Recently, a leaked image of Assassin’s Creed Invictus started spreading online, and Ubisoft didn’t take long to respond. The image, shared by known leaker j0nathan, was said to come from a private test of the game.
However, Ubisoft responded on X (formerly Twitter) and dismissed it, saying, “Nice try… This might have started as an image from our private test, but it’s been heavily altered (most probably with AI). Not great to spread misinformation..” Basically, the company confirmed the image may be based on something real, but it was likely edited a lot, possibly using AI.
In response, the leaker defended himself and later shared what he claimed was the real version of the screenshot. He admitted that he had edited the original image using AI to “liven up the colors,” saying he did it because the original version looked rough and could give the game “bad publicity.”
Overall, things are not looking good for the project right now. According to the same leaker, and reports later backed by Insider Gaming, a recent playtest held on April 30 did not go well. Feedback from players was reportedly very harsh, with some even calling the game “really f*****g awful,” and there are concerns inside Ubisoft that it could be delayed from its original release date.
As for the game itself, Assassin’s Creed Invictus is expected to be a 16-player PvP multiplayer experience. It may include round-based knockout matches and takes inspiration from Fall Guys, but with a more realistic style. The game is also said to bring back well-known characters and maps from across the Assassin’s Creed series.
In other news, Ubisoft is set to release Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 classic, on July 9, which has already reached a million wishlists.
