Ubisoft has newly introduced a quiz that has really captivated the whole Assassin’s Creed community. The company’s official Twitter account tweeted a link along with the phrase ‘take the quiz and find out who your Assassin is and share the outcome with #ACQuiz’, which they referred to as the classic ‘main character energy’.
No one can resist the question of being a stoic Altair, a charming Ezio, or even a new character like Basim from Mirage. A simple marketing strategy that can be fun at the same time is very effective.
The first reaction was very humorous and quite quick. Gamer posted their results by displaying screenshots along with minor arguments. It is similar to personality test but with hidden blades. Some results were obvious, and gamers got their personal favorites. Users ‘Core Design’ is no longer silent and comes to say that he received the character Jacob Frye from Syndicate who is a bit above all his characters. Another user “The Monke” could not be more surprised or happier when he got the character of Bayek from Origins and even tweeted “Hell yeah brother 🔥” along with the result. Basim ibn Ishaq, the main character from the latest game, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, is the one whom ‘Sulieman Job’ absolutely celebrates as he was overjoyed when he got the character.
However, the players who were already aware at the time caused the most laughter. I mean, knew knew. User ‘EzioImpavido’ is a case in point—his profile is practically that of an Ezio Auditore fan account. His answer was, “I don’t need a quiz to know who I am,” together with a picture of Ezio. They were very soon to establish a presence in the comments, replying to other people with an occasional “Ciao” or “Lo sapevo” (Italian for “I knew it”). That kind of dedication is what makes gaming communities so lovable, don’t you agree? They even helped a person with the translation of their username, “Impavido means fearless.” That is commitment!
The quiz came up with results more than just quizzes. It also stirred up the never-ending fan discussions about the games themselves. User ‘IAMTHEDAVINCI’ didn’t even take the quiz but rather just cried “MAKE AC ORIGINS 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” in all capital letters. That is definitely a very powerful energy. Some other users decided to show their playthroughs. ‘Lord Zini’ recounted the tale of their adventure from just finishing Odyssey 100%, halfway through Origins, and planning to move on to the Norse saga next. It turned into a thread about sharing tips on how to best progress with ‘The 1 Assassin’ giving New Game+ and loot strategies for Odyssey. The amazing part is that a simple quiz link emerges as the meeting point for players to connect and share their experiences of the entire franchise history, from Altair to Eivor.
The quiz is a clever move on the part of Ubisoft. It takes almost no effort but really gets the audience involved and reminds everyone of the great variety of characters that the company has produced over almost two decades. This turns out to be not so much a question of a new game announcement or a patch note, but rather of nostalgia and identity. While live-service games demand constant attention, it is players celebrating the legacy of the series with something simple that feels… refreshing. It opens up discussions about the past and present games and what is to love about them. The fact is, we all have our personal Assassin, be it the wisdom of Altaïr, the passion of Ezio, the grief-driven purpose of Bayek, or the cunning of Kassandra.
While going through the replies, one can easily conclude that the timeline is just filled with love from all users. Edward Kenway (as one user put it “my beloved”) to Evie Frye, and even the contemporary-ish Desmond Miles who was called “the OG” by somebody. The quiz acts like a mirror, reflecting back which parts of the colossal, intricate universe are the most attractive to the individual players at that moment. Probably, it is a subtle push for the lapsed fans to reminisce about why they loved the series or for the new players to discover the old ones. I mean, if you draw a character from a game you have not played, you will possibly want to check it out, won’t you?
Now, if you are still left wondering whether you possess the strategic mind of a Master Assassin or the rebellious streak of a pirate, the quiz is there for you. The #ACQuiz has been trending on social media, the community is having a blast, and it is a pleasant little distraction. It is as simple as that. Sometimes the best way for a major franchise to interact with its fans is to pose a light-hearted, silly question and let them play with it. And if you’re interested in the upcoming title, you can learn more about the epic Yasuke vs Naoe debate in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The quiz is accessible on major platforms like PlayStation and Xbox.
