Summary
Two eras of history from theAssassin’s Creedseries will be coming together in an unlikely place in 2025, merging in the tactical RPG mobile gameReverse: 1999. TheAssassin’s Creedcontent coming toReverse: 1999includes bothAssassin’s Creed 2andAssassin’s Creed Odyssey, which should give fans of Ubisoft’s stealthy action-adventure franchise a unique perspective on some of the series' key events.
For those not familiar with it,Reverse: 1999is a free-to-play turn-based tactical RPG for mobile devices, set in a magical world where, in the year 1999, a catastrophic event caused eras of time to shift, resulting in the disappearance of many people and other things. While it’s centered around an original collection of sequential chapters, there are alsospecial events inReverse: 1999, and 2025 should bring at least one that has protagonist Vertin the Timekeeper exploring the world ofAssassin’s Creed.
A new post that’s been shared on the Twitter accounts of bothAssassin’s Creedand the mobile RPG states thatReverse: 1999will be introducing content fromAssassin’s Creed 2andAssassin’s Creed Odysseyin 2025. The timetable for the release of this content is very broad, as it was announced only a few days into the year. It’s also not clear whether it will be released as a single event or two separate ones, as the game’s social media team listed each collaboration separately in its post. However, based on the time-shifting nature ofReverse: 1999plot, it’s quite possible that the game could be gearing up for acompellingAssassin’s Creedstorythat combines elements of fifth-century B.C. Greece and 15th-century A.D. Italy.
Reverse: 1999 Unveils Assassin’s Creed Crossover
It’s also not yet clear exactly how the elements of theAssassin’s Creedfranchise will be incorporated in the game. A trailer attached to the post features some iconicAssassin’s Creedimagery, including the symbol of the Assassins and an eagle feather, but it still leaves much to the imagination.Since Reverse: 1999relies heavily on gacha mechanics for drawing new heroes, it’s possible thatAssassin’s Creed protagonistsKassandra and Ezio Auditore da Firenze could be joining the game’s roster.
While several of its previous events have been centered around collaborative content, this looks to beReverse: 1999’s first major crossover with a triple-A game series. Past events have seen the game cross over with the Discovery Channel, and it’s hosted aPizza Hut collaboration likeGenshin Impacthas done in the past. While the game was originally released exclusively in China in May 2023, it hit its worldwide release five months later, surpassing $50 million in revenue in its first three months, and the crossover with a major game franchise could point to an even brighter future for Reverse:1999.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
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Choose your fate in Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey.From outcast to living legend, embark on an odyssey to uncover the secrets of your past and change the fate of Ancient Greece.TRAVEL TO ANCIENT GREECE: From lush vibrant forests to volcanic islands and bustling cities, start a journey of exploration and encounters in a war torn world shaped by gods and men.FORGE YOUR LEGEND: Your decisions will impact how your odyssey unfolds. Play through multiple endings thanks to the new dialogue system and the choices you make. Customize your gear, ship, and special abilities to become a legend.FIGHT ON A NEW SCALE: Demonstrate your warrior’s abilities in large scale epic battles between Athens and Sparta featuring hundreds of soldiers, or ram and cleave your way through entire fleets in naval battles across the Aegean Sea.GAZE IN WONDER: Experience the action in a whole new light with Tobii Eye Tracking. The Extended View feature gives you a broader perspective of the environment, and the Dynamic Light and Sun Effects immerse you in the sandy dunes according to where you set your sights. Tagging, aiming and locking on your targets becomes a lot more natural when you can do it by looking at them. Let your vision lead the way and enhance your gameplay.
