Ubi considering many Assassin's Creed games

Ubisoft could do as many as 35 Assassin's Creed games without breaking a sweat, apparently.

Ubisoft reckons there could be plenty of longevity in the Assassin's Creed franchise, according to Assassin's Creed 2 producer Sébastien Puel, who claims that there could be up to 35 games in the series.

"I'm often asked if we're doing a third game after Assassin's Creed 2... I mean, we could do 35 of these," he told Xbox World 360.

Ubisoft is acutely aware of how the genetic memory aspect of the plot could be exploited then, with the story having unlimited instalments set throughout all theatres of human history.

According to Puel, Ubisoft has already discussed where other titles might be set - with World War II being a depressingly obvious and popular choice. Ubisoft is especially keen on the idea of a female assassin operating in England and France through the course of World War II it seems, while the men are off fighting in the war and a new power hierarchy emerges.

"So maybe in this context you were a woman in England during WWII. Why not? Nothing prevents us from doing it," he said.

As for Assassin's Creed 2, it's due out on November 20th for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and is set in Renaissance Italy. You can check out our preview for more info, or the latest Assassin's Creed 2 trailer if you're short on time.

Let us know your thoughts in the forums.
Quote general22 14th October 2009, 11:22
Activision, meet the Ubisoft which is the company that will take your title of sequel whore.
Quote Jack_Pepsi 14th October 2009, 11:27
I didn't even enjoy the first one.
Quote Elton 14th October 2009, 11:42
Oh lord...

It's going to have the consistent quality of Dynasty Warriors now.
Quote Mentai 14th October 2009, 11:47
If they don't keep this as a trilogy I will just stop buying them. Seriously, IP should only be used a few times per decade.
Quote Slepnyrl 14th October 2009, 11:51
I actually loved the first one, especially its setting. The setting in Assassin's creed really plays a large part in how enjoyable the game is. The holy land at the time of the crusades was a bustling world, cities with large crowds and public events...

AC2 takes place in Renaissance Italy...another wonderful setting that fits the AC gameplay, which is hopefully improved.

But WW2 England? Come on... You've been original in the first two games don't stop there. There's hundreds of different settings better than a dead drab and wet London. Curfews and wartime wouldn't make it a very active place either.

I mean, they could look at Asia next at whatever time period they see fit! No not necessarily a ninja in Japan but it could be in China or India or anywhere else!

I could also be in other parts of Europe in next-to-unknown periods in game settings. Revolutionary France? How about Constantinople at the time where the Ottoman's and european factions were fighting for it?

I mean there's hundreds if not thoulsands of other settings possible than another WW2 one...Come on...open a history book!
Quote Paradigm Shifter 14th October 2009, 12:32
Oh, fercryin'outloud...

I'd just about accept a trilogy... but you can be certain that as soon as it hits number four, the quality is gonna drop. :(
Quote zimbloggy 14th October 2009, 13:24
How's about a hitman clone?
Quote tad2008 14th October 2009, 15:24
This is starting to sound like a tomb raider series that just doesn't know when to stop!

I hope they stop at 3 and put all that extra effort in to making it a great game that stretch it out and give us nothing more than grinding and weak story lines/plots.

If they really wanted to push the boat out, they'd span several historical periods over the course of one game, since we are looking at genetic relatives of the person in the Animus they could also switch between male or female depending on the era.
Quote alpaca 14th October 2009, 15:41
i really liked the first one. i even was kind of sad whe have to wait for the pc version..
Quote cheeriokilla 14th October 2009, 16:51
"We could do 35 titles that all play the same and still make a good hype out of it"... yeah good for you...
Quote salesman 15th October 2009, 05:04
The title caught my eye read the little info on the article saw the word 35 and nearly fell through my chair. I mean all the possibilities of the things I could say to that, but I shall keep it simple, Sébastien Puel, you're an idiot, don't make 33 more sequels.
Quote mikeuk2004 15th October 2009, 08:36
IF the gmes are good then why not. I loved the first one and the second looks like its also going to be good. Keep them coming.
Quote uz1_l0v3r 15th October 2009, 15:53
The first game was very repetitive. Great if you have OCD, no so great for the rest of us. It looked nice, though.
Quote Loom 16th October 2009, 11:38
There were 95 Rocky movies and they were all good...
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