"Outlaws" and "Assassin's Creed" bring shock in Mainz
In Los Angeles, game developers often showcase new titles during the summer. Ubisoft, a popular gaming company, uses famous horses to enhance their presentations. But the real surprise is a game being developed in Germany.
Ubisoft is on a roll this year, and things could get even better. At the Ubisoft Forward event in Los Angeles, two Triple-A titles and a classic German game are set to be revealed.
Their recent hit "Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown" delivered surprisingly solid sales. Fans, however, had hoped for a different genre. But the challenging platform sections, puzzles, and boss fights in this side-scroller still satisfied fans of the Persian Prince. At the event in Los Angeles, fans of the Prince should prepare to spend more money: The classic "Prince of Persia: Sands of Time" is being re-released.
Ubisoft is going for two heavy-hitters. For "Star Wars: Outlaws," they have the rights to a massive franchise but are taking an unconventional approach, focusing on a thief named Kay Vess who seeks to pull off a major heist. This universe has the potential to thrive in an open world environment, as was demonstrated in a test by ntv.de in Los Angeles. The Star Wars charm is definitely present.
Ubisoft is also introducing a new "Assassin's Creed: Shadows." This series has recently found success with its non-traditional approach. The new game in this series is set in feudal Japan. Titles like "Ghost of Tsushima" or "Nioh" from other developers have also done well in this territory. Ubisoft is taking inspiration from the Hollywood series "Shogun," combining Japanese tradition and culture with Western influences in the form of missionaries and trading empires. And similarly, "Shadows" follows suit.
Fighting for Roman peace
The game sticks to the classic AC formula: the centuries-long battle between the Assassins Brotherhood, who fight for peace and freedom, and the Templar Order, which seeks peace through control. The characters are intriguing: Naoe, a female ninja, and Yasuke, an African samurai inspired by the actual historical figure of the same name. Together, they have unique playstyles that allow players to tackle tasks differently. Yasuke relies on brute force, while Naoe is a stealthy assassin.
The real shocker comes from Mainz - or rather, the Ubisoft studios in Mainz. For 2026, "Anno 117: Pax Romana" was announced, with development taking place in Mainz. The first trailer was presented with a humorous touch, reminiscent of Monty Python.
The Anno series has been around for 26 years and is known for its economic simulations. In "Anno 117," players take on the roles of governors or governors, tasked with ensuring economic growth and prosperity in a province. Players can choose to govern over civilized Romans or barbaric Germans.
The game is significantly boosted by German game promotion. In 2023, the Economy Ministry invested 5.7 million euros in the development of an unnamed game. "Project Placeholder" was the initial code name. Now, Mainz is revealed to be the location for fans of the new Anno.
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In the world of video games, Ubisoft has plans to reveal a German title alongside their Triple-A titles at the Ubisoft Forward event. Fans might be interested to know that they'll have the chance to replay the classic "Prince of Persia: Sands of Time" as well.
Those who enjoy video games might be delighted to know that Ubisoft is developing a new game in the "Assassin's Creed" series, set in feudal Japan. This game, named "Assassin's Creed: Shadows," will combine Japanese tradition and culture with Western influences, similar to the Hollywood series "Shogun."
