Ubisoft really dropped the ball with the launch of Assassin’s Creed Unity last year, and they know it. That’s why they eventually offered up the first little bit of DLC for the game free, with the Dead Kings expansion available to anyone who purchased Unity. It’s finally out today, and it’s does look rather interesting.
Maybe that’s because the launch trailer suggests you’ll be spending more time underground than above it, which is a big change from Unity. I get a distinct Indiana Jones feeling from all of it, as Arno is tasked with nothing more than grave robbing the past monarchs of France. And here you were thinking the Master Assassin’s was above all that naughty, dirty business.
But surprise surprise, you’re not the only one looking for lost fortunes. Other raiders have also stormed the tombs, and they act as the expansion’s new enemy type to face off with. Ubisoft Montpellier* were behind Dead Kings, so I’m extremely interested to see if they bring something new and innovative to the table. And yes I’m completely disregarding that new Guillotine Gun, which looks like the illegitimate love child of a shotgun and war axe.
If you’ve still got Unity you can download Dead Kings right now, and hopefully you won’t have Arno trying to aimlessly swim in tiny puddles on the floor. That happened at lot in Paris.
*Update: The original article stated that Ubisoft Montpellier are the team behind the leaked Assassin’s Creed Victory. This is in fact Ubisoft Quebec, and I’ve been sent to the naught corner for an hour for my mistake. Apologies.
Last Updated: January 13, 2015
ToshZA
January 13, 2015 at 13:05
I just have “I AM THE LAW!” playing over and over in my head right now.
Thanks for that.
Jaded_Reprobate
January 13, 2015 at 13:06
all i can think is “The Dread Kings”
ToshZA
January 13, 2015 at 13:14
I’d pay to watch a king of the hill battle between Dredd Kings. 😀
“I AM THE LAW!” – “NO! I AM THE LAW!”
*confused looks*
*gunfire*
Lord Chaos
January 13, 2015 at 13:08
Possible other link to video? The embedded vid is private.
Admiral Chief
January 13, 2015 at 13:20
Fixed…
Lord Chaos
January 13, 2015 at 13:21
Thanks
RinceThis
January 13, 2015 at 13:10
Move on, nothing to see!
Kensei Seraph
January 13, 2015 at 13:15
I nominate this header as Worst Lazygamer Photoshop 21st Century.
Lord Chaos
January 13, 2015 at 13:16
Seconded.
Lardus-Resident Perve
January 13, 2015 at 13:31
Probably MS-Paint…lol jokes
RinceThis
January 13, 2015 at 13:16
And it isn’t even Zoe!? Where is this year heading?!
Hammersteyn
January 13, 2015 at 13:19
Problem is to play this you need to care enough for Unity to buy it.
Kensei Seraph
January 13, 2015 at 13:20
Doesn’t Unity come with a free copy of AC: China?
I might get it on PC when it is eventually ported for AC: China.
Edit: and when the price has dropped to be about R100,00 or so.
Rock789
January 13, 2015 at 14:06
I believe the China dlc is for season passes only…
Kensei Seraph
January 13, 2015 at 13:19
I remember Arno going for a short (0,1 seconds) swim while I was playing at the launch event.
Kromas Votes LAG WCMovie Event
January 13, 2015 at 13:48
Ah Ubisoft how thee has made me not care anymore.
TH3J4CK4L
January 13, 2015 at 18:12
Defense noted *bayonets some guy in the face*