In the scorching Olympic opening ceremony of 2024 in Paris, France last night, a charismatic Assassin’s Creed character donned a hood. The character, a faceless assassin, took on the role of the Olympic flame bearer, darting across the rooftops of iconic Parisian landmarks, embodying various cultural symbols of France. Among them were the young prince character, Mona Lisa painting, and even a Minion from the animated film Despicable Me series, produced by the French studio Mac Guff under the Illumination company. The video of the opening ceremony featuring the Assassin’s Creed assassin can be viewed at the end of news.
The game Assassin’s Creed: Unity, released in 2014, depicts events in Paris during the French Revolution from 1789-1794, where players assume the role of an assassin navigating the rooftops of Paris during that era.
Ubisoft, founded in 1986 by the Guillemot siblings, initially started as a CD-ROM sales business before transitioning to software and game development. Ubisoft Paris, established in 1992, was responsible for the Rayman franchise, while the Assassin’s Creed series was developed by Ubisoft Montreal in Canada, predominantly French-speaking.
Both Ubisoft and Assassin’s Creed Twitter accounts posted messages during the opening ceremony, showcasing their involvement and excitement for the event.
TLDR: Assassin’s Creed characters, part of Ubisoft’s iconic game series, made a cameo in the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony in Paris, embodying the rich history and culture of the city.
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