{"id":103642,"date":"2024-11-05T18:35:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T18:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/?p=103642"},"modified":"2024-11-05T22:26:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T22:26:57","slug":"assassins-creed-has-a-12-year-old-decision-complicated-the-modern-storyline-shadows-promises-to-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/2024\/11\/05\/assassins-creed-has-a-12-year-old-decision-complicated-the-modern-storyline-shadows-promises-to-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Assassin\u2019s Creed: Has a 12-Year-Old Decision Complicated the Modern Storyline? Shadows Promises to Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve been following the Assassin\u2019s Creed saga since 2013, you may have noticed Ubisoft\u2019s diminishing interest in maintaining a coherent modern-day storyline. While they tried to expand Abstergo and Assassin lore in the present day, the departure of Desmond after the third installment made it challenging for the developers to maintain a clear narrative direction. According to Marc-Alexis Cot\u00e9, the head of Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows, this change significantly impacted the series\u2019 storytelling.<\/p>\n
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At a recent BAFTA event in London, Assassin\u2019s Creed franchise director Marc-Alexis Cot\u00e9 discussed the difficulty of keeping a consistent modern narrative after the death of Desmond Miles, the central figure who tied together the earlier games. Desmond, who met his end in Assassin\u2019s Creed 3, was deeply involved in the franchise\u2019s modern conflict, drawing players into the quest for powerful artifacts known as the Apples of Eden.<\/p>\n
Cot\u00e9 explained that after Desmond\u2019s exit, the franchise struggled to maintain a consistent present-day narrative\u2014first with no central protagonist, and later with Layla Hassan taking on the role. However, the frequency of releases and the rotation of creative teams led to an inconsistent and predictable modern narrative. \u201cThe constant search for Isu artifacts simplified the story to a magical relic hunt, overshadowing the central Templar and Assassin conflict,\u201d<\/em> Cot\u00e9 noted.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n With the upcoming release of Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows, Cot\u00e9 shared that Ubisoft plans to reestablish the balance between the historical and modern narratives, utilizing a unified launch platform to seamlessly connect the two storylines. \u201cWe want history to take center stage again, with the modern storyline supporting the historical journey, not overshadowing it,\u201d<\/em> he stated. In this new direction, the modern storyline will explore themes of memory, identity, and how the past influences the present, while tackling contemporary issues like freedom versus control and the power of knowledge.<\/p>\n The series aims to renew its appeal by once again highlighting the contrast between past and present. Cot\u00e9 mentioned that Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows will lay the groundwork for this narrative evolution, which he anticipates will unfold over the coming years. While Ubisoft hasn\u2019t revealed all the details of this new direction, fans are intrigued by the potential return of a strong modern narrative, reminiscent of the days when Desmond Miles connected the franchise\u2019s historical adventures.<\/p>\nAssassin\u2019s Creed Shadows seeks to restore the modern story\u2019s depth<\/h3>\n