During a recent earnings call, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot responded to a question about Assassin’s Creed Infinity, specifically its monetization methods. According to Guillemot, Assassin’s Creed Infinity isn’t a free-to-play game and will contain many of the narrative elements and mechanics that fans are familiar with. However, Guillemot also emphasized that the game is “huge,” and stated that Assassin’s Creed Infinity will be innovative.

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In addition to Guillemot’s comments, Ubisoft Chief Financial Officer Frédérick Duguet stated that Assassin’s Creed Infinity is still in the early stages of development. Ubisoft hasn’t shared any trailers, screenshots, or other assets for the game publically, so it’s not hard to believe that Infinity is still in its infant stages. However, as one of Ubisoft’s biggest franchises – if not the biggest – it’s understandable that fans have concerns, especially given some of Ubisoft’s recent moves.

The comments from Duguet and Guillemot will more than likely fuel even more speculation about the game. While Assassin’s Creed Infinity being a paid game is a good sign for those looking to avoid overbearing microtransactions and other undesirable elements, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the game won’t be a live service title. Destiny 2, one of the most successful live service games on the market, launched as a paid experience and regularly releases new paid content.

For now, the question remains when Ubisoft will reveal Assassin’s Creed Infinity. The most recent entry in the franchise, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, will receive a second year of DLC expansions, something that hasn’t traditionally been done in the series. That could mean that Ubisoft is in no rush to reveal Infinity. However, it’s unclear if that’s the best possible move.

Fans have been asking for a traditional Assassin’s Creed experience since Assassin’s Creed Odyssey released in 2018. Or, at the very least, a return to the Assassin versus Templar storyline that defined the narratives of the early games, something fans haven’t seen in recent entries. Guillemot’s comments can be interpreted as meaning that will be the case, but it’s impossible to say for sure.

Assassin’s Creed Infinity is currently in development.

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