Is Assassins Creed in Japan?

Is Assassin’s Creed In Japan?

The Assassin’s Creed series is set in various historical periods and locations around the world. One of the most anticipated settings and time periods is Ancient Japan, which has been a topic of discussion for avid fans of the series. In recent years, Ubisoft, the developer behind Assassin’s Creed, has confirmed an Assassin’s Creed game set in this fascinating era. In this article, we will explore the answer to the question on everyone’s mind: Is Assassin’s Creed in Japan?

Confirmation of Assassin’s Creed: Codename Red

In May 2023, Ubisoft officially announced Assassin’s Creed: Codename Red, a standalone game set in Ancient Japan. The gameplay trailer showcased a male assassin, a Shinobi, and later revealed a female Shinobi player character. The game’s setting dates back to the 17th century feudal Japan, a period marked by the shogunate’s rule and the rise of modern Japan.

Key Features in Japanese Assassin’s Creed

Here’s a summary of the key features and differences in Assassin’s Creed: Codename Red:

• Setting: Seventeenth-century Japan, during the Japanese Warring States period

• Protagonist: A male and female Shinobi, both playable characters

• Female protagonist: A new addition in Assassins Creed, with a unique storyline from the male protagonist

• Shinsengumi: A feature allows players to join the Shinsengumi, a group of samurais who served as the shogun’s personal bodyguards

Assasin’s Creed: Chronicles – Russia

Released in 2015, Assassin’s Creed: Chronicles – Russia is a spin-off game set in 1918 Japan. Although not a main storyline game, it provides a glimpse into the rich history of Japan during the early stages of the Russian Revolution. The game plays as Nikolaï Orelov, a Russian Assassin, involved in a mission to infiltrate Imperial Russia’s royal family.

Upcoming Assassin’s Creed Games & Japan

In recent years, Assassin’s Creed Valhala (2020), taking place in medieval England, and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (2018), **set in Ancient Greece, have shifted the focus away from Japan. Since the announcement of Assassin’s Creed Codename Red, fans have speculatively predicted the next assassin’s Creed game might be set on non-Japanese territories. However:

• Assassin’s Creed Eclipse (2022) is rumored set in the 16th century Americas, but no official confirmation has beenmade.
• Assassin’s Creed Crossover (2023) rumors suggest a possible game set anywhere from the 19th century industrial revolution to the modern era, but any details remain speculative.

Current Status of Assassin’s Creed Setting in Japan

Assassin’s Creed: Codename Red is the concrete confirmation of a game set in Japan from Ubisoft. While there had been rumors and spin-offs setting in Japan, this is the first main-stream Assassin’s Creed game to be definitively set in the country.

By exploring the world of Assassin’s Creed, we can see that Japan has garnered significant attention from the series. With several spin-offs and a standalone full-fledged game in the works (Assassin’s Creed: Codename Red), it’ clear that Japan will continue to intrigue fans and developers alike.