Assassin's Creed

Question 1

FACT
Who is Assassin’s Creed published by and how many games are there

Answer 1

Ubisoft.
12 Games plus spin-offs.

Question 2

CONTEXT
What is the game about?

Answer 2

It is an action adventure, open world game, played from a third person perspective; each game is set in a historical setting with a new story and time period.

Question 3

FACT
What was the franchises recorded sells in 2021?

Answer 3

In 2021 the franchise recorded sales of 155 million units since its introduction in 2007.

Question 4

FACT
How successful was the launch of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla?

Answer 4

The launch of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla in 2020 sold more units in its first week than any other game in the series.

Question 5

CONTEXT
Where are video games most culturally and financially significant?

Answer 5

Video games are culturally and financially significant across three major territories (Japan, Europe and the USA). The release of new gaming technology or games
from popular franchises can be major economic events.

Question 6

FACT
What was the value of the global video games market in 2021 compared to 2012? What is the fastest growing area?

Answer 6

In 2021 the value of the global video games market was estimated to be $138.4
billion increasing from $52.8 billion in 2012. Mobile gaming is the fastest growing
area.

Question 7

SOCIAL CONTEXT
How has the franchise has made adaptations of the game to fit changes in society/audience?

Answer 7

The Assassin’s Creed franchise has made adaptations over the different versions of the game to address changes in society and culture and audience expectations. There are examples of female protagonists in the later games (Aveline and Kassandra).

Question 8

TECHNOLOGY
Assassin’s Creed PS Vita

Answer 8

The decision to release
Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation on PS Vita was to tap into the increasing popularity of mobile
gaming (smart phones, tablets etc.). The PS Vita was designed with many features usually
associated with smart phones (touchscreen as well as Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth capability).

Question 9

TECHNOLOGY
Valhalla’s technological developments.

Answer 9

Other games in the franchise have also adapted to technological developments. For example,
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla was released in 2020 to coincide with the launch of new consoles
including PlayStation 5and Xbox Series X.

Question 10

TECHNOLOGY
Cross-generational gaming

Answer 10

Newer games in the franchise have introduced cross generational gaming enabling data to be transferred from earlier generation consoles and cross-play and progression carrying progress between different platforms.

Question 11

TECHNOLOGY
Assassin’s Creed Infinity

Answer 11

In 2021 it was announced that the new game to be released in the franchise, Assassin’s Creed
Infinity, inspired by the success of games like Fortnite, would be a fully live service game. This
would enable the games to time jump and include multiple historical settings rather than the single setting of the existing games. This would also ensure the longevity of the franchise and the ability to add new content rather than launching a completely new
game.