‘Nice try’: Ubisoft responds to leaked Assassin’s Creed multiplayer game screenshot
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Key Points:
- The official Assassin’s Creed X account denied the authenticity of a leaked screenshot from a private test of the upcoming multiplayer game Assassin’s Creed Invictus, stating the image was heavily altered, likely with AI.
- The screenshot was initially shared by X user @xj0nathan, who later admitted to editing the image’s colors and removing watermarks, and subsequently posted the original unedited version.
- Jean Guesdon, head of content for Assassin’s Creed, confirmed that Invictus is progressing steadily with a test-and-learn approach at Ubisoft Montreal, emphasizing player feedback and community involvement in development.
- Guesdon clarified that the game’s art style and direction differ from circulating rumors, particularly those suggesting a stylized, cartoon-like aesthetic.
- Ubisoft aims to offer a new multiplayer experience within the Assassin’s Creed franchise, focusing on diverse gameplay and closer engagement with the player community.
