Ubisoft’s Bold Plan? Rumor Claims 9 Assassin’s Creed Games Set to Launch in the Next 6 Years

Ubisoft may be preparing to unleash a tidal wave of Assassin’s Creed content. According to a new rumor from industry insider Tom Henderson (via Insider Gaming), Ubisoft has an ambitious roadmap that includes nine Assassins Creed titles scheduled for release between now and 2030.

This marks a major shift from Ubisoft’s recent “quality over quantity” strategy, which saw only three mainline games released since 2020: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Mirage, and the recent hit Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. After experiencing success with Shadows, which dominated sales charts, Ubisoft might be aiming to reignite the franchise’s aggressive annual cycle reminiscent of the 2010s.

What’s Reportedly in the Pipeline?

According to Henderson, Ubisoft’s roadmap for Assassin’s Creed includes:

• Three Remakes (one likely being Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag)

• Two New RPGs (one codenamed Scarlet)

• Multiple Multiplayer Projects (like Invictus and Emerald)

• Other Titles Codenamed: Jade, Obsidian, Hexe, Stardust, RPG3, and Remake3

Rumoured Titles in Development:

• Jade

• Invictus

• Obsidian

• Hexe

• Scarlet

• Stardust

• Emerald

• RPG3

• Remake3

While this roadmap is subject to change, it paints a clear picture of Ubisoft’s intent to fully revitalize its flagship franchise.

Quality or Quantity? Ubisoft Walking a Fine Line

Although this multi-year content drop could re-establish Assassin’s Creed as a top-tier franchise, fans and analysts are cautious. Franchise fatigue is a serious concern, especially if quality dips due to rapid release cycles.

Interestingly, Ubisoft’s recent partnership with Tencent and the formation of a new studio focused on safeguarding long-term IP success might play a role in this ambitious plan. However, one rumoured project, the Netflix-exclusive game codenamed “Mask”, has reportedly been cancelled—suggesting that not all titles will survive development.

Ubisoft’s Stakes Are High

Ubisoft ($UBI.PA) is under pressure. Following mixed reception to games like Star Wars Outlaws and a few underperforming IPS, Assassin’s Creed remains its most crucial asset. If this roadmap succeeds, it could lead to a major stock and brand rebound. But failure could damage the franchise beyond repair.

Summary

If Ubisoft pulls off this massive plan while keeping fans engaged and delivering high-quality content, the next few years of Assassin’s Creed could be legendary. Otherwise, the company may face the same pitfalls that forced them to slow down after 2015.

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