Ubisoft celebrated the 15th anniversary of Assassin's Creed 2 with a video of comments from the developer on the making of the game, in addition to revealing a new logo for the franchise. Jean Guesdon, who worked as a game designer in AC2discusses the game's development and the overall creative process for crafting the Italian Renaissance setting that fans have come to know and love.
Shortly before the video was posted on YouTube, the official Assassin's Creed Account X shared a post celebrating AC Day and revealed an updated logo for the franchise. The celebration of the massively popular AC2 makes an in-depth study of the creation of the protagonist Ezio Auditore, as well as why the setting was changed to Italy and the gameplay updates made from the first title. This documentary gives fans a nostalgic look at the development of one of the best Assassin's Creed games, which continue to be replayed and enjoyed by fans to this day.
Ubisoft reflects on the legacy of Assassin's Creed 2
Many necessary changes were made in AC 1
Posted to Ubisoft's official YouTube account on December 21, 2024, the video titled “Assassin's Creed II: The Making of a Beloved Game – Developer Commentary (15th Anniversary)” is narrated by Jean Guesdon, who would become the creative director of AC4: Black Flag and Origins. Guesdon delves into the challenges and triumphs of developing the sequel, highlighting the importance of the Renaissance setting as a period of great conspiracy, as well as why the game followed protagonist Ezio from birth on his full assassin's journey.
Ezio is designed to connect with players due to his relatability, his traumatic narrative struggles, and his credibility as an authentic Renaissance figure. Comments on the YouTube video are overwhelmingly positive and agree with this design, as fans have shared their individual experiences with Assassin's Creed 2 and considered the evolution of the series over the last 15 years. The new franchise logo, posted in X in conjunction with the video, “celebrates the legacy of all our heroes” according to Ubisoft, reflecting on the enduring legacy of the popular game series.
Our opinion: Assassin's Creed II remains a high point of the series
The Ezio trilogy is the best of Assassin's Creed
Assassin's Creed 2 is widely considered a standout title in the franchise, with a Metacritic score of 90. It evolved the strange repetition of the first game into a blockbuster adventure and solidified the series' importance in gaming. The charismatic Ezio Auditore and his intricate storyline spanning three titles set a new standard for Ubisoft's AAA open-world games. Improvements to parkour, combat, and missions made the experience more dynamic, and its design and structure persisted in the franchise until Origins provided a much-needed update to an RPG format.
Birthday posts from Assassin's Creed 2 are a reminder of the importance of the game in the establishment B.Ccultural phenomenon, leading to numerous sequels and even a Hollywood film adaptation. This reflection on the legacy of Assassin's Creed receives an update to the franchise logo, suggesting that Ubisoft's next release CA: Shadows can be inspired by the history of the saga to evolve even further. Players are reminded of the series' heyday and hope it can be found in the much-anticipated and requested setting of 16th century Japan.
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Assassin's Creed
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November 7, 2009