Assassin's Creed Codename Red to Feature both a Samurai and Ninja as Playable Characters, sources Claim

Assassin's Creed Codename Red may include not one, but two playable characters in a setting that fans have long desired.

The leak

An anonymous source told Insider Gaming that players will be able to take on the roles of a samurai and a ninja. While details on how the characters will be controlled remain scarce, the game is said to place a strong emphasis on stealth gameplay, akin to Splinter Cell or Hitman.

unsure

Insider Gaming is unsure when the game will be fully revealed, but Ubisoft's main focus at E3 will be the extended gameplay of Assassin's Creed Mirage and the unveiling of the VR game Assassin's Creed Nexus. The game is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2024, but it could be delayed until 2025.

reveal

Last September, Ubisoft revealed Codename Red and Codename Hexe, two Assassin's Creed games to launch within the upcoming "hub" Assassin's Creed Infinity. The announcement of Codename Red sparked speculation about the game's setting and gameplay. Fans have even more to look forward to in this highly anticipated release with the leaked information about the samurai and ninja characters.

the future

As always, take these rumors with a grain of salt, but for Assassin's Creed fans, the prospect of playing as both a samurai and a ninja in the next installment is certainly exciting. We'll have to wait for more information from Ubisoft to confirm the details, but in the meantime, let the rumors fly.