The Assassin’s Creed franchise finds itself in some troubled waters. According to recent reports, the last few years haven’t been as profitable as Ubisoft would have liked, and in the wake of Star Wars Outlaws underperforming, the developer/publisher has seemingly hit the panic button. Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been delayed to next February, and there’s currently no official word on previously announced games like Assassin’s Creed Hexe, Assassin’s Creed Infinity, or Assassin’s Creed Invictus.
Announced alongside Infinity, Hexe, Nexus, Jade, and Shadows (the formerly-codenamed Red), Assassin’s Creed Invictus has had virtually no official news since its reveal in October 2022. All fans know is that Invictus will be some kind of online multiplayer game. But a recent rumor has started making the rounds online, and if it’s true, Assassin’s Creed Invictus might be going in a different direction than what some fans want.
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Assassin’s Creed Invictus’ Rumored Fall Guys Structure Explained
According to a recent Twitter post by renowned Assassin’s Creed leaker, j0nathan, which was first reported on by Eurogamer’s Vikki Blake, Assassin’s Creed Invictus will have a Fall Guys-inspired gameplay structure. According to this leak, Invictus will see 16 players compete in a series of knockout challenges. Some of these challenges allegedly include team deathmatch, free-for-all, and a parkour speed challenge that sees players run through checkpoints.
Winning a challenge will let players progress to the next round. As they progress through the tournament, players will gradually forge a build that can be used in the final challenge, likely gaining some kind of power-ups that would help them in the last battle. Invictus will apparently let players take control of a range of avatars, all based on iconic Assassin’s Creed characters. According to j0nathan, Ezio and Cesare Borgia are confirmed to be in the game as playable avatars.
This recent leak also suggests that Assassin’s Creed Invictus will feature a plethora of maps based on past Assassin’s Creed settings. j0nathan’s original Tweet mentions a Black Flag-inspired “paradise island,” a Mirage-inspired Baghdad, and an Assassin’s Creed Shadows-inspired Japan.
Assassin’s Creed Invictus’ Rumored Gameplay Could Upset Some Fans
Perhaps the most controversial part of j0nathan’s leak is that Assassin’s Creed Invictus‘ gameplay will allegedly have an “arcade” feel, with strikes having little impact, and players being able to use abilities such as a Super Smash Bros.-like bubble shield. If this leak is true, then Assassin’s Creed Invictus could end up upsetting a lot of long-time AC fans, as having weighty, grounded combat has always been a staple of the series. Without weighty combat, and with a structure more akin to Fall Guys than past AC multiplayer modes, Invictus might not feel like a true Assassin’s Creed game.
Assassin’s Creed Invictus’ Bigger Picture Hasn’t Been Revealed Yet
But it’s important to note that fans don’t have the full picture just yet. While Assassin’s Creed Invictus‘ rumored gameplay and structure probably aren’t what fans had in mind for the franchise’s next multiplayer outing, they’re not inherently awful ideas. And the Animus can easily function as a quick and concise in-universe explanation for these multiplayer tournaments. Fans need to wait until a full reveal before they get too upset over what Assassin’s Creed Invictus could or couldn’t look like.
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.
• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.
• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
- Released
- February 14, 2025
- Engine
- AnvilNext
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
