Ubisoft have got in amongst the wave of new game announcements with Assassin's Creed: Unity. The next game in the irrepressible series is set during the French Revolution in the late 1700s (it kicked off in 1789), so only a few years after the events in Assassin's Creed III, and introduces a new protagonist (who hopefully has a personality more like Ed than Connor) and, importantly, is next-gen exclusive. Check out the trailer below to see how slick it looks . While the series is annual, there's also nothing like it (compared with arcade military-themed shooters and racing games, for example), so I'm happy with them popping one out a year as long as they keep them fresh, interesting and focussed .
Note: The trailer is rated for 18 and over, so avert your eyes, young 'uns.
An Update on Assassin’s Creed Unity from Yannis Mallat
The launch of Assassin’s Creed Unity was a highly-anticipated moment for me and for our development teams around the world who dedicated a tremendous amount of energy, passion and skill to the game’s creation. For us, it was the culmination of years of work on new technologies, the development of multiple innovations -- including an all-new game engine -- and an evolution of the Assassin’s Creed franchise’s core pillars. More importantly, we know that it was a highly-anticipated moment for many of you as well, as you looked forward to taking part in the first truly next generation Assassin’s Creed game.
Unfortunately, at launch, the overall quality of the game was diminished by bugs and unexpected technical issues. I want to sincerely apologize on behalf of Ubisoft and the entire Assassin's Creed team. These problems took away from your enjoyment of the game, and kept many of you from experiencing the game at its fullest potential.
We’ve been working hard to fix the problems players are reporting, and the patches we have released so far have resolved many of them. Today, we’re releasing our third patch, which fixes a variety of specific issues related to the game’s stability and performance, matchmaking and connectivity, gameplay and menus. You can find the release notes on that patch here.
To show our appreciation for your continued support, we’re making the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Unity Dead Kings DLC free for everyone. For Season Pass holders, we will also offer the choice of one additional game from a selection of Ubisoft titles for free. More details on the offer for Season Pass holders can be found here: AC Unity FAQ
In addition to the latest patch and this offer, we are committed to delivering further fixes for other issues you’ve raised. In the meantime, please keep your feedback coming – it has been both humbling and incredibly helpful as we continue working hard to improve the overall quality of the game. We are hopeful that with these forthcoming updates, everyone will be able to truly enjoy their Assassin’s Creed Unity experience.
We will continue striving to make Assassin’s Creed one of the most ambitious and innovative franchises on the market, and we thank you for your continued loyalty and support.
Sincerely,
Yannis Mallat
CEO, Ubisoft Montreal & Toronto
Source: assassinscreed.ubi.com/
Assassins Creed Unity Offer FAQ
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Am I eligible to receive the Dead Kings DLC for free?
Yes! Anyone that purchases Assassin’s Creed Unity on PS4, Xbox One or PC will be eligible.
When will Dead Kings be available?
We have not yet announced a release date for this DLC, but it is coming soon.
How do I get the Dead Kings DLC*? Xbox One
Once available, the Dead Kings DLC will be listed as an add-on in the Xbox One Marketplace. There will also be a link from the in-game menu.
PlayStation 4
Once available, the Dead Kings DLC will be listed as an add-on in the PlayStation store. You will also find a link from the in-game menu.
PC
Once available, the Dead Kings DLC will be listed as an add-on within Uplay or in the Steam store from the ACU product page depending on where you purchased the game. You will also find a link from the in-game menu.
Am I eligible to receive a free Ubisoft game?
If you purchased the Season Pass or Assassin’s Creed Unity Gold Edition (which includes the Season Pass), you are eligible to choose one free game from among a select list of Ubisoft titles.* These are:
The Crew
Far Cry 4
Watch Dogs
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag
Rayman Legends
Just Dance 2015
We are currently setting up the system to process this offer. We will provide an update on how to claim your free game soon.
What about the other content from the Season Pass?
Season Pass holders will continue to have access to a variety of additional content, including Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China.
Is the Season Pass still available for sale?
We are discontinuing sales of the Season Pass.
* FREE DLC AND FREE GAME AVAILABLE ON UPLAY, STEAM, XBOX LIVE, AND/OR PLAYSTATION NETWORK. FREE GAME TO BE REDEEMED BY NO LATER THAN MARCH 15, 2015. LIMITED TO ONE OFFER PER PERSON. INTERNET CONNECTION AND ACCOUNT (UPLAY, STEAM, XBOX LIVE, AND/OR PLAYSTATION NETWORK) REQUIRED TO USE/PLAY DOWNLOAD. OFFER MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED, EXCHANGED, SOLD OR REDEEMED FOR CASH OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, GIFT CARD, REBATE OR DISCOUNT COUPON. PRODUCT SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. SPECIFIC LIST OF GAMES AVAILABLE FOR FREE MAY VARY PER COUNTRY AND PLATFORM. FREE GAME LIMITED TO PLATFORM ON WHICH ASSASSIN’S CREED UNITY WAS INITIALLY PURCHASED. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, TAXED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. YOU MUST MEET THE MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS, WHICH VARY BY COUNTRY, TO REGISTER FOR AN ACCOUNT. IN ADDITION, UBISOFT’S TERMS OF USE AS POSTED ON UBI.COM APPLY.
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By Axe99 in Gaming News, on 21 March 2014 - 10:08 PM
Ubisoft have got in amongst the wave of new game announcements with Assassin's Creed: Unity. The next game in the irrepressible series is set during the French Revolution in the late 1700s (it kicked off in 1789), so only a few years after the events in Assassin's Creed III, and introduces a new protagonist (who hopefully has a personality more...
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