pm PT

    Hitman, set during The Crusades, made by the guys who did PoP?

    Where is the negative in ANY of this?

  • rockstarvan

    Posted May 2, 2006 5:46 pm PT

    On the game page, it mentions that it will also be on X360

  • blackIceJoe

    Posted May 2, 2006 4:33 pm PT

    I think Assassin's Creed looks real cool and can't wait to play it.

  • littletojo

    Posted May 2, 2006 4:15 pm PT

    looks kind of prince of persiaish with last few seconds but im still trying to get an xbox 360.............

  • Riccasia7

    Posted May 2, 2006 4:04 pm PT

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  • comthitnuong

    Posted May 2, 2006 4:01 pm PT

    wish it were for 360

  • gamepunk86

    Posted May 2, 2006 3:54 pm PT

    well they did create PoP and splinter cell. so hell yeah, i can't wait

  • squallff8_fan

    Posted May 2, 2006 3:50 pm PT

    Well so far red steel for nintendo wii, and this one for sony's ps3.

  • dru26

    Posted May 2, 2006 2:25 pm PT

    Has Ubi ever developed a game for one platform?

  • squallff8_fan

    Posted May 2, 2006 2:05 pm PT

    This is gonna be one amazing game, another exclusive for the ps3, and sorry xbox 360 owners, this is only for ps3. Heres proof.

    Link: http://ps3.ign.com/articles/704/704317p1.html

  • Vegeta-sama

    Posted May 2, 2006 1:33 pm PT

    Their isn't any exclusive titles from Ubisoft... this game will come out for the 360 as well as the PS3... that's a given especially if it gets allot of fan support

  • zan10

    Posted May 2, 2006 1:26 pm PT

    those saying that its a PS3 exclusive are wrong cuz this game has been already announced for Xbox 360 at X05 back in november

  • Warris

    Posted May 2, 2006 1:26 pm PT

    looks nice kinda like splinter cell meets pop in medieval time

  • tuff_gong92

    Posted May 2, 2006 1:23 pm PT

    I'm really intereseted. And for the PS3 which is great.

  • jvonrader

    Posted May 2, 2006 1:09 pm PT

    http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/ubisoft/ubisoft-denies-leaked-schedule-160283.php?mail2=true

    It's a leaked Ubisoft schedule from last March...given new cred today by the notion that, two months ago, this list mentioned that Ubisoft was publishing Enchanted Arm. Only made official today.

    Anyway, it lists "Assassin" for a March 2007 release on X360, PS3 & Rev. Or Wii, now.

  • kkkknaruto

    Posted May 2, 2006 1:06 pm PT

    another reason to buy a ps3.......WOOT WOOT

  • jvonrader

    Posted May 2, 2006 1:04 pm PT

    Um...you guys, this is a multiplat. For both the Xbox 360 and the PS3, just like the studio's other games, PoP and SC.

  • Maquis_UK

    Posted May 2, 2006 1:00 pm PT

    come on Ubi give it to Wii !!

  • jokinjosh73

    Posted May 2, 2006 12:57 pm PT

    danmp18:
    "I'd like to see this on the X360 as well UbiSoft. Not everyone wants to drop their life savings on Sony's new machine."

    Dude, if you only have $400 in your life savings your in trouble. . . . or 12 years old.

    Anyway, I hope they release some more footage at E3. Alot of the trailer looked pre-rendered but there were few shots that looked like gameplay footage.

  • Brandon_Quessy

    Posted May 2, 2006 12:13 pm PT

    I like the aproach that Ubisoft has in the gaming industry. They are always one step ahead of many other gaming companies.

  • i_love_my_ds

    Posted May 2, 2006 12:11 pm PT

    Their Montreal studio has almost always created great games. hopefully this one follows suit

  • Tybolt

    Posted May 2, 2006 12:10 pm PT

    Cool Very cool, but why PS3 i dont get it

  • axia_777

    Posted May 2, 2006 12:05 pm PT

    PS3 sweet. This game sound intriguing and original. Original is good. Cant wait to get my dirty mits on my PS3! GGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRR........waiting sux.....

  • PeterJK

    Posted May 2, 2006 11:56 am PT

    Trailer is great, even if most or all of it is CG. I definitely look forward to seeing this at E3!

  • Manatassi

    Posted May 2, 2006 11:44 am PT

    Hmmm I'd be more interested in the game if they created a 360 version, not up for buying a PS3 for a while yet.

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