Assassin's Creed confirmed for PC, not Xbox 360
by James Ransom-Wiley 
{ Aug 31st 2006 at 2:55PM }
Following a PC Gamer report that Assassin's Creed is PC bound, Ubisoft has finally confirmed, "Assassin's Creed PC will indeed see the light some day." Still, the publisher remains vague about when that day will come and whether or not an Xbox 360 version will also be released.The news puts an end to the mystery of Assassin's Creed's exclusivity, though Sony fanboys can still brag to their counterparts that they'll be playing first. Take that!
[Thanks, Judd]
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B33 @ Aug 31st 2006 3:01PM
360 version isn't coming for a long time (if it comes at all).
Ben @ Aug 31st 2006 3:01PM
W00t!! I was hoping I wouldn't have to buy a PS3 to play it!!
Good news today!
~Ben
Blackmoon @ Aug 31st 2006 3:01PM
Finally. Well good for sony that it's not coming to Xbox 360. :p
tactics @ Aug 31st 2006 3:02PM
it'll come to 360. then mgs4 will, then ff13 will. it's only a matter of time. the development teams and publishers behind these "blockbuster" franchises have simply invested *too much money* into them to sell to ps3's meager 2 million-user installed base in march of next year. that's just not enough opportunity for them to make money back. 360's ~10 million-user installed base will make for a nice opportunity to recover their investments.
-"superfan" tactics.
JimmyHACK @ Aug 31st 2006 3:03PM
game gonna rock da console house.. if ps3 exclusive no doubt will be on 360 months down the road...
yes time exclusivity is a big deal as far as sales...
but whatever can't wait for the game will play it on whatever system its on first..
Celestkixy @ Aug 31st 2006 3:05PM
Why is everyone so excited about this game anyway? We still haven't seen gameplay, have we?
Cage @ Aug 31st 2006 3:05PM
I'm sure it will *only* arrive on the PS3 and PC. The 360 has SOOO many problems from games that come to the PC porting over to the 360. Cmon guys...I think this pretty much confirms it will arrive on the 360.
OTAM @ Aug 31st 2006 3:07PM
I still count it as an exclusive because I really don't compare PCs to Consoles because...well...PCs are PCs and consoles are consoles.
This coming from an Xbox 360 owner and future Wii owner.
B33 @ Aug 31st 2006 3:07PM
"it'll come to 360. then mgs4 will, then ff13 will. it's only a matter of time. the development teams and publishers behind these "blockbuster" franchises have simply invested *too much money* into them to sell to ps3's meager 2 million-user installed base in march of next year. that's just not enough opportunity for them to make money back. 360's ~10 million-user installed base will make for a nice opportunity to recover their investments."
A fanboys ramblings is as useless as you can get. Try to stay out of fantasy land.
Deeznuts420 @ Aug 31st 2006 3:11PM
@8 Next-Gen Consoles are DAMN close to PC's!!!!
ManTan @ Sep 1st 2006 12:12AM
I was going to get a PS3 but then my laptop busted. So, it lookes like I'll put the $600 dollars I was going to spend on Sony towards a new laptop and some upgrades for my desktop. Then I'll play some Assasin's Creed. Sorry, Sony!
stiill @ Aug 31st 2006 3:19PM
"Why is everyone so excited about this game anyway? We still haven't seen gameplay, have we?"
No, but the pre-rendered movie was pretty!
tactics @ Aug 31st 2006 3:20PM
B33-
fanboy ramblings? what, that scenario doesn't make sense to you? please elaborate.
it's one thing to accuse me of fanboyism, which is a 100% accurate claim to be sure, but please; if you think my claim is "so outrageous" why not state a rebuttal, rather than just spewing bullshit at me?
-"superfan" tactics.
polly @ Aug 31st 2006 3:24PM
"Finally. Well good for sony that it's not coming to Xbox 360. :p"
Uh, where exactly did they say it "ISN'T" coming to the 360? Until I hear this then it's pretty much a forgone conclusion it'll be on both systems. The PC & 360 architecture are so similar that I think it's safe to read between the lines.
Lekko @ Aug 31st 2006 3:34PM
"it'll come to 360. then mgs4 will, then ff13 will. it's only a matter of time."
See, that's why I am going to buy a PS3. Because I like those kinds of games, and the only way that you will see something of that calibur will be from a port. There are no games on the 360 that really have a story to tell, Japan seems to be the only country interested in a decent plot.
Woah wait wait a second, that was flamebait, wasn't it? It has nothing at all to do with Asssassin's Creed. Oh well, I'll be playing this game soon enough, no need to worry.
BklynKid @ Aug 31st 2006 3:27PM
It's coming to the 360, mark my words.
PC w/ DX9/10 = XNA, XNA = 360, 360 version = extra cash
So why not? I know, I know... my logic is undeniable. :p
Blackmoon @ Aug 31st 2006 3:30PM
"Uh, where exactly did they say it "ISN'T" coming to the 360? Until I hear this then it's pretty much a forgone conclusion it'll be on both systems. The PC & 360 architecture are so similar that I think it's safe to read between the lines."
It's not announced for the 360 yet, if they where going to announce something like that I would assume doing it when you announce the PC version is most convenient.
You have rights to the wishing pond if you want...
tactics @ Aug 31st 2006 3:34PM
hahaha... the "wishing pond". that's rich.
ps3 fanboys are getting sooo desperate.
this title *is* coming to 360. sony can't pay enough to keep it exclusive... the developers of this and all of sony's other big 3rd party exclusives simply can't afford to keep it exclusive to ps3! they need to earn back their investments, and ps3 is a platform that won't be able to provide that service to developers for years to come. none of your ps3 killer apps will be exclusives; it's as simple as that.
have fun on the way down, sonyboys. lord knows us nintendoboys have dealt with it for long enough. your turn now. enjoy the ride.
-"superfan" tactics.
Iron Maiden @ Aug 31st 2006 3:39PM
+1 to Microsoft.
This was the only game that interested alot of people into buy a PS3, now its on the PC they will surely get it for that instead, since it will be much cheaper to buy and it will be about 10 times better anyway, mods and such.
It will probably be on Windows Vista, and it will attract more PC players into xbox live, $$$$$$ for Microsoft.
Bub @ Aug 31st 2006 3:42PM
I think it will come to 360 after being ported to the PC. Maybe it's easier to port to 360 from there, rather than from PS3. They may also want to see how popular the game is. If it's not, then they know not to waste extra development and money on another console version; though I think it will be a hit, and when they know that, they will assure it will be out for 360.
(PS3 Fanboy)
Judd @ Aug 31st 2006 3:44PM
Wow, I can't believe you guys actually posted my link. THANKS!
B33 @ Aug 31st 2006 3:47PM
Tactics-
"it'll come to 360. then mgs4 will, then ff13 will. it's only a matter of time. the development teams and publishers behind these "blockbuster" franchises have simply invested *too much money* into them to sell to ps3's meager 2 million-user installed base in march of next year. that's just not enough opportunity for them to make money back. 360's ~10 million-user installed base will make for a nice opportunity to recover their investments."
FF13 and MGS 4 are exclusive to PS3. Sony will make sure of it because those are big hits in Japan and the US. The Xbox 360 is also expensive to develop for. And Nintendo Wii development time is very long and is probally a bit more expensive to develop for. The 360 and Wii are no better in the development department... Just because Microsoft has shipped around 5-6 million consoles, doesnt mean their all being bought. Japan and the US are overflowing with 360's on the shelves(360 is doing terrible in Japan). The PS3's price won't stop it from selling. It's only a $100 more then a 360 and has much more in it.
Next time, try thinking logic rather then what YOU WANT to happen.
Wild Homes @ Aug 31st 2006 3:50PM
it would make sense that after the PC release, a 360 port would be inevitable, but who knows. and I suspect, as Ubisoft MUST be aware of the freaking clamor about this game-will-or-won't-a-360-appearance-make, that the game's publisher is intentionally milking the continued wave of discussion by not announcing a 360 version yes or no. it's definitely helping to maintain AC's status as a AAA title a long time out from release.
and to be honest, if I was a Sony fanboy I'd be gloating more over Lair than this title. Dragons > Assasins anyday, yo.
Thryon @ Aug 31st 2006 3:53PM
"Japan seems to be the only country interested in a decent plot"
Some Japanese games (not all) do have very good storytelling, but I personally do not like having a story told to me, I like telling the story. I will take Oblivion any day over Final Fantasy.
tactics @ Aug 31st 2006 4:09PM
"FF13 and MGS 4 are exclusive to PS3. Sony will make sure of it because those are big hits in Japan and the US."
"try thinking logic rather then what YOU WANT to happen."
-B33
listen: what does "Sony will make sure of it" mean, exactly?
my whole point is that these developers can't afford NOT to make these titles multi-platform; AC included.
remember, these are games that cost millions upon millions to produce, publish, and distribute. how exactly do you believe that "Sony will make sure [that these titles stay exclusive]"? how would they go about doing so?
the only way to make them exclusive is to either:
a) recoup the devs losses in cold hard cash, making sure to outbid microsoft on the "port it to 360, pls" bid, or
b) put enough PS3s in people's homes for it to make sense as an exclusive and make sure the dev's have a good enough chance to recoup their investments through sales.
tell me how you believe sony intends on keeping these titles exclusive, please, because if i'm a developer, and my company just spent 190 million dollars making "my masterpiece", the best and most detailed game i've ever created, and all of a sudden i find that the platform for which it's being distributed can only offer me a *potential* clientbase of a 2 million user installed-base... am i going to be very happy about that? am i going to think, "well, if we spend another X million porting it to 360... hmm... they *do* have another 8 million consoles sold..." i'm thinking i'd port "my masterpiece" RIGHT on over, and make the cold hard cash that i deserve. after all, the CASH is the reason i MADE the game in the first place.
-"superfan" tactics.
Lone Starr @ Aug 31st 2006 4:15PM
@ blackmoon
"It's not announced for the 360 yet, if they where going to announce something like that I would assume doing it when you announce the PC version is most convenient."
Assumptions are dangerous.
Jake @ Aug 31st 2006 4:26PM
*Ubisoft observes the fanboy fights across the web, further hyping their already hyped game. A rep slowly smiles, tapping his fingers ala Mr. Burns. "Excellent, Smithers."*
Saneless @ Sep 1st 2006 9:24AM
it'll be on the 360. Unless, of course, Ubi's happy with only selling to 1 million US potentials opposed to Xbox's 15 million by next year.
Rich @ Aug 31st 2006 4:31PM
the day Final Fantasy is on the 360 will be the same day they remake FF7... it will never happen
tactics @ Aug 31st 2006 4:40PM
"the day Final Fantasy is on the 360 will be the same day they remake FF7... it will never happen"
-Rich
so what makes you say that, exactly? do you believe that square has some type of undying loyalty to sony that outweighs their desire to recoup their investment losses? think again.
squareenix is a company. a business. didn't it seem highly unlikely, say, 15 years ago, that you'd ever see a final fantasy game on a non-nintendo platform? well, i think we all know how that turned out.
see, nintendo's platform just wasn't desirable anymore. it wasn't able to provide enough revenue for square (at the time, now squareenix), so they started looking into other options. more profitable options. the playstation, at that time, was the most viable option.
wake up, sony fanboys. squareenix and konami don't "owe" you anything. they don't publish exclusives because they love sony.
it's the money.
-"superfan" tactics.
Andre @ Aug 31st 2006 5:07PM
Just wait for X06 - I am sure Ubisoft will announce it for 360
Nmaster @ Aug 31st 2006 5:10PM
WiiPC for the win!
Dave @ Aug 31st 2006 5:19PM
Superfan -
I'm not sure if you are aware of this, but all the big 3 console makers "pay" for thier exclusives (this could be in cash, or a cut of royalties or any number of other deals). They have been doing this for years. Recently, a lot of deals are cut for a temporary exclusive (what I expect assassins creed is). Most games will come out for all 3 systems, but I am willing to bet that some are too lucrative for the console makers to let go. Metal gear solid is one of those, I would expect Sony is paying a lot of money to keep that exclusive, because it is a system seller. Microsoft recently signed a deal to make the 360 the only next gen console to have a soccer game this year, I'm sure they paid a lot of money for it, but will make it back with the amount of systems they sell to people who need the latest soccer on the newest machine.
I'm not sure why I responded to this, as I realise you are nothing more than a troll, I guess I'm just bored at work.
JPRacer @ Aug 31st 2006 5:39PM
Peter Moore announced that the game were coming to the 360 at X05. Maybe the PS3 version will be release first, but this game will definitely hit the 360.
Ethan Thomas @ Aug 31st 2006 5:34PM
- tactics
You know, I've read every comment posted and I have to ask you one simple question: What did you think would happen when you dared speak negatively amongst a bunch of pro-Sony sheep? Surely you didn't think you'd get a warm reception. However, so you know, there are alot of people who see things the way you do. I, for one, agree with you. AC will come to 360. A game like this takes millions to make.
Here's the heartbreaker for blind Sony loyalists: Sony doesn't owe you jack. They don't care about you, they never have, they never will. And developers don't either. You think a company like Ubisoft would align themselves to a newly released console, lose millions..maybe billions, who knows..just so you can go around bragging with the other ten year old little Johnny's of the world that "I have AC..you don't! HAHA! 360 suxxorz!"? Absolutely not. Did you people learn nothing from when Capcom shot you the finger and ported Resident Evil right off the Playstation console all-together? Now, quick question: How many of you fanboys said THAT would never happen? Get a life people. Companies could give two cents about what you think. Money talks. When you grow up, you'll understand that.
Good posts "superfan" tactics. It's too bad they were made in a sea of apparently deaf Sony teenie-bopper fanboys. But good posts, none the less.
Oh, and B33...please stop posting. You sound like a babbling Sony exec trying to figure out what he's saying as he's saying it. No better than BMWMP3, Clint, or darryl. Next time, just post "360 sucks!!!1 PS3 FTW!!!111eleven!" so we can all just skip over your little tantrum posts and get to the ones made by the "adults" here. Thanks.
Lekko @ Aug 31st 2006 5:48PM
So, devs that spend tons of money on development of AA titles HAVE to port games over for a larger userbase? Simply to make more money? Sounds plausible. So... does that mean I get to play Dead Rising on my PS3 with Halo and Oblivion? Because those games cost a lot of money to make, surely they would port them over for more potential customers.
Also: even if they are just plain ports of games, the PS3 is a more capable system, so you're going to get more out of the PS3 version than the 360 version. Case in point: all of last gen and Fight night round 3.
If Assassin's creed does come out for the 360, it will look either the same, if not worse than the PS3 version. Other games will probably gain more features for the PS3. Even if it DOES come out for the 360, I'd still rather buy it on the PS3.
tactics @ Aug 31st 2006 5:41PM
Dave-
oh, i'm a troll? nice. you don't come here often, do you?
so you think sony is going to shell out cash to keep the exclusives? i just don't think they will come to an agreement there. if you'd have read my post, you'd have noticed that i said:
"the only way to make them exclusive is to either:
a) recoup the devs losses in cold hard cash, making sure to outbid microsoft on the "port it to 360, pls" bid, or
b) put enough PS3s in people's homes for it to make sense as an exclusive and make sure the dev's have a good enough chance to recoup their investments through sales."
you're vying for option a). now, it's going to come down to one thing: how stupid is microsoft? do you think that microsoft is aware of the "pull" that an mgs4 or ff13 exclusive has? they can *easily* outbid sony for the cross-platform agreement. sony simply can't afford to outbid microsoft on this.
it just all seems too familiar (i'll quote my other post again, since apparently you didn't read it):
"squareenix is a company. a business. didn't it seem highly unlikely, say, 15 years ago, that you'd ever see a final fantasy game on a non-nintendo platform? well, i think we all know how that turned out.
see, nintendo's platform just wasn't desirable anymore. it wasn't able to provide enough revenue for square (at the time, now squareenix), so they started looking into other options. more profitable options. the playstation, at that time, was the most viable option."
-"supertroll" tactics.
tactics @ Aug 31st 2006 5:45PM
thanks, ethan. i'm still trying to figure out what it takes to get a star around here... maybe someday i'll join the ranks of epobirs, Jeff, vidGuy, and 32_Footsteps.
...but probably not.
-"superfan" tactics.
Lekko @ Aug 31st 2006 5:51PM
Oops, forgot to doubble check it before I posted it.
AAA not AA, and when I said last generation as an example, I meant xbox > ps2 versions. I bought more multiplatform releases on xbox because they looked and preformed better on the xbox. This generation it appears as if it will flip, so I want to buy more multiplatform titles on the system that does it best.
stiill @ Aug 31st 2006 5:53PM
JPRacer is correct.
tactics @ Aug 31st 2006 6:01PM
well, lekko,
i can't say that i'm certain Dead Rising will see a port, but it's very possible. see, the problem is, we're talking about opposites here.
Assassin's Creed is *starting* on ps3. ps3 has 0 consoles installed in the world. by xmas, they should have 2 million installed. 360 has 6 million, by xmas it should be roughly 8 or 9, maybe 10 million. you're looking at it backwards.
dead rising has a potential install-base of 6 million right now. porting that to PS3 is costly, and *may not* be worth porting over for an expansion of only another 2 million potential users.
once ps3 has a larger install base, it will be much more likely.
i still think, in the case of dead rising though, that it will see a ps3 port.
-"superfan" tactics.
Ubersnuber @ Aug 31st 2006 6:07PM
tactics:
I do agree with your points, most of them..
MS wouldnt outbid Sony if the price would be higher than the assumed income from that particular game.
As you said, money talks.
henny @ Aug 31st 2006 6:14PM
"mgs4 & ff13 on 360"?
keep dreaming, big boy
the way 360 is bombing in japan and euro and how it can barely outsell the PS2 in USA.....i think its even gonna have a hard time hittin that "10 million" even next year, when PS3/Wii are both out.
Will @ Aug 31st 2006 6:15PM
"the day Final Fantasy is on the 360 will be the same day they remake FF7... it will never happen"
-Rich
Wow, thats an interesting idea you have there. You do of course realise that there IS ALREADY A FUCKING FF ON XBOX 360....
so wheres my remake of 7? I love that one.
henny @ Aug 31st 2006 6:17PM
just watch PS3 US fanbase match the 360 US fanbase by summer 07
tactics @ Aug 31st 2006 6:29PM
"just watch PS3 US fanbase match the 360 US fanbase by summer 07"
-henny
well, henny,
we'd all like to think that ps3 can sell that well, but the question is this: can sony manufacture enough consoles to meet up with xbox360s numbers? remember, sony has to provide these consoles worldwide, too...
maybe by next xmas, not by next summer.
and yes, there is already a final fantasy for xbox.
-"superfan" tactics.
Ghost Box @ Aug 31st 2006 6:44PM
DID ANY OF YOU PEOPLE EVEN READ THE ARTICLE OR THE SOURCE LINKS?
It say ABSOLUTELY NOTHING on no confirmation for the Xbox 360. Nothing at all.
Joystiq was blatantly obvious in the way they spun this news article however.
henny @ Aug 31st 2006 6:47PM
beyond the initial launch shortages, i dont see sony have too much problems with demand...they seemed to have improved alot from PS2 to PSP launches.
and speaking of FF exclusive-ness.....there were already Final Fantasy games back on gamecube (crystal chronicles) so technically it was NEVER even exclusive to sony playstation in the first place. did that really mean anything tho? like did the FF11 port on 360 really mean anything or sell anything?
Evan Arnodl @ Sep 1st 2006 2:31PM
One word: Overhyped!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It will eventually come to 360, exclusive titles are getting lesser and lesser these days.
jon @ Aug 31st 2006 7:05PM
xbox 360 is pretty nonexistant at the moment. when ps3 is released, it will have all the talk and advertising, about price (expensive makes it desirable), blu ray, it has tilt controller etc. I had dreamcast last time. I would feel just like i did back then when sonys new PS2 was looming.