Ubisoft has today announced thatAssassin’s Creed III Remasteredwill launch March 29thon PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The title had already been confirmed that it would be included with theAssassin’s Creed Odysseyseason pass, but now you don’t have to rush out and buy it if you haven’t yet purchased it - even though it’s very good - as now you’ll be able to purchase it separately.
Assassin’s Creed IIIsaw the light of day when it was released back in 2012 for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and PC - those were the days. It was also the fifth major installment in theAssassin’s Creedseries, and also a direct sequel to 2011’sAssassin’s Creed: Revelations. If you’re looking for a little nostalgia, the trailer actually looks really good. It also shows the comparisons made from then and now - we really have come a long way in gaming development that’s for sure and this trailer truly showcases that.
For those of you who didn’t get the chance to play it seven years ago,Assassin’s Creed IIIis set within the 18th century that sees the before, during and after the American Revolution which sees protagonist Desmond Miles relive the memories of his ancestor, half-English, half-Mohawk known as Connor, thanks to a machine called Animus.
The Remastered edition will feature 4K and HDR on PS4 Pro, Xbox One X, and PC where players will notice higher resolution textures that accompany a new graphics engine and several other graphical enhancements. Ubisoft has stated that gameplay mechanics and ergonomics have also been improved in the remastered version.
When players purchaseAssassin’s Creed III Remasteredthey can expect the full entirety of the game as well as the single-player missions Benedict Arnold and Hidden Secrets, The Tyranny of King Washington andAssassin’s Creed III Liberation Remastered.You can check out the single-player mission details below:
Back in 2017, we sawAssassin’s Creed IIIjoinXbox Live’s backwards compatibility list- alongsideilomilo,Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond,Shadow Assault/Tenchu, andShinobi.
Assassin’s Creed III Remastered isavailable for preorder now as an individual purchase, but if you have the Season Pass forAssassin’s Creed Odyssey, you’ll be able to download it at no additional charge. You can check out the trailer below and let us know what you think - will you be picking it up?