It’s been 12 years since Assassin’s Creed 3 ended the story of Desmond Miles, the series‘ first recurring modern day pr…
It’s been 12 years since Assassin’s Creed 3 ended the story of Desmond Miles, the series‘ first recurring modern day protagonist and link between each game until that point.
Now, speaking at a BAFTA event held in London on Friday evening attended by Eurogamer, Assassin’s Creed franchise boss Marc-Alexis Coté has reflected on the series‘ struggles to tell a meaningful, connected narrative ever since – and how this will finally be rectified in future.
„When the Assassin’s Creed franchise was created, it introduced a bold and innovative narrative structure, a modern day story arc centred around Desmond that was intertwined with historical adventures“, Coté recalled. „Desmond’s journey was at the heart of the modern day conflict driving the search for powerful Isu artefacts – Pieces of Eden – that could change the course of history. However, with his death at the end of Assassin’s Creed 3, we faced a creative crossroads.
„Ending Desmond’s arc was a difficult decision“, Coté added, „and afterward, the modern storyline struggled to find its footing.“
Subsequent games initially featured no specific modern day protagonist, before a replacement for Desmond was eventually introduced – Layla Hassan.
