Assassin's Creed 3 trailer shows off AnvilNext engine

Swish technology doesn't make a game, but it can make it awfully pretty to look at. So come watch an Assassin's Creed III trailer focusing on Ubisoft's AnvilNext engine, which powers it.

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Swish technology doesn't make a game, but it can make it awfully pretty to look at. Luckily for us, everyone likes to show their tech off in the hope of inspiring gushing and swooning in polygonphiles. Which is a long-winded way of saying, here, come watch a trailer about Ubisoft's AnvilNext engine, which powers Assassin's Creed III.

For a trailer dedicated to showing off an engine, it's disappointingly tech-light, but it does offer facts and figures to make enthusiasts nod in approval and say "Big numbers, yes, that's good."

For instance, AnvilNext will let AC3 have 2,000 non-player characters gadding about in a single scene, while murderstar Connor has over 1,000 animations himself. Big numbers, yes, that's good. It also simulates wind and sea for the oceanborne sections, and has dynamic weather conditions for each of the four seasons on land.

Assassin's Creed III is coming to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on October 30. The PC edition, which will surely be the prettiest of all, is due some time before Christmas, and Ubisoft has yet to date the Wii U version. The Vita's getting its own dedicate spin-off, Assassin's Creed III: Liberation.

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    August 2, 2012 12:00 PM

    Alice O'Connor posted a new article, Assassin's Creed 3 trailer shows off AnvilNext engine.

    Swish technology doesn't make a game, but it can make it awfully pretty to look at. So come watch an Assassin's Creed III trailer focusing on Ubisoft's AnvilNext engine, which powers it.

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      August 2, 2012 12:31 PM

      I hope they make the naval battles brief, but fun....and I hope the larger outdoor locations don't drag the pacing down.

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      August 2, 2012 1:32 PM

      I wonder how big the game map is. This trailer makes it seem as though this is an open world in all directions, but likely giant battles and naval warfare will take place from a high vantage point, making it feel more like a mini-game (like defending zones in Brotherhood) than an immersive experience, like Skyrim.

      I guess we have to wait for a 3rd party review to find out.

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        August 2, 2012 2:42 PM

        absolutely stunning. I can not wait for this one. loved every AC.

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      August 2, 2012 4:33 PM

      I really would like to try the AC series except there seems to be so much filler, and I don't have the time to slog through all that.

      I remember the first game was widely criticized for being repetitive to the point of boredom, and the second game... fixed all that! Yay!

      Well, until they decided to drag it out over 3 full-price installments that allegedly all play the same and do little to actually advance the plot.

      Thanks a lot, Ubisoft.

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        August 2, 2012 6:26 PM

        Wrong.

        Between ACII, Brotherhood and Revelations you get quite a bit of story that keeps you wanting more after each installment.

        AC1 however yes, was a snorefest, but hey, it was a new IP and they had to iron out the details. I would recommend playing the next 3 for certain. I especially enjoy the real story line with Desmond.

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      August 3, 2012 12:48 PM

      even though i am a bit confused as to whether this is a tech demo for the anvilnext engine or a promo for AC3, I would like to say, fuck yes. Also, please release the PC version at the same time as the others.

      Thanks
      ./a fan

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