Announcing a detour from the usual course for Assassin's Creed, Ubisoft assures fans that the age-old Assassins versus Templars conflict isn't being overlooked. A comprehensive exploration of the rivalry is scheduled for imminent release.
In the world of Assassin's Creed, fans can anticipate a more in-depth look at the centuries-old struggle between the Assassins and the Templars. Following the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows in March 2025, Ubisoft developers have confirmed that they plan to delve deeper into this core part of the franchise's lore[2][3][4][5].
Assassin's Creed Shadows was designed to first introduce its protagonists and setting before fully immersing players back into the Assassin-Templar war. The recent Critical Role story drop, a canonical event within the Shadows universe, served as an initial scratch on the surface of this deeper conflict[2][3].
Ubisoft has not yet provided specific dates, but they have described the expansion of the Assassins vs. Templars storyline as forthcoming "in the near future"[2][3][4]. Current post-launch content plans include a single major story DLC and a free expansion called Claws of Awaji, which likely features more Templar-related material[4].
Developers have also teased the return of other classic Assassin's Creed lore elements, including the Isu and modern-day storytelling, suggesting a broader narrative expansion ahead[5]. However, no specific details about upcoming Ubisoft games or the timeline for the return of the Templar storyline and the modern-day storyline have been provided.
Simon, a developer, encourages keeping an eye on future updates for potential new information, but has not confirmed or denied the return of the modern-day storyline in the near future. Luc, another developer, has confirmed that the absence of Isu artifacts in Assassin's Creed Shadows does not mean they do not exist in the game's world[6].
Assassin's Creed Shadows features a few Templars, but their organization remains in the background of the game's main conflict. Fans seeking a deeper dive into the Assassins vs. Templars conflict should watch for upcoming DLCs or announcements from Ubisoft later in 2025 or beyond.
References: 1. Assassin's Creed Shadows - Wikipedia 2. Assassin's Creed Shadows - IGN 3. Assassin's Creed Shadows - GameSpot 4. Assassin's Creed Shadows - Ubisoft News 5. Assassin's Creed Shadows - Ubisoft Forward 2021 6. Assassin's Creed Shadows - Game Informer
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