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Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Invictus Flops in Playtests, Future Uncertain

5/5/2026

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Ubisoft’s upcoming multiplayer title Assassin’s Creed Invictus was called “awful” and “dreadful” by playtesters in April.
The game mixes knockout rounds with realistic graphics and maps from Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Odyssey.
A small veteran team that helped create For Honor leads development.
Insiders warn the project remains critical after years of delays and may be postponed or cancelled despite Ubisoft’s 10-year plan.

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Ubisoft’s upcoming multiplayer title Assassin’s Creed Invictus was called “awful” and “dreadful” by playtesters in April.
The game mixes knockout rounds with realistic graphics and maps from Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Odyssey.
A small veteran team that helped create For Honor leads development.
Insiders warn the project remains critical after years of delays and may be postponed or cancelled despite Ubisoft’s 10-year plan.