In the announcement trailer, we can see the female Samurai character, and according to Insider Gaming, the as-yet unseen Shinobi is 'understood to be an African refugee, who learned the way of the Creed.' Whether character selection will work similarly to Odyssey and lock in our choice for the game's duration or if we will be able to swap mid-game, we aren't yet certain. If the leaks hold true, we can expect to choose between two playable characters in Codename Red: a Samurai or a Shinobi. The most recent rumors have come form an undisclosed inside source, via Insider Gaming. Thankfully, on this occasion, the rumors turned out to be true – and who knows how long we'll be waiting for more information. While Assassin's Creed: Fragments – a series of YA novels – allowed us to peer into the lives of The Blade of Aizu (who were based out of Japan), and there have been a handful of teases in the mainline games over the years, the setting has always been demanded but never delivered. And for good reason: This has been a long time coming.

We now know that Assassin's Creed Codename Red will be the next major instalment to the series, although at the time it set the internet on fire. Word of an Assassin's Creed Japan game first surfaced in July 2022, although it was unclear whether it would be a standalone experience or part of the broader Assassin's Creed Infinity offering. Assassin's Creed Codename Red has been no stranger to leaks and rumors.

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