Why Is There No Assassin’s Creed 2?: The Untold Story
The Assassin’s Creed series has been a beloved franchise, known for its rich history and entertaining games. However, the question begs, why is there no Assassin’s Creed 2 ? The apparent silence from Ubisoft, the parent company of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, fuels speculation and curiosity. In this article, we’ll dive into the world of Assassin’s Creed, exploring the possible reasons and explanations behind the absence of Assassin’s Creed 2.
The Origins: The Birth of Assassin’s Creed
Prior to the release of Assassin’s Creed III in 2012, the primary storyline revolved around Desmond Miles, an Assassin, who relives his ancestors’ memories through the Animus device. The story unfolds through its main protagonist, Ezio Auditore da Firenze ( Assassin’s Creed II), Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, and Assassin’s Creed: Revelations. Ezio takes the audience on a thrilling journey spanning over 50 years, from Italian Renaissance to the Ottoman Empire.
Possible Reasons for No Assassin’s Creed 2
While there wasn’t an official announcement about Assassin’s Creed 2, several theories have resurfaced. Let’s explore three key reasons:
- Movie Cancellation: Assassin’s Creed, a movie based on the videogame series, was released in 2016, starring Michael Fassbender as Callum Lynch/Daggers. Although the movie opened strong, it failed to draw significant attention, leading to cancelation of the sequel.
- Tightened Scheduling by Ubisoft: Ubisoft, the creator of the Assassin’s Creed series, tightened its scheduling and focused primarily on other successful franchises Just Dance and Tetris. This pivot away from Assassin’s Creed may have led to a temporary disconnection from the franchise.
- Evolution of Gameplay Mechanics: The Assassin’s Creed series has changed its gameplay mechanics, shifting more toward open-world exploration and linear combat. This change might have sparked internal debates on the direction Assassin’s Creed** should move in, potentially putting the brakes on more direct sequels.
Cameos and Mentions Through Other Games
In recent events, some Assassin’s Creed characters mentioned Assassin’s Creed 2. For example:
- Shao Jun, a Chinese Assassin appearing in Assassin’s Creed: Revelations, speaks about _ "the greatest Assassin there ever was, Ezio Auditore" in Ghost of Tsushima, a hack-and-slash game releasing in 2020.
- Prince of Persia (1961), a classic film, alluded to Ezio via an ancient text, supporting the concept of a historical Assassin’ s Creed game.
Recent comments from Ubisoft France’s (Ubicollectibles) art director seem to hint at a potential project:
"Maybe one day…" in response to the question will we see Ezio coming back?
Conclusion & Outlook
The Assassin’s Creed franchise has captivated millions worldwide, leaving fans desperate for a sequel to Assassin’s Creed 2. Although the reasons behind its absence continue to be shrouded in confusion, the franchise still holds weight with its diverse cast. Given the rumors and brief nods to Assassin’s Creed throughout the series, its unlikely that Ubisoft will completely phase out the franchise. If anything can be gleaned from this debate, it’s that Assassin’ Creed 2 may not represent a linear continuation of the series , instead, perhaps a resurgence through a new story or gameplay elements.