Ubisoft Faces Challenges and Controversies with Assassin's Creed Shadows
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Assassin's Creed franchise boss Marc-Alexis Coté discussed the series' struggle to maintain a cohesive modern-day narrative after the end of Desmond Miles' story in Assassin's Creed 3. The series faced challenges with inconsistent storytelling and a lack of focus on historical exploration. Coté announced plans to integrate future games through a single launcher, emphasizing a balance between historical and modern narratives. The upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows aims to restore this balance, focusing on themes like memory and identity, while addressing contemporary issues through historical contexts.
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