New Info Flows In on Assassin’s Creed Codename Red Following the Art Leak

The debut banner for Assassin’s Creed Codename Red, revealing the game’s setting and new protagonists, leaked. Pierre Boudreau, the franchise’s writer, shared this artwork on his LinkedIn profile. It featured an assassin in a black robe, hinting at Japan as the game’s new setting.

The leaked banner revealed that Codename Red is set in Japan, marking a significant departure from previous Assassin’s Creed settings. While the upcoming game had many rumors surrounding the new protagonists, the recent leak gives fans more information.

Updated info on Assassin’s Creed Codename Red

This news comes in from the writer of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Pierre Boudreau. Many fans and critics noticed when he updated a portion of the game’s key art on his LinkedIn banner. This is where the confirmation for a female protagonist comes to light. The name of the female protagonist in Codename Red is rumored to be NAOÉ/NAOI. The character’s story revolves around seeking revenge against the Templars for killing her father. Which led her to join the Shinobi.

Developers from Ubisoft Bordeaux, known for their work on Mirage, are transitioning to work on Codename Red. The developers claim that the game is fully playable at the point of this information’s release, although much remains unannounced. Ubisoft is expected to reveal more details about the game early in 2024, including the release date.

Codename Red is the last game in the Assassin’s Creed series to follow the direction introduced in Assassin’s Creed Origins, which shifted towards a more fantasy RPG approach, contrasting with the original stealth style. The game’s launch is targeting the holidays in 2024, although it might get delayed to 2025. Ubisoft’s Business Development and Brand Partnership teams have been seeking sponsorship partners, and Insider Gaming reported a Holiday season 2024 window, which is still subject to change.

The rumors state that Codename Red is expected to receive years of post-launch support and additional content. It will also coexist with another project called Codename Hexe. Ubisoft Quebec, the same studio that worked on Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, is developing the game.

Additional Details on Codename Red

Being a series that is its emphasis on history, the game is set in an era closely preceding the Edo period. The occurrences of the game will take place between 1603 to 1868CE. The game promises to provide players with an authentic Shinobi experience which hints more towards stealthy missions.

In the upcoming game, Ubisoft has worked on not one, but two different protagonists. While one is a female protagonist, as mentioned above, the other is an African male Samurai who is likely the historical warrior Yasuke. Yasuke lived sometime after 1582CE, during the Azuchi-Momoyama era.

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Codename Red is expected to bring back the stealth element, featuring a destructible environment. Players will have the ability to hide the bodies of victims, hide in tall grass, and extinguish torches to hide in the shadows while employing various strategies to avoid detection.

Assassin’s Creed Codename Red appears to be a significant departure from previous titles in the series, offering a new direction and an intriguing blend of historical settings with fantasy elements. The introduction of two protagonists and a focus on stealth and other gameplay features are sure to excite fans of the franchise. However, it’s essential to keep in mind that development details and release dates are subject to change, so fans should stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

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