Indeed, the most recent RPG-leaning Assassin's Creed games — Origins, Odyssey, and especially Valhalla — have really strayed from the series' once trademark parkour systems, much to the despair of some fans who have been playing since the days of Ezio.

The creative director of Assassin's Creed Shadows says that the decision to feature two distinct characters is part of the Assassin's Creed fandom's desire for two different types of main character. In an interview with GamesRadar+,

The upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows could transform the series in a way that will resonate far beyond its release.