Judging by the Vitruvian Man, its possible this one will take place around the late 15th century or perhaps the early 16th. Of course this is just a guess based upon the time Da Vinci created the VM. I’m hoping we’ll be able to travel to Venice and Rome if this is correct.
Flight looks as though it may be used at some point. That’d make for an interesting mission if its actually implemented in-game. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
I could be wrong on this one, but it looks like the Assassin’s no longer require the loss of the left middle finger as a means of initiation. While its hard to see it on the Vitruvian Man, it seems as though he’s kept his finger. More proof of this is in the first drawing of the man where the blade is attached to the bone with all five of his digits intact. Looking at that, I’m presuming we’re not going to be dealing with any wolverine like characters where the hidden blade comes from beneath the flesh, though I’ll keep the possibility in mind for the time being.
Expect more info once Game Informer hits this month.
This is from screwattack, so this may or may not be correct since this is info thats supposed to be in this month’s GI. But it’s worth putting here.
SPOILERS
You’ll have a ton of new weapons to choose from including an axe, a hammer, a mace, a spear, 2 different sword types, a spear axe, and 2 smaller blades
You CAN swim
Da Vincis workshop is in the game
Locations include Saint Marks Basilica, The Grand Canal, The Little Canal, and the Rialto bridge.
The game opens in 1476, Altair is from 1191
So you do indeed play as a new ancestor of Altair / Desmond
-You will see the countryside of Tuscany
The “Auditore” family is mentioned
The main characters name is Ezio Auditore de Firenze
He is a nobleman of Florence
Big characters are in the game including Machiavelli, Caterina Sofrza, and Lorenzo de Medici
YOU DO INDEED GLIDE on Da Vincis flying machine.
Game will feature a new notoriety system that governs how enemy soldiers and people will treat you.
You can disarm enemies and use their own weapons against them this time.
Each weapon has a special move.
16 unique mission types.
No more ease dropping or pick pocketing missions.
If you get beat up to much you will need to see a street side doctor to regain full strength.
Hidden objects (like flags in the first one) are there to uncover but this time if you track them down you will get in-game bonuses that make it worth your time.
Items include, flags, statues, and gold coins and more that isnt mentioned.
New enemy types with unique attitudes and weaknesses are present in the game. Archers are mentioned, as well as elite enemies, dagger wielders, “Brutish” armored troops with heavy armor and 2 handed swords and axes, and an intelligent halberd enemy will probe hiding places with their weapons if they think you’re near by.
While hiding in a hay bail you can assassinate people this time, but it may expose your position.
You can still climb towers and ride horses
The Lorendo de Medici assassination attempt is in the game.
There is now a night and day sequence in the game.