Assassin's Creed fans can look forward to an evolved experience in the upcoming 'Assassin's Creed: Codename Red,' which reportedly features fewer map icons to encourage more active exploration of its game world. Leaks suggest that players will enjoy a larger map than in 'Valhalla,' but smaller than that of 'Odyssey.' A grappling hook, various stealth poses, and the ability to recruit certain enemies as spies are among the new gameplay elements.

Additionally, intriguing historical connections are being made. One of the main characters, based on the real-life African samurai Yasuke, marks a first for the series in drawing direct inspiration from a historical figure. Another character, the female shinobi Naoe Fujibayashi, also has historical ties, being the daughter of the famed ninja Fujibayashi Nagato.

Ubisoft's future roadmap for the Assassin's Creed franchise includes 'Assassin's Creed Mirage' and a new franchise hub known as 'Assassin's Creed Infinity.' Within this hub, 'Assassin's Creed: Codename Red,' set in ancient Japan, and 'Codename Hexe,' are expected to launch as part of this expansive project. Fans eagerly await as more details about the game continue to surface.