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  • Events | The Ones Who Came Before

    Assassin's Creed Community Events and Plans for the coming year. Events Each year, we do our best to attend as many events as possible. Here you can find our future plans, and see all the events we attended in the past. 2025 Assassin's Creed Shadows Photo Mode Early Access Opportunity (14th March 2025) TOWCB'S Turið Torkilsdóttir, FrameHoldPhotos and Aaron Young were invited to take part in an early access opportunity for Assassin's Creed Shadows, using the photo mode tool. Assassin's Creed Shadows UK Community Launch Event (7th March 2025) TOWCB'S Team Leader Colum Blackett was invited to attend the UK Community Launch event for Assassin's Creed Shadows in Guildford! Event Log Assassin's Creed Shadows Remote Play Session (20th January 2025) TOWCB'S Team Leader Colum Blackett was invited to attend a remote Assassin's Creed Shadows play session, and was able to capture gameplay footage and release initial impressions and feedback on the game! Read it here! 2024 EGX London (26th and 27th October 2024) We are thrilled to announce that Aaron Young (FalconSwift87) from TOWCB VP Team and Lisa Zaman from TOWCB Art Team represented The Ones Who Came Before at EGX London 2024! Look out for our coverage on social media! Assassin's Creed Cast Reunion Digital Event (22nd October 2024) On the 22nd October 2024, the Podcast141 show aired a special live episode featuring cast members from both Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Odyssey. The Ones Who Came Before were represented digitally by Team Leader Colum Blackett ( Col_96 ) and Laury_Runs ! Assassin's Creed Symphonic Adventure (London. May 29th) On the 29th and 30th May 2024, the Assassin's Creed Symphonic Adventure UK Premiere took place in London. The Ones Who Came Before were represented by Aaron Young (FalconSwift87: Isu_Network Virtual Photography Team), Lisa Zaman (Art Team) and Louise Chase (TheNerdyArcher: Isu_Network Writing Team) on the night of Wednesday 29th May! Here are our photos from the event! Wales Comic Con 2024 (April 7th 2024) Col and Michael from TOWCB Core team attended Wales Comic Con 2024 in Wrexham! Although no Assassin's Creed guests were present at the event, it was great to see a life-sized statue of Ratonhnhaké:ton (Connor) on display in the Main Hall! Check out our video log on Tiktok or Youtube ! 2023 Assassin's Creed Mirage Red Carpet Digital Event (September 28th 2023) Just before the launch of Assassin's Creed Mirage, we were invited to attend an online event exclusively for community members. The event was unlike any other we have ever attended, and featured a mini game where everyone controlled a 'chibi-style' Basim, then a one hour play session of Assassin's Creed Mirage. Event Log Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game Digital Early Access Event (September 2023) Back in September, we were lucky enough to be invited to attend a digital event for the upcoming 'Assassin's Creed - Roleplaying Game' by CMON Games and Ubisoft, which is due for release October 2024. Event Log Insomnia Gaming Festival #i71: Ubisoft Community Cosplay Competition (September 2023) Col, Aaron and Michael from TOWCB attended the 2023 Ubisoft Community Cosplay Competition at Insomnia Gaming Festival #i71 in Birmingham. Photo Log Highlights Video Ubisoft Community Celebration Awards (January 28th 2023) Col and Lisa from TOWCB Team were invited to attend the Ubisoft Community Celebration Awards in London! Check out our photos and thoughts on the event here! 2022 We are thrilled to announce that C ol_96 & Ashlea_97 from TOWCB admin team have been invited to join Ubisoft_UK alongside members of the Assassin's Creed Community for a special Ubisoft Forward watch event taking place at the Guilford office! UPDATE: Due to the sudden death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the UK event was sadly cancelled as the UK entered a period of mourning. Assassin's Creed Showcase: Ubisoft Forward Early Access (September 6th) We can now reveal that today, 6/9/22, we were given an early preview of the upcoming AC Showcase event, outlining the future of the franchise. We are VERY excited for what's to come, and feel confident in Ubisoft regarding the future of the brand. Ubisoft Forward airs 10/9/22. Wales Comic Con Homecoming (August 21st 2022) Col and Ash from the admin team attended Wales Comic: Homecoming. We joined our good friends at Assassin's Creed United Kingdom for a meet-up, and caught up with voice actor Matt Ryan! Here are our photos from the event! Dawn of Ragnarok Online Press Event (2/2/22) We can now reveal that on the 2nd February 2022 we attended an online Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok Press event! Here is our information round-up from the event. 2021 Community Call (10/3/21 at 7pm GMT) The first event of 2021 was a 'Community Call', which took place on our Discord server. We took questions on everything Assassin's Creed, and discussed community management with our fans. If you missed the event, we will be holding more in future. We look forward to speaking with you . Facebook event Discord Server 2020 HomeCon 2020: Assassin's Creed Panel (10/4/20 - 11/4/20) Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, we were unable to attend any physical events in 2020. We did however attend HomeCon, a virtual comic con event that featured an Assassin's Creed panel! Read our review of the event here 2019 Assassin's Creed Fan Meet-up/ Symphony Event (October 2019) Our admins Col and Ash attended the Assassin's Creed Symphony event in London. Before the event, they were invited on an open bus tour of London with UK Community Members, and a special meal with Michael Antonakos (Alexios), kindly arranged by Ubisoft. Event Diary E3 2019 - Ubisoft Conference Live Discussion Event (7/7/19) We held a live-discussion event with our fans, covering all of the Assassin's Creed news and announcements from E3 2019. Facebook Event 2018 Wales Comic Con - Part 2 (December 2018) Our admins Col and Ash joined AC UK, Paul Amos and Abubakar Salim at Wales Comic Con for a community meet-up! Photos Wales Comic Con - Part 1 (April 2018) Col_96, Dave Woodward and Ashlea_97 organised an Assassin's Creed Community Meet-up at Wales Comic Con 2018, featuring Matt Ryan! Photos 2017 EGX (September 2017) Our Admin Col_96 and Community Member Ash put together a Vlog from Day 1 and 2 at EGX 2017, featuring exclusive behind the scenes footage from the Ubisoft booth. Gamescom 2017 Our Admin Sofija attended Gamescom 2017 as a Ubisoft Star Player, and was featured on a video by Ubisoft titled "Meet the Ubisoft Star Players at Gamescom 2017" MCM Manchester 2017 Col and Ash attended Manchester Comic Con 2017. Here are our photos from the event. 2016 Assassin's Creed Movie: Fan Screening Event (Dec 2016) Col joined attended the Assassin's Creed Movie Fan Screening event in London with other UK community members. Event Diary Gamescom (August 2016) Col attended Gamescom 2016 in Germany as a Ubisoft Star Player. Event Diary Assassin's Creed Movie Press Event (May 2016) Ubisoft invited Col to attend an exclusive press event for the Assassin's Creed Movie in London, where the first 20 minutes were shown to journalists. Director Justin Kurzel was in attendance! Event Diary Vlog Edinburgh Comic Con (April 2016) Col attended Edinburgh Comic Con 2016, and met Cas Anvas, who provided the voice performance for Altair in Assassin's Creed Revelations. Photos MCM Liverpool Comic Con (March 2016) Col attended MCM Liverpool Comic Con 2016, and met Paul Amos and Victoria Atkin, who play Jacob and Evie Frye in Assassin's Creed Syndicate! Photos

  • News | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    30 Mar 2025 News Assassin's Creed Shadows: One Week Later March 2025 Read More 27 Mar 2025 Breakdown Assassin’s Creed Shadows Music Fan Theme - The Wind Between The Cherry Trees - Available Now! Read More Assassin’s Creed Shadows music fan theme - The Wind Between The Cherry Trees - available now! Read More 19 Mar 2025 Community Assassin's Creed Shadows Eve of Launch Statement Read More 18 Mar 2025 Review Assassin's Creed Shadows Spoiler-Free review & personal impressions. Read More 18 Mar 2025 Community Assassin’s Creed Shadows Photo Mode Review March 2025 Read More 18 Mar 2025 Review Assassin's Creed Shadows: TOWCB Spoiler-Free Review ''Japan is a land of danger. Navigating it will take some thought and skill, as enemies lurk in the shadows. It’s a truly immersive experience.'' Read More 17 Mar 2025 Interview Interview with Simon Lemay-Comtois: Assassin's Creed Shadows Associate Game Director Read More 17 Mar 2025 Interview Interview with Charles Benoit: Assassin's Creed Shadows Game Director Read More 8 Dec 2024 Community Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 17th to 28th February February 2025 Read More 14 Mar 2025 Event Assassin's Creed Shadows Photo Mode Early Access Opportunity Read More 8 Mar 2025 Event Event Log: Assassin's Creed Shadows UK Community Launch Event We are thrilled to announce that TOWCB Team Leader Colum Blackett attended the UK Assassin's Creed Shadows Community Launch Event, hosted by Ubisoft UK Read More

  • 13_All Other | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    Other Celebrating 17 Years of Assassin’s Creed: Reflecting on the Origins and Legacy of an Iconic Franchise 18 November 2024 Zephryss Other Read More Why We Needed Assassin's Creed Valhalla 25 June 2024 Hayden Bird Other Read More Assassin's Creed Mirage Art Sale Launched 10 April 2024 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Other Read More TOWCB Channel Trailer Released 29 March 2024 TOWCB Team Other Read More Assassin's Creed Mirage Art Dump: ItsACreed 17 March 2024 Al Boncompagni (It’s A Creed) Other Read More Assassin's Creed Art Reveal: Edward Kenway by Yasmin Page 17 March 2024 Yasmin Page Other Read More Searching for the Creed: Assassin's Creed Florence Landmarks 18 February 2024 Yasmin Page Other Read More Music Preview: East Again - An Original AC Mirage Inspired Instrumental by Gustav Poulsen 17 February 2024 Gustav Poulsen (Gargudon) Other Read More The Gaming Library: How Assassin’s Creed Influenced My Interest in History Books 12 February 2024 Michael Smith Other Read More Searching for the Creed: Assassin's Creed London Landmarks 29 December 2023 Gustav Poulsen (Gargudon) Other Read More Sounds of History - an original Assassin’s Creed inspired instrumental project by Gargudon Released 17 June 2023 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Other Read More Hidden Blades outside of Assassin's Creed 11 May 2023 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Other Read More Fan Fiction Pitch: Christmas Armistice by Finn Fletcher 11 April 2023 Finn Fletcher Other Read More Sounds Of History - an original Assassin’s Creed inspired instrumental project by Gargudon: Influences and Inspirations 8 April 2023 Gustav Poulsen (Gargudon) Other Read More Gallery: Assassin's Creed Mirage Trailer Concept Art 4 April 2023 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Other Read More Introducing Sounds Of History - an original Assassin’s Creed inspired instrumental project by Gargudon 25 February 2023 Gustav Poulsen (Gargudon) Other Read More Music Mash-up: The Amazing Spider-Man theme by James Horner & Ezio’s Family by Jesper Kyd 12 February 2022 ActualSpider-Man Other Read More A Message to our Community 26 June 2020 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Other Read More 6 ways to stay entertained in the Assassin's Creed Community during Isolation 14 April 2020 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Other Read More 5 ways you can support TOWCB 15 January 2020 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Other Read More

  • 08_Origins Guides | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    Assassin's Creed Origins Guides 🔧 Restoration In Progress- Check Back Soon! (Origins) 16 November 2010 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Guide Read More

  • Assassin's Creed Shadows: One Week Later | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    Assassin's Creed Shadows: One Week Later News Share 30 Mar 2025 Written By: Edited By: Hayden Bird Colum Blackett Back To Database Assassin’s Creed Shadows has now been released worldwide for a week, and gamers across the globe finally have had their chances to experience this long awaited and heavily anticipated journey into Feudal Japan, a location that has been long requested for years, and now the gaming world finally gets the opportunity to experience Japan in the style of what any new Assassin’s Creed game offers. After two significant delays, first from its original release date in November of 2024, then to February this year, and delayed once more about a month later to March 20th, fans were more than ready to get to play Shadows and divulge themselves into a lengthy gaming experience, with countless hours of content put together in one game. Yasuke and Naoe in the Assassin's Creed Shadows TV Launch Trailer Shadows does a great job of showing the past life of Feudal Japan in its own unique way, the format gamers have known and loved for the last years, as Shadows has faced competition from a PlayStation made game from 2020 called Ghost of Tsushima , which focuses on a very similar time period, but it was created quite differently in terms of gameplay and similar in ways that were part of real Japan hundreds of years ago. The Samurai, Shinobi, and all the things that were common back then like wielding longswords known as Katana’s, which was the famed weapon of any Samurai. Shadows brought these historical elements into the game but added their own special touch that makes it a great Assassin’s Creed game overall. Shadows will also continue to face some steep competition after launch as PlayStation has recently announced that in some ways, Shadows ’ sole competitor, Ghost of Tsushima , will be getting a sequel called Ghost of Yotei , another journey to past Japan, which is due to release later this year in 2025, so Shadows eventual post-launch content needs to be a worthy rival of soon to be smash hit Ghost of Yotei if they are to both coexist while performing strong in their own respective categories. The new dual protagonist feature Ubisoft has implemented into Assassin’s Creed Shadows has proven to be a successful and smart move by the developers, as the ability to switch between characters at anytime during the game was a fan-favorite approach that was only briefly featured in 2015’s Assassin’s Creed Syndicate and was short lived, appearing in just the one game, but it remained a beloved feature, so bringing this option back to play between two characters instead of choosing a male or female protagonist at the beginning of the game was a good strategy from the developers at Ubisoft Quebec that has clearly worked out thus far. It is creatively unique that the main characters, Naoe and Yasuke, both have immensely different strengths, as Naoe is a great option for stealth and speed, where as Yasuke is a brute force combat expert, but Ubisoft has made it possible that given how different each character is, the mission can still be completed regardless of who you choose to play as for the designated objective. It seems like a tough task to have both protagonists with different skill sets, can both do missions equally as well, regardless of the choice you pick, but Ubisoft aced their approach in creating this new and improved dual-protagonist system. Promotional image for Assassin's Creed Shadows via Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Shadows has also succeeded on the technical side of things. Through graphics comparisons, looking at each platform side by side, it is evident to see how each game was crafted for the different platforms, sometimes all with different levels of overall power. For example, on the base high end consoles, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, the game runs excellent and was perfectly optimized for both consoles that are likewise equal in internal power levels. You can notice a difference in the less powerful devices too, as for the Xbox Series S and lower end gaming PC’s, the game has had to make graphical sacrifices to perform well on these platforms that lack the pure horsepower that the higher end devices have. But Ubisoft has still managed to optimize and make Shadows run well even with lesser power platforms. Another difference is the very high end systems, such as the PS5 Pro, which is Sony’s high end PlayStation 5 console and also compares well to high end gaming PC’s, where there is a clear visible difference even standing beside the base new-gen gaming consoles, the PS5 Pro has easily visible graphical improvements to the base PS5, even considering the original PS5 is a very powerful console. Ubisoft took their time perfectly optimizing the game so that you get a great experience no matter where you play. The hype of Assassin’s Creed Shadows remains high, as the game is just entering its first full week after release. There is lots still to be explored in this game, both with upcoming post-launch content and future updates that the game may receive. It is evident the gaming community and all Assassin’s Creed fans can be glad with the so far very successful launch last week, and excitement further of what's to come. The new life of Assassin’s Creed Shadows has only just begun, and the fans clearly cannot wait to see how the next months into the games life cycle continues. Assassin's Creed Shadows is available now comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. About the Author Hayden is a passionate Freelance Writer based in South Carolina who joined TOWCB's Writing Team in 2020 during the Covid-19 Pandemic, writing articles on all things Assassin's Creed Valhalla. He left the group to focus on studies, joining our Alumni program, but triumphantly returned with fresh ideas in 2024 to pick up where he left off, only this time covering Assassin's Creed Shadows. Hayden Bird

  • 10_Rumor Hub | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    Rumor Hub Possible Ubisoft Employees spotted photographing Italian architecture 30 July 2018 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Rumor Hub Read More

  • 11_All In Memoriam | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    In Memoriam Remembering Mohamed Hamdy 22 March 2024 TOWCB Team In Memoriam Read More Remembering the Star Player Program 28 November 2023 Colum Blackett (Col_96) In Memoriam Read More Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag and Addiction: Remembering Dad 1 September 2022 Finn Fletcher In Memoriam Read More Mentor Memories: Remembering the Mentors Guild 19 July 2022 Colum Blackett (Col_96) In Memoriam Read More Remembering Russell Lees (1957 – 2022) 18 January 2022 Colum Blackett (Col_96) In Memoriam Read More Remembering Michael K. Williams (1966 - 2021) 9 September 2021 Colum Blackett (Col_96) In Memoriam Read More

  • VP Hub 2024 | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography Hub (2024) Welcome to the Virtual Photography Hub! Here you can find all of our Assassin's Creed weekly VP community showcase articles, written by Aaron Young from our AC Partnership Program! January 2024 Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 15th to 26th January Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 1st to 12th January Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 20th to 31st January February 2024 Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 5th to 15th February 2024 Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 19th to 29th February March 2024 Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 4th to 15th March Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 18th to 29th March 2024 April 2024 Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 1st to 12th April Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 15th to 26th April 2024 May 2024 Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 6th to 17th May Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 20th to 31st May June 2024 Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 3rd to 14th June Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 17th to 28th June July 2024 Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 1K Celebration September 2024 Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 16th to 27th September November 2024 Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 18th to 29th November December 2024 Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 2nd to 13th December ***RESETTING*** LOADING FIRMWARE... ANIMUS 2.02. SOURCE/AC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM File: VIRTUAL PHOTOGRAPHY POPULATING

  • 04_All Interviews | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    Interviews Interview with Simon Lemay-Comtois: Assassin's Creed Shadows Associate Game Director 17 March 2025 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Interview with Charles Benoit: Assassin's Creed Shadows Game Director 17 March 2025 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Exclusive Interview with Roger Craig Smith Released 2 March 2025 Gustav Poulsen (Gargudon) Interview Read More AC Community Questions: The Ælchemist 5 February 2025 TheÆlchemist Interview Read More Community Questions & Answers: Zephryss 16 October 2024 Zephryss Interview Read More AC Community Questions: Laury_Runs 27 September 2024 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Interview with Jesper Kyd 22 August 2024 Gustav Poulsen (Gargudon) Interview Read More AC Community Questions: Andy (SisterlyThrower) 11 July 2024 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More AC Community Questions: Hayden Bird (TombAssassin) 10 July 2024 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More AC Community Questions: Louise (TheNerdyArcher) 8 July 2024 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Interview with an Assassin - A Character Discussion with the Cast of The Resurrection Plot 11 June 2023 Michael Smith Interview Read More TOWCB Interview with AC: The Golden City Author Jaleigh Johnson 30 April 2023 Michael Smith Interview Read More Interview with Carlo Rota (Basim/Loki in Assassin's Creed Valhalla) 30 April 2021 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Interview with Magnus Bruun (Eivor in Assassin's Creed Valhalla) 21 December 2020 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Benoît Richer Interview: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Co-Dev Game Director 14 October 2020 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Q&A with Eric Baptizat: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Game Director 6 September 2020 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Carlos Ferro Interview: Da Vinci's Destiny 31 March 2020 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Roger Craig Smith Interview: The Life of an Assassin 1 March 2020 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Anthony Del Col Interview - Assassin's Creed Transmedia: Past and Present 15 February 2020 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Jesper Kyd Interview 31 October 2019 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Q&A with Chris Wildgoose 14 August 2019 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Q&A with with Thibaud de la Touanne (Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice) 10 August 2019 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Q&A with Chantel Riley (Layla Hassan) 14 February 2018 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Q&A with Nadia Verrucci 10 June 2017 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Q&A with Abubakar Salim 9 January 2017 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More Q&A with Aymar Azaïzia 7 May 2016 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Interview Read More

  • VP Hub 2022 | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography Hub (2022) ***RESETTING*** LOADING FIRMWARE... ANIMUS 2.02. SOURCE/AC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM File: VIRTUAL PHOTOGRAPHY POPULATING Welcome to the Virtual Photography Hub! Here you can find all of our Assassin's Creed weekly VP community showcase articles, written by Aaron Young from our AC Partnership Program! February 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: Jan 31st - Feb 4th 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: Feb 7th - Feb 11th 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: Feb 12th - Feb 18th 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: Feb 19th - Feb 25th 2022 March 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: Feb 26th - 5th March 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: March 5th - 11th 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: March 12th - 18th 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 19th -25th March 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 26th March -1st April 2022 April 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 2nd April - 8th 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 9th April - 15th 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 16th April - 22nd 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 23rd April - 29th 2022 May 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 30th April - 6th May 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 7th - 13th May 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 14th - 20th May 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 28th May - 3rd June 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 21st - 27th May 2022 June 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 4th - 10th June 2022: Origins Edition This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 11th - 17th June 2022: Origins Scenery Edition This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 18th - 24th June 2022: Origins Edition This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 25th June - 1st July 2022: Origins Edition July 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 2nd - 8th July 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 9th - 15th July 2022: Portraits This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 16th - 22nd July 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 23rd - 29th July 2022. Black & White Special August 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 30th July - 5th August 2022 - 6 Month Anniversary Special This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 6th - 12th August 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 13th - 19th August 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 20th - 26th August 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 27th August - 2nd September 2022 September 2022 This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 3rd - 9th September 2022: Women of Assassin's Creed This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 10th - 16th September 2022

  • VP Hub 2025 | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography Hub (2025) Welcome to the Virtual Photography Hub! Here you can find all of our Assassin's Creed weekly VP community showcase articles, written by Aaron Young from our AC Partnership Program! January 2025 Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 6th to 17th January February 2025 Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 17th to 28th February March 2025 Assassin’s Creed Shadows Photo Mode Review Assassin's Creed Shadows: One Week Later April 2025 May 2025 June 2025 July 2025 August 2025 September 2025 October 2025 November 2025 December 2025 ***RESETTING*** LOADING FIRMWARE... ANIMUS 2.02. SOURCE/AC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM File: VIRTUAL PHOTOGRAPHY POPULATING

  • 03_Reviews Breakdowns Analysis | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    Reviews, Breakdowns, & Analysis Reviews Assassin's Creed Shadows: TOWCB Spoiler-Free Review 18 March 2025 TOWCB Team Review Read More Assassin's Creed Shadows Spoiler-Free review & personal impressions. 18 March 2025 UbiCypher (Joe) Review Read More Product Review: MADRINAS x Assassin’s Creed Shadows Boba Teas 6 November 2024 Frame Hold Photography Review Read More Product Review: GravaStar’s Mars Pro Limited Edition - Assassin's Creed Apple of Eden Speaker 8 August 2024 Frame Hold Photography Review Read More Journey to the East: A Review of Assassin’s Creed: The Silk Road 14 November 2023 Michael Smith Review Read More From the Desk of Hytham the Acolyte - A Review of AC Valhalla: Journey to the North 26 July 2023 Michael Smith Review Read More No Isu, No Magus: A Review of Assassin’s Creed: The Resurrection Plot (Light Spoilers) 15 April 2023 Michael Smith Review Read More Summon the Brotherhood: A Review of the Summoners War X Assassin’s Creed Crossover Event 10 April 2023 Michael Smith Review Read More Answers Lost in Time: A Review of Assassin’s Creed Escape Room Puzzle Book 17 February 2023 Michael Smith Review Read More Guiding Shadows: A Review of Assassin’s Creed The Golden City (LIGHT SPOILERS) 16 January 2023 Michael Smith Review Read More The Hidden Blade in the Stone: A Review of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Sword of the White Horse 24 June 2022 Michael Smith Review Read More “Odin-sama is with us!”: A Product Review for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Eivor Nendoroid Figure 7 June 2022 Michael Smith Review Read More Cards, Blades and Detection Rolls: A Review of Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood of Venice 6 May 2022 Michael Smith Review Read More Education Through Story: An Overview of Discovery Tour: Viking Age 18 December 2021 Michael Smith Review Read More Assassin's Creed Odyssey Review 5 February 2019 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Review Read More 🔧 Restoration In Progress- Check Back Soon! 20 November 2010 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Review Read More Breakdowns Assassin’s Creed Shadows Music Fan Theme - The Wind Between The Cherry Trees - Available Now! 27 March 2025 Gustav Poulsen (Gargudon) Breakdown Read More 15 Years of Assassin's Creed II: A Developer Retrospective & In-Depth Analysis 22 December 2024 Zephryss Breakdown Read More Assassin's Creed Shadows Teaser Analysis 21 December 2024 UbiCypher (Joe) Breakdown Read More Assassin's Creed Shadows: Reddit AMA session highlights 14 December 2024 UbiCypher (Joe) Breakdown Read More Assassin's Creed Shadows Stealth Article Breakdown 21 November 2024 UbiCypher (Joe) Breakdown Read More Searching For The Creed - Rome 12 September 2024 Gustav Poulsen (Gargudon) Breakdown Read More Why Pirate Assassin's Creed Worked 28 July 2024 Hayden Bird Breakdown Read More Ubisoft Forward 2024 Breakdown: Assassin's Creed Shadows Gameplay Reveal 10 June 2024 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Breakdown Read More Deciphering the Secrets of the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Community Challenge and Mystery Box 1 January 2023 TOWCB Team Breakdown Read More Assassin's Creed Shadows World Premiere Cinematic Trailer Breakdown 17 May 2024 UbiCypher (Joe) Breakdown Read More Deciphering the Secrets of the Assassin’s Creed: Shadows Marketing Campaign 14 May 2024 ActualSpider-Man Breakdown Read More Assassin's Creed: Heresy Breakdown 1 March 2017 Colum Blackett (Col_96) Breakdown Read More Children of Danu: A History 14 April 2021 Lauren Harris Breakdown Read More John Wick Temporized 3 August 2023 ActualSpider-Man Breakdown Read More The Future of Assassin’s Creed at UbiForward 2023 Part 4 - 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  • This Week in Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 20th to 26th February | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    This Week in Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 20th to 26th February Community Share 28 Feb 2023 Written By: Edited By: Aaron Young Ashlea Blackett Back To Database Welcome to the weekly virtual photography roundup hosted by Aaron Young from The AC Partnership Program. Every week I will be picking our top 5 favourite Assassin’s Creed shots and showcasing them on The Ones Who Came Before website, in order to promote virtual photography and talented content creators within the community. Aaron is a keen virtual photographer and loves to post his journeys through Assassin’s Creed on Twitter. Keep an eye on the site as more weekly shots are added, we are looking for captures across all Assassin’s Creed games. Tag your photos to the #TOWCBWeeklyCapture for a chance to be featured. This week’s theme: Assassin’s Creed In Plain Sight Game: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla VP Artist: @ Jakeste66386991 We start this week's showcase with an absolute cracker from Jakester. This shot is all about depth of field and how it highlights the Ezio outfit perfectly. I am definitely getting Brotherhood vibes from this photo. I am always impressed when people can capture the spirit of the old games within the newer ones. Thank you Ubisoft for adding the legacy outfits. The Ones Who Came Before Photo of the Week: Judge - Michael Doyle This capture has immortalised what it means to be an assassin, hidden in plain sight, yet with an elegance that stands out beyond the crowd around them. I also get a great sense of nostagla towards the original AC in this shot. Bayek appears ancient and wise, which is unique as this was taken early in Bayek’s life before the brotherhood truly began. The Master Game: Assassin’s Creed Origins VP Artist: @ reephto This shot was titled "The Master'' and I can't argue with that, In fact, I would say this capture is masterful in itself. For me this photo epitomises the Assassin's and what they stand for. I love that Bayek is in the Hidden Ones outfit, and that stunning shadow across his face/hood symbolises the Creed impeccably. Bayek's beard looks so detailed too, is this really a 2017 game? Ready for Battle Game: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla VP Artist: @ Nxthxn_Turner18 Next up we have Varin's axe in full view. This axe should be more famous than in is, the details are so impressive. The positioning of this shot is what drew me to it. I like how the depth of field highlights the axe and the hidden blade. You can see Eivor is ready for a fight, and that light forking down in front of her is really something. Saxon Slayer Game: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla VP Artist: @ PodToGo I may have some bias to this shot. When you like the hairstyle, armour, and the portrait style, all you can do is feature it. I am in awe of how good this capture looks; I feel like the metal on the outfit just glints in this style. I am definitely going to try this myself now, especially as the Huldufolk set is my favourite. A perfect photo for a Thorsday entry. Fallen Hero Game: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Platform: PS4 VP Artist: @ _TFoU_ The final shot of the week blends Viking and Isu to give off a real science fiction vibe. I don't usually use these outfits and weapons, but I have to admit it does look cool. The film grain style adds a real sense of grandeur. I love the combo of Fallen Hero, Excalibur, and the band around the eyes. Checkout the link for an awesome close up of Eivor. Link: https://twitter.com/_tfou_/status/1629937557076316160?s=46&t=ouVXsSaqJFul6_HVXb9RLg And that sums it up for this week’s Assassin’s Creed virtual photography recap list! Thank you for checking out this week’s photo collection. This would not be possible without the virtual photographers out there so a huge thanks to them. Until next week keep those shots coming in! comments debug Comments (1) Write a comment Write a comment Sort by: Newest Guest Mar 01, 2023 Awesome captures everyone!!! 🤗 Like Reply About the Author Aaron is a passionate Assassin's Creed fan who joined our AC Partnership Program as an Online Article Writer back in 2021 after the release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla. After building momentum and interest on TOWCB website for Virtual Photography, Aaron established TOWCB Virtual Photography Team, of which he is now Team Leader. Throughout 2024, TOWCB VP Team will be sharing community captures in dedicated articles, and providing a positive environment on Twitter for gamers to share their shots. Aaron Young

  • Assassin's Creed Mirage Concepts by FrameHoldPhotography | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    Assassin's Creed Mirage Concepts by FrameHoldPhotography Art Share 9 Sept 2022 Written By: Edited By: Colum Blackett (Col_96) Ashlea Blackett Back To Database Our very own FrameHoldPhotography from the AC Partnership Program's Video Content Creation Team has created x3 concept images for the next title in the series, Assassin's Creed Mirage! The game, which will seemingly transport players back to the Middle East before the events of Valhalla, is hoped to be a turning point for the series, reinventing pillars of the franchise in need of a reboot such as stealth and parkour. The concepts below created by FrameHoldPhotography imagine a game featuring beloved member of the Hidden Ones, Basim Ibn Ishaq in his younger years. The images merge together photomode captures from Valhalla and Origins, and are edited using Photoshop to create some ideas of what AC Mirage might look like! We can't wait to learn more about Assassin's Creed Mirage at Ubisoft Forward! comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Podziel się swoimi przemyśleniami Napisz komentarz jako pierwszy. About the Author Col is one of the UK's leading Assassin's Creed Community members, and is best known for establishing both 'The Ones Who Came Before' fan community and 'Isu_Network' content creation program. As Team Leader for The Ones Who Came Before, Col was officially recognised by Ubisoft, becoming one the UK Assassin's Creed community ambassadors in 2016. He has attended many events after spending a decade in the AC Community, and has worked on countless projects, all of which you can find here on TOWCB website. He is also a former Ubisoft Star Player and member of The Mentors Guild, two recognisable community programs which opened doors and took his status within the AC Community to the next level. Colum Blackett (Col_96)

  • Assassin's Creed Mirage Photo Experience at Comic Con Cape Town 2023 | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    Assassin's Creed Mirage Photo Experience at Comic Con Cape Town 2023 Events Share 19 May 2023 Written By: Edited By: Colum Blackett (Col_96) Back To Database Here is our round-up of all the pictures taken at Comic Con Cape Town, which held the first promotional experience for Assassin's Creed Mirage at the Ubisoft booth! Gamers could find a backdrop featuring Baghdad at the Ubisoft Booth, with a photo competition which could lead to them winning a copy of the game. It's always great to see fans around the world celebrating the series, expecially in places often neglected by marketing campaigns, which tend to focus on US / UK events. Great work by Ubisoft South Africa for putting this experience together. Keep an eye on this article as we'll be updating it regularly with photos from the event. (Updated 22/5/23: 10 more photos added) Photo by Sandrokk Photo by wardog_jevon_ Photo by Forturand Photo by Thisisfuj Photo by Luna_Blossem Photo by The_BradleyGrantErasmus Photo by Skeptic_Weeb Photo by Lizlpienaar Photo by Kingmeyers Photo by Kiran Riggins Maharaj Photo by OliviaBallet564 Photo by Thomas Coetzee Photo by Thomas Moore Photo by the.thunder.foxx Photo by The_Band_Suzy Photo by Carlo Coetzee Photo by xEllaVanilla Photo by Dane Ryklief Photo by Sebastian Pombo comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. About the Author Col is one of the UK's leading Assassin's Creed Community members, and is best known for establishing both 'The Ones Who Came Before' fan community and 'Isu_Network' content creation program. As Team Leader for The Ones Who Came Before, Col was officially recognised by Ubisoft, becoming one the UK Assassin's Creed community ambassadors in 2016. He has attended many events after spending a decade in the AC Community, and has worked on countless projects, all of which you can find here on TOWCB website. He is also a former Ubisoft Star Player and member of The Mentors Guild, two recognisable community programs which opened doors and took his status within the AC Community to the next level. Colum Blackett (Col_96)

  • Assassin's Creed Community Meet-up at Wales Comic Con 2018 - Part 2 | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    Assassin's Creed Community Meet-up at Wales Comic Con 2018 - Part 2 Event Share 1 Dec 2018 Written By: Edited By: Colum Blackett (Col_96) Ashlea Blackett Back To Database Our admins Col and Ash joined AC UK at Wales Comic Con for a community meet-up! comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. About the Author Col is one of the UK's leading Assassin's Creed Community members, and is best known for establishing both 'The Ones Who Came Before' fan community and 'Isu_Network' content creation program. As Team Leader for The Ones Who Came Before, Col was officially recognised by Ubisoft, becoming one the UK Assassin's Creed community ambassadors in 2016. He has attended many events after spending a decade in the AC Community, and has worked on countless projects, all of which you can find here on TOWCB website. He is also a former Ubisoft Star Player and member of The Mentors Guild, two recognisable community programs which opened doors and took his status within the AC Community to the next level. Colum Blackett (Col_96)

  • This Week in Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 23rd to 29th January 2023 | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    This Week in Assassin’s Creed Virtual Photography: 23rd to 29th January 2023 Community Share 31 Jan 2023 Written By: Edited By: Aaron Young Ashlea Blackett Back To Database Welcome to the weekly virtual photography roundup hosted by Aaron Young from The AC Partnership Program. Every week I will be picking our top 5 favourite Assassin’s Creed shots and showcasing them on The Ones Who Came Before website, in order to promote virtual photography and talented content creators within the community. Aaron is a keen virtual photographer and loves to post his journeys through Assassin’s Creed on Twitter. Keep an eye on the site as more weekly shots are added, we are looking for captures across all Assassin’s Creed games. Tag your photos to the # TOWCBWeeklyCapture for a chance to be featured. This week’s theme: Assassin’s Creed + Ezio Legacy 1) Make the Square Game: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla VP Artist: @ Jonnybubs First up this week we have an excellent shot of Eivor in a duel with what looks to be another Viking. I love the positioning of this capture, and how it portrays the fight. Highlighting Varin’s axe with all those amazing details is a genius move. It is also a nice touch adding the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla logo, as it make s the shot feel like a movie poster. 2) Parkour Game: Assassin’s Creed Origins VP Artist: @ ophotongame Photo number two is simplicity at its best. For me this shot exudes class. The silhouette of Bayek, Senu and the statues are all perfectly captured . It takes fantastic timing to catch Bayek mid jump, as it's not always easy to enter the photo mode at the right time. Origin’s parkour wasn’t too bad, but I can’t wait to see what this artist can do with Mirage. The Ones Who Came Before Photo of the Week Judge: Peter Strat - TOWCB Video Content Creation Team This shot is just wonderful! Such a different type of screenshot too with the white background contrasting the focal points of the image. Excellent timing with the shot of Bayek flying gracefully through the air and Senu ever present. And if you've ever tried to take a perfect shot with one of the birds as a part of it, you'll know how much of a pain this is! :D Truly exemplifies simplicity! 3) England Game: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Platform: Xbox VP Artist: @ Chris25551 No matter what you say about Assassin’s Creed Valhalla the scenery and the world building is top draw. If there is one VP artist who captures it brilliantly it's CBVP. This capture is from a set that are all equal in beauty. I picked this particular shot because the mist combined with the rays of light make for one stunning photo. I really like the water details here. It looks ridiculously realistic. Link to set 4) Out for a Stroll Game: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla VP Artist: @ FrameHoldPhotos FrameHold deserves this shoutout. One for helping me put together the Ezio Legacy weekend, but also for her thoughtfully put together Ezio shots. I can instantly see the love and care that has been put into this capture. It is very Ezio , the background could easily be Italy. I must say that I am very impressed with the little details too, notably the lack of beard and that lovely shadow across Eivor’s body. 5) The Goat Game: Assassin’s Creed II VP Artist: @ Prophets_Codex We end this week with a classic Ezio shot from one of our new Community members. It is difficult to produce excellent shots in the older games where cameras cannot be manipulated as freely. What’s striking about this shot is Ezio’s outfit. The white pops so much, drawing your eye to every unique detail of this legendary outfit. And that sums it up for this week’s Assassin’s Creed virtual photography recap list! Thank you for checking out this week’s photo collection. This would not be possible without the virtual photographers out there so a huge thanks to them. Until next week keep those shots coming in! comments debug Comments (1) Write a comment Write a comment Sort by: Newest Guest Jan 31, 2023 Thanks for the words Aaron! I'm the creator to second shot :) Like Reply About the Author Aaron is a passionate Assassin's Creed fan who joined our AC Partnership Program as an Online Article Writer back in 2021 after the release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla. After building momentum and interest on TOWCB website for Virtual Photography, Aaron established TOWCB Virtual Photography Team, of which he is now Team Leader. Throughout 2024, TOWCB VP Team will be sharing community captures in dedicated articles, and providing a positive environment on Twitter for gamers to share their shots. Aaron Young

  • This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 20th - 26th August 2022 | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    This Week in Assassin's Creed Virtual Photography: 20th - 26th August 2022 Community Share 27 Aug 2022 Written By: Edited By: Aaron Young Ashlea Blackett Back To Database Welcome to the weekly virtual photography roundup hosted by Aaron Young from The AC Partnership Program. Every week I will be picking our top 5 favourite Assassin’s Creed shots and showcasing them on The Ones Who Came Before website, in order to promote virtual photography and talented content creators within the community. Aaron is a keen virtual photographer and loves to post his journeys through Assassin’s Creed on Twitter. Keep an eye on the site as more weekly shots are added, we are looking for capture across all Assassin’s Creed games. Tag your photos to the #TOWCBWeeklyCapture for a chance to be featured. 1) Kassandra & Ikaros Game: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey This week’s first capture comes from @ thewolfkissedVP a member of our Assassin’s Creed VP Twitter Community. First up we have a delightful shot of Kassandra and Ikaros having an intimate moment. The timing to achieve such a capture is impeccable. This has to be up there with one of my favourite photos from Assassin's Creed Odyssey. I have to mention the use of colour, it really is done to perfection. The photo looks almost painting like in how it is presented. I think Kevin has really captured the bond between Kassandra and Ikaros, beautiful work. 2) Scenic Game: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Photo number two comes from @ Huldera1 a member of our Assassin’s Creed VP Twitter Community. Next up we have a wonderful shot of the sun reflecting off the water in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. At first glance this photo could be mistaken for real life. The details and ambiance are so magnificently captured. I really like the person out on the boat, and the snow topped mountains in the distance. It is worth checking out the full set using the link below. These are some of the best atmospheric shots I have seen. Link to set 3) Brotherhood Game: Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood This week’s third shot comes from @ FrameHoldPhotos a member of our Assassin’s Creed VP Twitter Community. It is Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood week for the AC15 celebration, and it felt wrong not to include a shot from that game. Lucky for me we have someone who is great at capturing moments in the older games. What I love about this shot is how it represents playing the game. We are in the perspective of the player and that is something not often seen in the newer games. The deep colours in this shot are splendid and the red of Ezio’s outfit really stands out. A classical capture from a legendary game. 4) Altair Game: Assassin’s Creed VP number four comes from @ Subject_72 a member of our Assassin’s Creed VP Twitter Community. Photo number four continues the themes of the previous shot. Traditional in style, we see the Assassin who started it all. This is a beautifully constructed shot that amplifies a game that is 15 years old. You can see why a remake is so sort after. The colours here are fantastic and I love how Altar stands out amongst the crowd. It is great to see lots of captures from the older games, I hope it continues after the celebrations come to an end. 5) Ice Cold Game: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla The final capture of the week comes from @ Spiggy_Smalls over on Twitter. The final shot appeared on my feed this week and I could not help but admire it. There is so much to like about this photo. Obviously the positioning of this shot is the standout with the camera looking through the trees. However that is not the only thing I love about this capture. I really like that Eivor’s sat on the horse atop a rock, looking out over the lands. The church in the distance, masked by the fog is a fantastic addition. What a stunning photo, worthy of being on a canvas. And that sums it up for this week’s Assassin’s Creed virtual photography recap list! Thank you for checking out this week’s photo collection. This would not be possible without the virtual photographers out there so a huge thanks to them. Until next week keep those shots coming in! comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. About the Author Aaron is a passionate Assassin's Creed fan who joined our AC Partnership Program as an Online Article Writer back in 2021 after the release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla. After building momentum and interest on TOWCB website for Virtual Photography, Aaron established TOWCB Virtual Photography Team, of which he is now Team Leader. Throughout 2024, TOWCB VP Team will be sharing community captures in dedicated articles, and providing a positive environment on Twitter for gamers to share their shots. Aaron Young

  • Assassin's Creed: Dawn of Ragnarok Promo Event: Life-Sized Ice Sculptures | TheOnesWhoCameBefore

    Assassin's Creed: Dawn of Ragnarok Promo Event: Life-Sized Ice Sculptures Events Share 18 Jun 2022 Written By: Edited By: Colum Blackett (Col_96) Ashlea Blackett Back To Database During the promotional campaign for Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok in March 2022, Ubisoft hosted a unique one-day pop-up event outside of the Hoog Catharijne shopping mall in Utrecht, Netherlands. The mall, which is also connected to Utrecht Station Central, hosted two life-sized ice sculptures of Odin and Surtr, and acted as an excellent photo opportunity for both shoppers and travellers alike. Ubisoft also invited a number of social media influencers to promote the event, such as Instagram star Rudi Wijnen and Streamer Joost Bouhof. This event no doubt took a lot of effort to maintain due to the cold temperatures needed to prevent the ice from melting, making it easily one of the most unusual and memorable Assassin's Creed promotional stunts in recent memory, largely due to the difficulties caused by the pandemic. We here at TOWCB noticed that this event slid under the radar for many fans, so we wanted to recognise and highlight the creative efforts of those involved. We hope to see more Assassin's Creed ice sculptures at future events! Here are some images from the event from a variety of sources. Image by Rick Broers https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca6-GCcAYxv/ Photo by officialyarasky https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca7BZsigTjF/ Images by uberquin Photo by officialyarasky https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca7BZsigTjF/ Image via Ubisoft Belgium https://twitter.com/ubisoftbe/status/1501931592570204165 Image via Rudi Wijnen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roediementair/ Image via Joost Bouhof https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca60eRxNTw7/ Image via Joost Bouhof https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca60eRxNTw7/ Photo by kayip_c_gaming Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca7B4EMopIH/ Promo event by kayip_c_gaming Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca7B4EMopIH/ Photo by uberquin Sutr the Frost Giant by uberquin https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca6-oMAo4pc/ Photo by uberquin https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca6-oMAo4pc/ Image by gamemeneer Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca61L6pMwR6/ Image by gamemeneer Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca61L6pMwR6/ Image by meesdix Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca69dWGKh4f/ Ice Ice Image by itzseda https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbss6h1In9h/ Ice tease Image via PopUpBrandStores https://www.instagram.com/popupbrandstores/ Here is a promotional video produced by Ubisoft showcasing the event. Source comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. About the Author Col is one of the UK's leading Assassin's Creed Community members, and is best known for establishing both 'The Ones Who Came Before' fan community and 'Isu_Network' content creation program. As Team Leader for The Ones Who Came Before, Col was officially recognised by Ubisoft, becoming one the UK Assassin's Creed community ambassadors in 2016. He has attended many events after spending a decade in the AC Community, and has worked on countless projects, all of which you can find here on TOWCB website. He is also a former Ubisoft Star Player and member of The Mentors Guild, two recognisable community programs which opened doors and took his status within the AC Community to the next level. Colum Blackett (Col_96)

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