Assassin’s Creed fans are advised to cherish every moment of Ubisoft’s upcoming Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, as Ubisoft have revealed that they plan to give their hit stealth franchise a “breather” in 2011.
"I don't think there's going to be an Assassin's Creed in 2011,” Ubisoft Montreal associate producer Jean-Francois Boivin tells Eurogamer. “I think we're going to let it breathe a bit and really focus on bringing something new and exciting for the next time around. This [Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood] is the end of Ezio's story. This is it."
And while franchise burnout is always a concern, especially for ones as lucrative as Assassin’s Creed, and a break seems like a smart move, Boivin goes on to say that, “business can come back and override everything I say because at the end of the day it’s about selling games.”
As for when and what the next Assassin’s Creed will be, all Boivin was willing to share was this: “We know exactly where we're going. It would lack vision and blunt intelligence to wing it episode after episode. We have to have some vision with the story. We very much do; we know all that stuff.”
From what’s been shown of Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, it looks like fans of the series will have plenty to keep them occupied for the foreseeable future. And having to wait until 2012 or even 2013 will surely cause just the right amount of eagerness to build. That is, of course, assuming Assassin’s Creed hasn’t lost its relevance and status by then.
Are you fine not having a new Assassin’s Creed game for two years? Should more franchises take this cool down approach?
Source: Eurogamer
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dalmvern
As much as I would LOVE to get more of the storyline, I am fine with waiting as long as it takes for the developers to produce an amazing sequel.
godless15
anyone else see the relevance in the story? desmond's story takes place in 2012, close to the all important date 12-21-2012... if they're probably gonna have a REALLY epic game and make it come out around then... or even that week... therefore making some really epic storyline that ties in with the real world/time... anyone else find that idea awsome?
moonlesswind
I agree with just about everyone on here, the devs are thinking smartly to take a step back and look at just what they are creating. The loyal fans will be here when they get back to us.
no_more_good_names
If there won't be any more ezio, bring back Atier, he was more of a bad ass anyway
Spartan593
Got no problem with this, i might actually now go check out ACII if the break happens, because lets face it, franchise burnout sucks. What I like about gears of war is that its been on a 3 year cycle, so i get solid game time and not have to worry about the next game so soon
Phategod
I want them to take there time but i really want to see the conclusion to Desmond's Story and see some Future time assassination can we at least hope for some E3 2011 AC3 news?
Phategod
I want them to take there time but i really want to see the conclusion to Desmond's Story and see some Future time assassination can we at least hope for some E3 2011 AC3 news?
Jsprink
Call of Duty needs a cool down like this
snowman98166
I think taking a breather after three games will be perfect. Look at the Zelda and Mario franchises apart from the DS titles which are still good they take their time and take a few years in between each game to make a new and fun title and they never lose their relevance. Sure they have been around since the 80's but that makes it even more amazing a 2 decade game character still having relevance today
Grave_Chapel
If you haven't even played the first two games and your reading this shame. For a game about the end of the world on 12 12 2012 the game better come out before that date.
Captain Napkin
this is one company that definatly deserves a break, and i actually prefer it so that assassins creed 3 doesnt feel rushed and it gets perfected with an awesome story!! :)
Poke!
I thought Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood was going to be the last games, There's going to be more! YES!
jrippin
I love Assassin's Creed, I really hope the story doesn't end with AC 3.
MartiansfromUranus
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ProudFilipino
Its best if they take a break or they will be like Call of Duty I hate how theres a new Call of Duty every year now :(
Bogues
Like BigWillie said, while i doubt this is their primary motive, it's definitely no coincidence that the games story revolves around Dec 21st 2012.
TATERFREAK69
I could wait one or two years. No one on the planet plays Assassin's Creed games all the time. There will be different games from different developers to tide them over until the next comes out. If Brotherhood really has multiplayer, the wait souldnt seem as long if it was just the campaign. Its really simple. We all know that we won't be foaming at the mouth for another Assassin's Creed game because its not THAT good. Its definately 10/10 but its not the biggest greatest thing thats happened in the world. I can wait.
linc77
as much as i want assassins creed 3 right now! i understand that average fans wont buy assassins creed 2, assassins creed brotherhood, and assassins creed 3 in 3 consecutive years its too much. take your time and get it right. Rome wasnt built in a day... but i will destroy in one day once i get brotherhood :)
macross2012
Oh you mean slow down instead of crapping out another game every year. Talk about bugs and shooty work
vinny87
Don't fatigue the franchise. Seams smart to me.
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