Since its teaser last year, not much has been revealed about Assassin’s Creed Codenamed Red. However, the upcoming samurai fantasy game has generated significant momentum and excitement among fans. Japan has long been a highly requested setting for the Assassin’s Creed series, and the success of Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima has further fueled the enthusiasm for this upcoming title.
Ghost of Tsushima, released in 2020, drew inspiration from Ubisoft’s flagship franchise while carving out its own unique identity. The open-world game showcased a captivating blend of stealth, exploration, and combat. What set Ghost of Tsushima apart from other historical games, including the Assassin’s Creed series, was its exceptional combat mechanics. Sucker Punch crafted an experience where the melee combat became the highlight of the game, surpassing the already impressive stealth and exploration aspects.
Even Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, which introduced improved hit-box combat mechanics, did not fully capture the raw brutality and intensity of the Viking setting. In contrast, Ghost of Tsushima elevated melee combat to new heights, presenting players with a protagonist, Jin Sakai, who seamlessly embodied both the legendary honorable samurai and the shadowy specter of an assassin. This fusion of characteristics made Jin Sakai the epitome of what an assassin should be.
With the success and critical acclaim garnered by Ghost of Tsushima, fans are hopeful that Ubisoft will draw inspiration from Sucker Punch’s achievements in crafting Assassin’s Creed Codenamed Red. If Ubisoft can embrace the lessons learned from Ghost of Tsushima and deliver a game that fully captures the essence of a samurai fantasy, players may be in for a truly remarkable experience when Assassin’s Creed Codenamed Red eventually hits the shelves.
As details about Assassin’s Creed Codenamed Red remain scarce, fans eagerly await more information and a deeper look into the game’s setting, mechanics, and narrative. The desire for a Japanese-inspired Assassin’s Creed game has been brewing for years, and the success of Ghost of Tsushima has only heightened the anticipation. Ubisoft has a golden opportunity to tap into the demand and deliver a game that surpasses expectations, showcasing the iconic Assassin’s Creed formula in a new and enthralling context.
As the development of Assassin’s Creed Codenamed Red progresses, fans will be watching closely, hoping that Ubisoft can channel the spirit of Ghost of Tsushima while incorporating the elements that have made the Assassin’s Creed franchise so beloved over the past 15 years.
