Assassin's Creed Rogue
An Assassin defector hunts his former Assassin brothers.
Assassin's Creed Rogue is a 2014 action-adventure game developed by Ubisoft Sofia and published by Ubisoft. It is the seventh major installment in the Assassin's Creed series, set chronologically during the French and Indian War (1752–1760) and after 2013's Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, with ties to Assassin's Creed Unity, released on the same day. It is the last Assassin's Creed game developed for the seventh generation of consoles, released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in November 2014, for Windows in March 2015, with a remastered version for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in March 2018, and later on Nintendo Switch as part of The Rebel Collection in December 2019 and for Google Stadia in October 2021.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Assassin's Creed Rogue
- Developer
- Ubisoft SofiaAdditional work by Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Milan and Ubisoft Bucharest
- Publisher
- Ubisoft
- Director
- Mikhail Lozanov · Spass Kroushkov · Martin Capel
- Producer
- Ivan Balabanov
- Designer
- Martin Capel
- Artist
- Eddie Bennun
- Writer
- Richard Farrese
- Composer
- Elitsa Alexandrova
- Series
- Assassin's Creed
- Engine
- AnvilNext
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · Windows · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · Google Stadia
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Lore & Background
The plot is set during a fictional history of real-world events in the North Atlantic, following the struggle between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. The framing story is set in the 21st century, depicting the player as an Abstergo Industries employee who uncovers secrets while fixing company servers. The main plot occurs before and during the French and Indian War from 1752 to 1760, following Shay Patrick Cormac, an Irish American privateer and Assassin who defects to the Templars after becoming disillusioned with the Assassins' tactics.
Reader's Guide
Assassin's Creed Rogue received a mixed reception upon release. Praise was directed at the game's twist on the traditional formula by playing as a Templar, its storyline, protagonist, and naval warfare gameplay. However, it was criticized for failing to innovate the series' formula, its short length, and similarities to Black Flag. The game features three main areas: the western North Atlantic, the fictional River Valley, and New York City. Naval exploration and combat are major components, with the Morrigan ship equipped with Puckle guns, oil slicks, and an icebreaker. New features include an air rifle with various projectiles, a grenade launcher attachment from Benjamin Franklin, and enemy Assassins who use skills from previous games. Side missions include Assassin Interception, where Shay prevents assassinations by eliminating hidden Assassins. The game also includes renovation of buildings after liberating areas from Assassin control.
Did You Know?
- The game introduces an air rifle that can fire sleeping darts and firecrackers.
- Shay Cormac is given a grenade launcher attachment by a fictionalized Benjamin Franklin.
- Enemy Assassins can hide in bushes, blend with crowds, and perform air assassinations against the player.
- The Morrigan has a shallower draft than Edward Kenway's Jackdaw, allowing river travel.
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