With less than two weeks to go before E3, Ubisoft is kicking off its media blitz for Assassin’s Creed Revelations early, releasing a batch of a new screens and a trailer. In addition to confirming that U.S. pre-orders of the title will receive a free Penny Arcade poster at any GameStop location, Ubi has given a brief run-down of key facts.

Touted as a “pivotal” chapter in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Revelations chronicles master assassin Ezio Auditore’s journey “to recover five ancient seals that hold the keys to the future of the Assassins brotherhood” as he follows in the footsteps of his mentor Altaïr.

• Hone the deadly art of assassination – As Ezio Auditore, wield the lethal skills of a wiser, more efficient assassin. Armed with a new arsenal of weapons and abilities including the hookblade, bomb crafting and a heightened Eagle Sense, you can kill with death-dealing proficiency.
• Herald the return of a legend – Assassin’s Creed Revelations features the return of Altaïr as a playable character, the hero of the original Assassin’s Creed.
• Journey to the Constantinople –Explore picturesque settings, from Masyaf, the mountain stronghold of the Assassins during the Third Crusade to the vibrant and exotic Constantinople, the jewel of the Ottoman Empire in the 16th Century. Navigate crowded streets and vistas, through a cauldron of cultures as Constantinople comes to life.
• Meet new players to the Assassins Creed lore –Encounter memorable personalities, including fellow master assassin Yusuf Tazim, Prince Suleiman, destined to become one of the greatest monarchs in history, and Sofia Sorto, a simple woman who vies for Ezio’s heart.
• Test your skills as an assassin against your friends – the acclaimed online multiplayer experience returns, refined and expanded with more modes, more enthralling maps and new characters

Assassin’s Creed Revelations Screenshots

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