Assassin’s Creed Shadows is taking the franchise’s story back to its roots by putting a bigger emphasis on the modern-day narrative. While the last three Assassin’s Creed games have placed more focus on historical fantasy, the series began with the tale of Desmond Miles exploring his genetic memories thanks to a machine known as the Animus. Over several games, Desmond’s saga became increasingly more convoluted with many fans questioning its existence, but it seems Ubisoft is trying to make the modern-day setting a priority once again.