Summary
While it is not confirmed that 2024 will feature a daringAssassin’s Creedadventure set in feudal Japan, various rumors suggest that it is a possibility. There have been a lot of leaks and murmurs that seem to indicate that the code-namedAssassin’s Creed Redwill be releasing sooner, rather than later, and a quick dig into Ubisoft’s financial reports further suggests a 2024 release window. While everything should be taken with a grain of salt, exploring all the rumors surrounding the alleged 2024 release ofAssassin’s Creed Redpaints a promising picture.
The Initial Confirmation of Assassin’s Creed Red
Ubisoft at long last confirmed that it had every intention of taking the franchise to far-flung feudal Japan atthe 2022Assassin’s Creedshowcase. A very brief teaser trailer showed a katana-wielding assassin leaping onto a rooftop as a red sky burned in the background. This made dreams thatACfans had held onto for years come true: feudal Japan, rife with ninja and samurai, is an ideal setting for anAssassin’s Creedgame. The idea of a Japanese setting had been teased as far back as 2013. Players have been waiting a long time for the chance to explore Japan as an assassin.
The LinkedIn Leak
2024 Could Be A Big Year For Assassin’s Creed
In January, Ubisoft partner and games journalistBunnyTheVillain alleged on Twitterthat 2024 would be a big year forAssassin’s Creedfans. She listed off several unconfirmed details aboutAC Red:
BunnyTheVillian claims that she received these details from a trusted source. Obviously, that statement thatAssassin’s Creed Redwill be the most enjoyable of all theAssassin’s Creedgames is subjective, but perhaps reflects the level of hype surrounding the game. Fans replied to her with both excitement and skepticism, as Ubisoft has not given any official confirmation of these details.
The Financial Report Details Confirm a Release Window
While the company has not directly informed fans aboutAC Red’s release window in any official capacity,Ubisoft’s 2024 third-quarter sales reportrevealsRed’s impending release. In the report, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Yves Guillemot states that fiscal year 2025 has a very promising line up with the release ofStar Wars Outlawsin 2024, “as well asAssassin’s Creed Codename Red, set in the long-awaited feudal Japan universe.” For reference, fiscal year 2025 falls between April 2024 and March 2025. This indicates thatAC Redwill be releasing sooner, rather than later, perhaps even on the timeline that BunnyTheVillain outlined. Furthermore, the report mentions that the 2024 to 2025 lineup will be publicly revealed in May.
If all these details are correct, then the coming months of 2024 should prove to build even more hype for the long-awaited and as-yet officially namedAssassin’s Creed Red. Rumors have been swirling aboutpossibleAC RedprotagonistsYasuke, a legendary samurai of African origin, and the shinobi Fujibayashi Naoe, possibly the daughter of Fujibayashi Nagato. Other rumors have alleged that there will be some aspects of time travel in the developing game. With all this in mind, it seems highly likely thatAssassin’s Creedfans will be able to explore feudal Japan in 2024, as the latest the game could release (barring any delays) is early 2025.
Yasuke is a real historical figure, but it is unclear what parts of his story are legend and which are fact. Similarly, Fujibayashi Nagato was a real ninja in the 16th century who was considered one of the best of all time.
