"Assassin's Creed Takes a Surprising Turn to Murfreesboro in Latest Ubisoft Reveal"

TL;DR
Ubisoft has surprised fans by announcing that the next Assassin's Creed game will be set in modern-day Murfreesboro, Tennessee, deviating from the franchise's historical settings. The game will focus on the action, eschewing the series' traditional time-travel narrative device. Local residents have expressed mixed feelings, questioning the choice of location due to a lack of iconic landmarks and proximity to Nashville. Ubisoft has also revealed a $200 Collector's Edition featuring a miniature Rutherford County Courthouse Statue.
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