Assassins Creed - setting for No.3?

[Odin]

Just a bit of a speculation thread this one, but I loved AC2, after the disappointment of AC1 (although I loved the Holy Land setting, the game was just too repetitive).

From what I understand, they want to stick to more unusual settings with the game, avoiding the obvious ones. So it gopt me thinking about where and when the next one could be set. Personally I'm leaning towards England during the reformation. London in particular would be an ideal setting, with a mixture of crowded mucky streets and huge impressive buildings (with lots of towers of course!). Edinburgh and Paris might be good too.

Any thoughts?

[Norminator]

The newest one is out in November (I think?), and is set in Rome (it's just after AC2). Otherwise I don't know - there were ideas floated to set it in feudal Japan, but I can't really see that fitting with the Euro-centric storyline.

[Odin]

Yes, AC:Brotherhood follows on directly from AC2, so keeps the Renaissance Italy setting. But AC3 is supposed to be a new character in a new era. Nothing to say it has to be more recent than AC2 I guess, it could be that the modern-day storyline progresses, while Desmond revisits an earlier era. But I reckon the best candidates would be England during the Reformation, or the Civil War, or perhaps France during the Revolution.

I heard that feudal Japan was floated. I agree it doesn't seem to fit. I'm also possibly slightly biased as I'm really not that interested in Japanese history.

As the modern-day story is set in the US, I could understand if they set the next one in the War of Independence. Problem is, I'm not sure that fits well with the need for fully-developed cities.

It really makes me wish I was part of the development team, would love to be involved in the process of picking the next setting.

[Cypher]

There are references in AC2 to assassins from places like Egypt and the Far East, so there's certainly grounds for it.

There was also some talk of one set during WWII, along with the aforementioned Japan.

Really though, just about anything could be used, so we'll have to wait - AC3 is at least 2 years away.

[Norminator]

There are references in AC2 to assassins from places like Egypt and the Far East, so there's certainly grounds for it.

There was also some talk of one set during WWII, along with the aforementioned Japan.

Really though, just about anything could be used, so we'll have to wait - AC3 is at least 2 years away.

There are also quite a few to (ancient) Rome. The climax could be joining the liberatores assassinating Caesar

[loveless]

Going backwards almost seems counter-productive, though - since we saw definite story connections between 1 and 2, with the Templar in AC2 acting on Altair's actions in both AC and AC:BL. My guess would be that we'd likely see something set between the Renaissance and the modern era - potentially seeing the spread of the Templar and Assassins to the American continents (imagine stalking conquistadors in looming Aztec cities, or starting in American colonies and traveling back to England to put the hurt on King George).

That said, we saw a ton of ancient assassins in the tombs scattered throughout Italy. I'm of the opinion they'd exist better as side stories, but they do present easy storylines to visit.

[dax]

One of the developers recently stated the second game was originally supposed to have an aztec setting but it diddn't work.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=266994

Another rumour I've heard is the French Revolution.

[Odin]

One of the developers recently stated the second game was originally supposed to have an aztec setting but it diddn't work.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=266994

Another rumour I've heard is the French Revolution.

Yeah, I can't see the Aztec setting working, the cities just wound't fit the gameplay I think.

French revolution would be a great setting. I could imagine the Assassins instigating the revolution against the corrupt monarchy, but the Templars getting their fingers in the pie and turning the whole thing sour, with factional infighting, purges and corrupting Napoleon.

[Wraith]

I read Egypt on Kotaku at one point which could be an interesting setting around about 1900... Think about 'the Mummy' setting with the weapons, the winding streets, flat roof buildings, the markets and bazaars, and the link to the mysterious and ancient with the famous landmarks. You can still even have the horses (and camels). Throw in a bi-plane and you're set!

[Kenzaburo]

i'd enjoy a victorian era london setting a lot, i think. crowded huge city and plenty of people to assassinate.

[Norminator]

i'd enjoy a victorian era london setting a lot, i think. crowded huge city and plenty of people to assassinate.

Plus some great steam punk devices

[Kenzaburo]

i see, you get where i was getting at.

[dax]

I think Victorian London would make a great setting as well but they may save that for later.

I'd forgotten about this until this morining but there is a new 3 part Assassin's Creed graphic novel coming out. It's new characters set in late 19th century Russia not an indication of where the games are going but another setting to consider.

http://ie.comics.ign.com/articles/112/1124930p1.html

[Odin]

I think Victorian London would make a great setting as well but they may save that for later.

I'd forgotten about this until this morining but there is a new 3 part Assassin's Creed graphic novel coming out. It's new characters set in late 19th century Russia not an indication of where the games are going but another setting to consider.

http://ie.comics.ign.com/articles/112/1124930p1.html

I could definitely see that being a good setting! But would prefer if they didn't jump so far in time... plenty of other settings to make use of first.

[BorderKing]

I could definitely see that being a good setting! But would prefer if they didn't jump so far in time... plenty of other settings to make use of first.

Totally agree

[New Cult King]

I would utterly adore it if the game was set in feudal Japan.

However I have heard that Egypt will be the next setting.

[Model_Bits_Matt]

I thought there was a teaser trailer out which pretty much confirmed Egypt or similar.

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[Norminator]

How would Egypt really work? Other than temple complexes there isn't much in the way of the free-running architecture characteristic of the other games.

[New Cult King]

I wonder if they would include big necropolis sections etc.

I know what you mean though, and I tend to agree.

AC3 in feudal Japan would be like Tenchu, only... good.

[RealMikeBob]

Not to derail the thread or anything but I just got a pretty good deal on AC2. Now I never played the first one due to the mixed reviews, but I have a vague idea of the plot. My question is will I be spoiling the story of AC2 by jumping right in or should I try the 1st one before hand to get all the details?