The Ubisoft social media account responsible for Assassin’s Creed has disclosed an incredible and very collectible statue of the game’s main character, Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad. This statue, which stands half a meter tall, is part of the Assassin’s Creed Prestige Line and is available for pre-order worldwide. However, the situation also very quickly resulted in gamers’ reactions where players were complaining about the very high price and sharing their discontent regarding the silence on new game announcements or remakes.
So, it was the official Assassin’s Creed Twitter account that made the announcement, right? The entire “Nothing is true, everything is permitted” saying together with a link to pre-order this large, more likely than not, very detailed Altaïr statue was utilized. One would assume that it is still the collectible for hardcore fans. However, when you check the price tag, the reactions just… explode.
The monument is listed at an incredible $3,000. Three. Thousand. Dollars. Just give yourself a second to process that. The amount is enough to buy, for instance, next-gen console, plenty of games, and even pizza for a year. Or, you can always pick just one super expensive plastic (and plus metal and leather as they say) man to take space on your shelf. The replies were instant chaos. One gamer, @MeliodasSymph, stated it outright: “$3,000??? Are you fucking crazy?” And to be honest, that was the feeling everywhere.
But, the price was not the only matter. It was the timing, the mood, and everything else. Players are so starved for something – something that is not only playable but fun to play. The comments section became a direct demand list for Ubisoft. The remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag was the most frequently mentioned request. They just wouldn’t stop it. “doing everything but announcing black flag remake smh” wrote @lxverys. “Give us Black Flag already!” cried @Adam_Kowal86. The supporters are many.
It is not only Black Flag, though. Gamers cry out for the remakes of the first and second installments of the Assassin’s Creed saga, too. @ujwalmishra103 said, “AC 1 should be given a full-scale remake instead of Black Flag to be honest.” Another user, @graborovgames, who replied and was translated from another language, said: “Come on, remake AC1 and AC2. Not RPG🗿” That little emoji perfectly summarizes the situation, doesn’t it? The divide between old-school gamers and new RPG fans is still very much alive.
There is a strong sense of being fed up, like Ubisoft is simply ignoring the issue. @wambamshamallam concluded, “We dont want statues we want good games again!!!😭😭” Ouch. That one really resonates. Others viewed it as a money grab, especially in light of the recent launch of the smaller-scale game Assassin’s Creed Shadows. @monkeykid61 tweeted, “I see, Gotta make that shadows money back by milking original fans and property.” And @killimage just stated, “collecting whatever money you can at the end.” The mood is one of mistrust.
Wait a minute, what was I saying? Oh, yes, the statue. The producer of that figure, PureArts, did step into the discussion to substantiate the price. They answered one user who wished they had money saying, “Make sure you check out our interest-free payment plans!” and to another who criticized, they elaborated on the artistry: “It’s hand-made by our amazing artists with real metal, real leather, glass eyes, hand-stitched clothing & it’s over 3 feet tall!” So, no doubt, it is an upscale product. But then again, the majority of gamers think that regardless if it is a top-notch product or not, spending three grand on a statue while waiting for news on actual games is just… deafening. @DragonSireMods felt it was poorly chosen timing to “read the fucking room.”
Some of the replies were really funny despite being unbelievable. @YugiHenryTudor warned, “Probably best not to pre-order it in case they decide to cancel it.” Was that a dig at Ubisoft’s reputation of abandoning projects? And @Funhouse_Wraith associated the price with their view of the franchise: “At that price and with how you treat this franchise, fuck no.” The mood is quite the same: mistrust is low.
This case brings to light an issue that keeps on growing: the gap between the big publishers and their most loyal players. While companies like Ubisoft make a lot by selling merchandise and collectibles, the core audience is mostly left waiting. The debate over Assassin’s Creed Odyssey shows how passionate fans are about the series’ direction. Many players are engaging with these franchises on PlayStation and Xbox, hoping for meaningful new content.
