New Assassin's Creed title to be released for current-gen consoles

Ubisoft have announced a new Assassin’s Creed title for current-gen consoles.

Developed by Ubisoft Sofia, in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios, Assassin’s Creed Rogue will be released worldwide on November 11th for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Set in the middle of the 18th century during the Seven Years War, players will follow Shay Patrick Cormac who suffers the brotherhood’s betrayal and must transform into an Assassin hunter.

“We know that there are many Assassin’s Creed fans with Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles who want to get their hands on a new Assassin’s Creed game this year,” said Martin Capel, Game Director.

“Assassin’s Creed Rogue completes the North American saga started with Assassin’s Creed III and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and gives previous generation console owners an exclusive opportunity to experience fan-requested features, such as playing as a Templar.”

New locations to explore across North America include: frozen North Atlantic, the Appalachian River Valley and New York.

Players will also have access to new weapons for use on both land and sea and a new ship called The Morrigan.

A trailer was also released, shown above, as well as four screenshots, shown below.

Another Assassin’s Creed title is in production for next-gen consoles also. Titled: Assassin’s Creed Unity, the title is to be released on October 28th.

Set during the French revolution in Paris, players follow Arno Dorian as he attempts to expose the true powers behind the revolution.