First announced back in September 2022,Assassin’s Creed Invictusis still shrouded in mystery. Aside from the confirmation of it being a multiplayer game, virtually no official details have been revealed aboutAssassin’s Creed Invictusin the two years since its announcement. But there have been a few leaks over the last year or so, one of which has proven to be quite controversial.
Back in September, a rumor from Twitter user j0nathan started making the rounds online. This rumor claimed thatAssassin’s Creed Invictuswas going to be aFall Guys-inspired multiplayer game with an arcade-y feel, in which players compete in a series of themed challenges. This direction isn’t necessarily the one fans would want fromanAssassin’s Creedmultiplayer game, but it could still work if it was integrated well intoAssassin’s Creed’s universe. And ifAssassin’s Creed Invictusis already borrowing fromFall Guys, it might as well take a few elements fromFortnitetoo.
Assassin’s Creed Invictus Going Full Fortnite Could Come With a Few Big Benefits
Assassin’s Creed Invictus Could Include A Ton of Crossover Skins
In j0nathan’sAssassin’s Creed Invictusleak, it was mentioned that the multiplayer game would let players control a variety of characters from across the franchise’s long history, with Cesare Borgia andEzio Auditore da Firenzebeing specifically named in the leak. This would be a smart approach forAssassin’s Creed Invictus, with theACfranchise having so many beloved characters to pull from for its roster, from protagonists like Edward Kenway and Kassandra to villains like Charles Lee and Haytham.
But thoseAssassin’s Creedfranchise skins should just be the tip of the iceberg forInvictus.Assassin’s Creed Invictusshould follow inFortnite’s footsteps and bring a collection of crossover skins to the multiplayer game.Invictuscould begin with crossover skins based on iconiccharacters from other Ubisoft franchises, but to keep the game feeling like an authentic part of theACuniverse, it could style these character skins to look like a set of Assassin robes.
For instance, aSplinter CellSam Fisher-inspired outfitforAssassin’s Creed Invictuscould add a black robe to the game that has three bright green lines stretching down its cape and torso. And aRayman-inspired skin, for example, would add the iconic mascot’s purple coloring to a set of Assassin robes, and feature pitch-black arms that end in stark white gloves, representing Rayman’s disembodied hands.
Assassin’s Creed Invictus Could Benefit From Following Fortnite’s Live-Service Model
Along with borrowing the concept of crossover skins,Assassin’s Creed Invictuscould also benefit greatly from following inFortnite’s footsteps when it comes to its live-service approach. It’s been proven time and time again that the live-service model is incredibly risky, and while Ubisoft has had prior successes with the formula likeThe Division 2, it would need anAssassin’s Creedlive-service gameto be much bigger.
FollowingFortnite’s tried and tested live-service model is probably the smart way to go ifInvictuswants to keep fans invested long-term. This means consistent seasonal updates that bring worthwhile new content to the game, a reasonably-priced Battle Pass with cosmetics fans actually want, and a wealth of rotating challenges that incentivize fans to keep playing.
