Assassin’s Creed: Unity Season Pass Details Announced, Takes Us To China!
Ubisoft has revealed details for the DLC that will be included in the Assassin’s Creed: Unity season pass (it seems season pass announcements are getting announced earlier by the year). The season pass will include a new campaign set after the events of Unity and a standalone tale set in ancient China. The entire Assassin’s Creed: Unity season pass content will all release by early 2015 and those that pre-order the season pass from selected retailers will receive an exclusive double-handed war axe weapon.
The first of two campaign DLC is Dead Kings and will star Arno, but will be set after the events of Unity. Director of Assassin’s Creed: Unity Alex Amancio described Dead Kings as the “darkest story in the franchise”. It will also include a new weapon named the Guillotine Gun, which fires explosive rounds (in other words a grenade launcher). The season pass will also come packed the missions The American Prisoner, Killed by Science and The Chemical Revolution, as well as new co-op missions, additional weapons, gear to customise your Arno, skills and outfits that can all be carried over into the main game of AC: Unity and more.
Below are the official details for Dead Kings direct from Ubisoft. Also be sure to check out the screenshots below.
In this self-contained set of missions, players will explore the murky depths of the Basilica and fight merciless adversaries to uncover the darkest secrets of the city. Arno will equip the new Guillotine gun, a deadly explosive weapon for short and long range combat. In addition to the main missions, players will discover new open-world activities including treasure hunts, murder mysteries and contracts, as well as new co-op missions. Additional weapons, gear, skills and outfits can be unlocked and carried over to the main game.
Extend Arnos journey in Paris with more missions, weapons and customization options for players looking to further explore Assassins Creed Unity and the French Revolution. Players can upgrade their customized Master Assassin and take on three added missions. Additionally, players will get over 30 new weapons, equipment, and outfits, including the exclusive Fleur de Lys sword on launch day.
Additionally and more interestingly from my own personal viewpoint is a stand-alone campaign that is sent in ancient 16th century China. The gameplay will be in 2.5D and will have its very own unique art style to other games in the Assassin’s Creed series, in fact the art direction looks somewhat reminiscent of the other Ubisoft title Child of Light. You will play as deadly assassin Shao Jun, who was mentored by none other than Ezio Auditore. You will meet (and likely assassinate) historical figures and visit historic locations such as The Great Wall of China. I really can’t wait to see how this one plays out.
Below are the official details for Assassin’s Creed: Chronicles: China and of course some juicy screenshots;
Players will be immersed in a vibrant setting, inspired by traditional brush paintings and Chinese architecture from a pivotal, historic time period in one of the greatest civilizations in history. Hell-bent on revenge, Shao Jun will use the skills she learned under legendary Assassin Ezio Auditore to exact vengeance. Players will be able to rely on stealth to accomplish their mission, as well as Shao Juns martial arts training and all-new Assassin gear.
Assassin’s Creed: Unity will release for the PC, PS4 and Xbox One on November 18th.