Press Release from Ubisoft
SAN FRANCISCO -- April 16, 2009 -- Today Ubisoft announced that Ubisoft Montreal is developing ASSASSIN'S CREED II on all current-generation platforms for a scheduled Holiday 2009 release. The initial installment of ASSASSIN'S CREED was released in November 2007 to popular and critical success, selling 8 million copies worldwide and garnering awards such as Best Action Game 2007 from 1UP and Outstanding Achievement in Animation from the AIAS.
ASSASSIN'S CREED II is the product of over two years of intensive development by the original creative team behind the ASSASSIN'S CREED brand. In a vast open world environment, the game invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy. Ezio's subsequent quest for vengeance plunges players into a captivating and epic story that offers more variety in missions, surprising and engaging new gameplay elements, diverse weapons and a profound character progression that will appeal to fans of the original ASSASSIN'S CREED as well as entice players new to the brand.
"Our creative team is working hard to top the experience of ASSASSIN'S CREED," said Patrice Desilets, creative director at Ubisoft. "We've made improvements to every aspect of the game. We've plunged ourselves into the stunning history of the Italian Renaissance so that we can offer fans a unique, varied and innovative ASSASSIN'S CREED experience."
Additional details on ASSASSIN'S CREED II are revealed in the May issue of GAME INFORMER.
About Ubisoft:Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has teams in 28 countries and distributes games in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2008-09 fiscal year, Ubisoft expects to generate sales in a range between 1,040 and 1,060 million euros. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
