Assassins Creed Fans Demand Ancient Rome
As Ubisoft continues to expand the Assassin’s Creed universe with upcoming titles like Shadows in Japan and Hexe in witch-trials Europe, the community has reached a powerful consensus about where the series should venture next: Ancient Rome. Across forums and social media, fans are making a compelling case for why this legendary civilization represents the perfect untapped setting for the franchise.
The discussion gained significant traction on the Assassin’s Creed subreddit, where users passionately argued that Rome’s history practically writes the game itself. While Assassin’s Creed: Origins touched on the fall of Julius Caesar, fans envision a full game immersed in the heart of the Roman Empire during its most turbulent periods.
One user pointed to the “Year of the Four Emperors” (69 AD) as an ideal backdrop, noting that “three emperors die either by suicide or assassination, and a fourth brings about a new and successful dynasty.” This era of rapid political turnover and violent power struggles aligns perfectly with the series’ core themes of conspiracy, hidden conflicts, and, of course, assassination.
The setting would also allow Ubisoft to explore the early expansion of the Hidden Ones (the proto-Assassins) as they established operations in one of history’s greatest empires. As one fan noted, Rome became “a strong centre of power for the Assassins,” creating rich narrative opportunities to show how the brotherhood operated at the peak of Roman influence.
Beyond the historical fit, fans are excited by the visual and gameplay possibilities—scaling massive Roman monuments like the Colosseum (before its ruin), navigating crowded forums, and experiencing the stark contrast between lavish patrician villas and crowded insulae apartments. The setting naturally lends itself to the series’ signature blend of parkour, social stealth, and historical tourism.
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With the community speaking in near-unison, the question now is whether Ubisoft will answer the call. After exploring Feudal Japan and Central European witch trials, Ancient Rome feels like the natural next frontier for the ever-evolving franchise.