Unfortunately, despite showing up again at 2018's show, Skull and Bones never ended up on store shelves. Announced at E3 2017, Skull and Bones was meant to take the memorable pirate ship battles of AC: Black Flag and center an entire multiplayer game around them. Ubisoft knew it had something special with Black Flag and tried to create a follow-up fans to enjoy. Related: All 12 Assassin's Creed Games, Ranked Worst To Best (According To Metacritic) While New Game Plus was an established feature in many series at the time, Ubisoft seemed to prefer players just pick up the next Assassin's Creed game the following holiday. Still, the series never offered a real substitute for AC: Black Flag, and spending hours ramping up to the base campaign feels like a fool's errand in a time with so many snappier experiences to enjoy. While many remember AC: Black Flag fondly, it's a hard game to go back to, simply due to its extended tutorial sections and its lack of a New Game Plus mode.Įight years ago, most console adventures didn't expect to hook players for years on end. Released back in 2013, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag brought players into the age of pirates with ship combat, flintlock pistols, and a whole lot more.

One game stands out from the prolific Assassin's Creed catalog, largely thanks to its unique additions to the franchise and its engrossing setting.

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