11-06-2018 22:03
Game set in 431 BC - Peloponnesian War
Time of war and peace, contrast behind land and sea
Ancient Greek culture
Two characters: Kassandra and Alexios; same story for both characters
Both Spartan characters; raised as a spartan warrior as a child
Tragedy rips family apart while young
Story pick ups 17 years later on island of Kefalonia
Trained to be a mercenary, contract comes that opens up whole world to them and sends them on their odyssey
Descendant of the First Civ bloodline
First Civ intertwined with mythology
Present Day returns; continues to explore story of Layla
Layla searching for First Civ knowledge and artifacts
Ideologies of order vs freedom are both presented as grey
Naval system is a seamless experience, upgrade boat, recruit new people, ram into other ships, cleave ships in two
Ships have specific abilities
Can recruit just about anyone in the world, characters can provide buffs to ship like increased health
Gear is customizable and upgradable with you
Choice is fundamental - interactive dialogue system
Historical events pan out the way they're recorded in history
From a personal story standpoint, choices dictate outcomes of what is happening
Biggest map in the franchise
October 5th, 2018
PC, PS4, Xbox One