The Next Assassin’s Creed Set Right after World War 1 Could Do What Call of Duty Did With Black Ops

For more than a decade, the Assassin’s Creed franchise has taken players on epic journeys through history, traveling through Ancient Egypt, Renaissance Italy, and even Viking-era Britain. But as the series continues to evolve, many fans are asking whether the franchise has exhausted its historical settings. The desire for something fresh and bold has never been louder.

Instead of sticking to the tried-and-true formula, what if the franchise decides to take a bold pivot? Just like Call of Duty has split into its mainstream and Black Ops sub-series, Assassin’s Creed should adopt a dual-franchise approach. This would allow the franchise to remain rooted in its historical roots while also looking into modern, untapped eras. Since the next installment is set in feudal Japan, the one after that should be set after World War I, particularly the Weimar Republic.

A New Vision for Modern Assassin’s Creed

The core concept behind the Assassin’s Creed franchise has always been about exploring how the Assassins and Templars shape world events through covert action. They are often hidden in the shadows of larger historical moments. However, after more than a decade of following the different historical settings, it’s time for the series to evolve.

Ubisoft should take a new direction with the series and adopt a parallel timeline approach: one mainline series that focuses on historical settings (like the typical installments before it), and another sub-series, which focuses on a more modern setting, mostly in the 20th century. This would allow the franchise to explore untold stories from more recent history while still preserving its classic historical adventures.

So, what better way to start this modern-era approach than by setting the next Assassin’s Creed game in the aftermath of World War I? Players on social media and gaming forums have been vocal about this idea, and the Weimar Republic stands out as the perfect setting.

The Weimar Republic (1919–1933) was a time of intense political and social disorder in Germany. It followed World War I and the country was suffering from economic instability, radical political movements, and the rise of extremism. This volatile environment provides a mix of cultural innovation and political chaos which is the perfect backdrop for an Assassin’s Creed game.

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The whole thread is filled with players expressing their interest in the strategy of dividing the frnahsie into two. This way they get to experience covert espionage gameplay in various eras and not just in historical times.

Why Modernizing the Franchise Matters

The world of Assassin’s Creed has always centered on the idea that history is secretly shaped by the invisible hands of the Assassins and hidden organizations, operating in the background to influence the course of important world events. However, these stories set in the past are compelling but they are starting to feel somewhat limited and repetitive.

The series has already covered a wide variety of periods in history, from the Crusades to Ancient Greece. This has created a question in many’s minds: what’s next? Is there any more unexplored historical setting that could hold the same level of intrigue? To reflect on these questions and take the series into a new era, Ubisoft should pivot toward the modern era.

The starting point should be the Weimar Republic as it would be perfect for the series to bring its unique brand of stealth, combat, and historical with the intriguing and haunting backdrop of Germany after WW1.

This would allow players to engage with issues like political events, social movements, and espionage, all while retaining the core principles of the series: stealth, freedom, and shaping the course of history. The dual approach will help gamers as the titles will not feel repetitive and provide a fresh view of the modern era.

In the end, this is just a speculation and everything depends on Ubisoft, if it ever decides to change its method and try something new, Weiman Republic is the perfect start for a modern installment in the iconic series.