Previously known as Assassin’s Creed VR, Ubisoft’s eagerly anticipated virtual reality game is now titled Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR. The Assassin’s Creed franchise will be playable in virtual reality for the first time as part of this immersive experience. The game will be accessible for Meta Quest VR headsets later this year, it was revealed during the Meta Quest Games Showcase. The specifics of Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR, its development team, its impending reveal, and the long-term goals Ubisoft intends for the Assassin’s Creed series will all be covered in this article.
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Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR: The First VR Adventure in the Assassin’s Creed Universe
Fans of the franchise will find the move by Ubisoft to create Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR to be an intriguing development. The Assassin’s Creed universe may seem like a logical fit for the virtual reality platform, but it has taken some time for this immersive experience to materialize. It was later claimed that Ubisoft had shelved the production of Splinter Cell VR and three other unannounced games, which was initially stated in a blog post in 2021 along with the introduction of a Splinter Cell VR game.
However, Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR has continued to be developed, with Tom Clancy video game developer Ubisoft Red Storm taking the helm. Additionally, Ubisoft Mumbai, Ubisoft Dusseldorf, and Ubisoft Reflections all support the project.
Ubisoft’s Plans for the Assassin’s Creed Franchise
The Assassin’s Creed franchise is being worked on by Ubisoft on a number of different projects, including Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR. Following a difficult year of losses and few game releases, Ubisoft announced its plan to devote more resources to the series in a recent earnings report. The studio has also revealed four other significant installments, including Assassin’s Creed Mirage, as well as a smartphone game that is presently in development, in addition to Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR. These initiatives seek to revive the series and give gamers a wide variety of experiences in the Assassin’s Creed world.
Upcoming Reveal and Showcase Event
While Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR information was scant during the Meta Quest Games Showcase, Ubisoft revealed that a complete reveal of the game will occur on June 12 at Ubisoft Forward. Through a demonstration of the virtual reality experience’s gameplay, mechanics, and distinctive characteristics, this event will provide a closer look at it. Ubisoft has stated that Ubisoft Forward will be available in American Sign Language, with English audio description, and English subtitles for impaired viewers, demonstrating their dedication to accessibility. All game trailers will also have subtitles in 14 different languages, broadening the event’s appeal to a wider audience.
Additional Assassin’s Creed Franchise Developments
Ubisoft has a variety of plans for the Assassin’s Creed franchise that go beyond virtual reality. The upcoming October 12 release of Assassin’s Creed Mirage has a more traditional approach, focusing on linear stealth-assassination action rather than an open-world RPG. Assuming the role of Basim Ibn Ishaq, an assassin who develops from a thief to a master, players will travel across Baghdad in the ninth century. Leaps of Faith and hidden blades are series mainstays in the game, along with fresh additions like the Pole Vault parkour traversal concept.
The renamed Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR offers players an engaging and distinctive experience by bringing the well-known franchise into the world of virtual reality. Through its numerous initiatives, which include significant installments and a mobile game, Ubisoft has demonstrated its dedication to growing the Assassin’s Creed universe. The entire reveal of Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR will take place at Ubisoft Forward, where fans can learn more about the excitement and depth of this virtual reality trip through history. The Assassin’s Creed franchise is ready to enthrall viewers in fresh and creative ways thanks to the ongoing dedication of Ubisoft and its development teams.
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