Ubisoft teases VR version of hit game 'Assassin's Creed'

Ubisoft announced that a VR version of its blockbuster “Assassin’s Creed” franchise will be available by year’s end.

French videogame powerhouse Ubisoft on Monday announced that a virtual reality version of its blockbuster "Assassin's Creed" franchise will be available by year's end.

Players in "Assassin's Creed Nexus VR" will take on the roles of earlier protagonists from the franchise, complete with the trademark hidden wrist blades, dramatic parkour escapes, and the iconic "leap of faith" from atop buildings.

"Being able to feel what it is like to become a master assassin is going to be a huge draw for players," the game's senior creative director David Votypka told AFP at a Ubisoft Forward showcase of upcoming games in Los Angeles.

"It's a really strong fit for VR."

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Gameplay in "Assassin's Creed" involves a lot of climbing, jumping between buildings swinging from poles, running, combat and more.

"Games that work best in VR are obviously the ones that feature a lot of physicality; so it allows us to make something different and better in some ways than the non VR version," Votypka said.