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Assassin’s Creed III is ‘a great time’ for newcomers to join, says dev

Are you an Assassin’s Creed virgin? Does the upcoming third instalment tickle your fancy? Well, luckily for you, Ubisoft reckons Assassin’s Creed III presents the ideal opportunity for newcomers to finally take the plunge.

Speaking to the chaps at MCV, Rob Cooper, Ubisoft’s UK managing director, commented: “This is a great time for gamers to join the adventure.”

“There’s a huge will from Ubisoft to bring more gamers into this universe.

“Assassin’s Creed III is the biggest and most ambitious launch in Ubisoft’s history so we absolutely believe this game will continue to grow the franchise.”

Assassin’s Creed III is set during the American Revolution, and stars an all-new protagonist in the shape of a Native American known as Connor.

The stabby sequel will be released on PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360 on October 31, 2012. A Wii U version is also planned.