Assassin’s Creed Shadowsmay be an effort to move the franchise forward but it sounds likeit could also return to the past to spotlight a beloved character’s return. Despite all the controversy surrounding the game, Ubisoft is going all in onShadowsafter several recent releases likeStar Wars OutlawsandSkull and Bonesproved to be less successful than the company would have liked. How this plays out remains to be seen, but reuniting the community with one of the series' most popular heroes could go a long way.
Speaking toGame Rant, Ubisoft Quebec creative director Jonathan Dumont responded to a question regarding Kassandra’s whereabouts by acknowledging thatthe Spartan mercenary is still active:
“Kassandra is very much alive during these times. She is somewhere around the globe, lurking in the shadows.”
While it’s not explicit confirmation that Kassandra will appear inAssassin’s Creed Shadows, Dumont’s choice of phrasing is certainly interesting. SinceAssassin’s Creed Odyssey, in which Kassandra starred, is set approximately 2,000 years beforeShadows,it might be odd to see her return but it’s happened before.
How Could Kassandra Still Be Alive For Shadows?
It’s The Power Of The Gods
Assassin’s Creed Odysseyfans who finished the massive game know that by the end of the story,Kassandra’s father Pythagoras gives her the Staff of Hermes Trismegistus, a piece of Eden that grants her immortality. With the introduction of this treasure and the interconnected nature of theAssassin’s Creedfranchise, many assumed thatKassandra would returnat some point. Those who continued playing the franchise know that this is exactly what happened.
Kassandra has actually already appeared in anAssassin’s Creedgame other thanOdyssey.She features in the quest “A Fated Encounter” inAssassin’s Creed Valhallawhere she joins Eivor intracking down another Piece of Eden. It could be the case that Kassandra appears inShadowsto continue her artifact-hunting quest, but this remains to be seen.
I Just Realized If Assassin’s Creed Shadows Fails, We Won’t Get This Long-Requested Setting Next
Unfortunately, the success of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows is directly tied to a highly requested setting that players want to see.
Assassin’s Creed Is Pulling It All Together
It’s All Connected!
Having Kassandra function as the uniting character that draws together theAssassin’s Creedfranchise sounds like a fun idea andI hope she does feature inAssassin’s Creed Shadows. The series has long been held back by its convoluted story and messy timeline, so having asingle person bring it all togethercould help clear up some loose ends. Fans will just have to wait and see whatUbisoft has planned, but I’m optimistic about Kassandra’s return.
