Ubisoft Honors Notre Dame’s Reopening With AC Unity Promo

Ubisoft has celebrated the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral with a special advertisement for its game, Assassin's Creed Unity. The video, titled "Assassin's Creed Unity Tribute: Explore Notre Dame with Arno," showcases how the game meticulously recreates 12th-century Paris, allowing players to explore iconic landmarks like Notre Dame, which was under renovation following damage from a fire in 2019. In the video description, Ubisoft invites viewers to join Arno, the protagonist, for a tour that highlights both the game's historical context and the real-world significance of Notre Dame's reopening.

Assassin's Creed Unity was released back in 2014 and is known for its immersive gameplay and detailed historical environments. The franchise has slowed its pace in recent years, with the latest installment, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and a planned release for Assassin’s Creed Shadows now pushed to 2025 amid several development challenges faced by Ubisoft.

The tribute video marks the historic reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, highlighting the game's detailed recreation of Paris during the French Revolution, thereby connecting the game's immersive experience with a significant real-world event.