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layerXP is proud to present a second part to our in-depth report on developer Ubisoft’s latest instalment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise! Titled Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, this entry into the beloved series has been met with its fair share of successes and controversies. We at PlayerXP have been keeping an eye on the community's reaction to each and every one, and today we bring you another detailed look into our insights.
The first part of this report, which focuses on community sentiment & reception prior to release, can be found HERE.
This second report focuses on player reception to Assassin’s Creed: Shadows after its release last month, highlighting the differences and similarities in community sentiment between this report and the last. With a focus on cultural representation, monetisation and the increasing disconnect between players and the developer, this report will go into detail on how PlayerXP could’ve been used to alleviate the problems they now face.
For more details, read the full report HERE!
Get a sneak peak at the report below.
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