Assassin's Creed Shadows to Refocus on History, Evolve Modern Story

Assassin's Creed Franchise Lead Marc-Alexis Coté has discussed the series' modern-day storyline and how it will evolve in Assassin's Creed Shadows . In an interview with Eurogamer, Coté acknowledged that the narrative, central to the early games with Desmond Miles, became less engaging after his demise in Assassin's Creed 3 . The subsequent focus on Isu artifacts made the conflict between Templars and Assassins feel less nuanced, detracting from the historical exploration that defines the franchise. This repetitive approach led to both players and critics viewing the modern-day story as a secondary element. Furthermore, the accumulated lore from 15 years of parallel storylines created a barrier to entry for new players. A New Direction for the Modern Narrative Coté outlined a new direction for Shadows and future games: "As we move forward, our goal is to put history back at the center of the players' experience. The modern day narrative will serve to enhance, rather…