Dive underwater anywhere in the remake, though beware: Sharks still roam the waters and remain as merciless as ever to Assassins.
The leak also indicates that Ezio's appearance as a mentor in the game is likelier to be the result of Isu technology or memory discs.
The protagonist of Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe is reportedly named Anika, and has been described as a descendent of Claudia Auditore.
A leaker has also posted pictures of key art indicating Alaska as the main setting, and an early look at one of the protagonists.
Those keen on a more classic movement system can also turn off the newly-added Manual Jump and Advanced Parkour abilities.
Watch Edward crouch anywhere, anytime, without restrictions, parkour through dynamic rain and execute the iconic Leap of Faith.
Details continue to pour in for this remake, from HUD customization to the omission of another key feature from the original.
Gameplay footage has indicated that Invictus involves characters from the franchise fighting in arenas from Mirage and Odyssey.
The standalone multiplayer title, which allegedly follows the Fall Guys format, has remained AWOL since its announcement in 2022.
The development team at Ubisoft also confirms remappable controls and the decision to replace the minimap with a compass.
Despite some concerns about the lack of DLC and multiplayer, the remake has elicited a very positive response from fans.
Instead, players can use it as a "fatal, contextual (and BLOODY!) takedown" in combat, according to creative director Paul Fu.
Select from four different presets or customize every single element, including blood, attack indicators, and much more.
Darby McDevitt, also the screenwriter for the original 2013 Black Flag, said the scenes feel like a natural part of the story.
Despite a packed reveal, the upcoming remake has even more to share, including PC requirements, new features, and so on.
"As project priorities change, team members may transition from one project to another where their expertise is needed."
However, it could be delayed to Holiday 2027, following recent changes in the development team and to stay under budget.
The map is a more stylized version rather than a strictly utilitarian one, and shows most of the same landmasses as the 2013 original.
A gameplay feature that involved controlling a cat has reportedly been removed, but the title's story is apparently unchanged.
Benoit Richer recently left Ubisoft to join Servo Games, an indie studio with "industry veterans" as its new game director.
