Slowly Descend into Darkness: Witness Shay's transformation from an adventurous Assassin to a grim and committed Templar willing to hunt down his former brothers. Experience first-hand the events that will lead Shay down a dark path and set him on a course that will forever change the fate of the Assassin Brotherhood. New and Improved Naval Gameplay: Cast off in your ship, The Morrigan, and fight your way through the icy seas of the North Atlantic and the narrow waters of America's river valleys. New enemy tactics: Defend yourself from Assassins as they attempt to board your ship and overthrow your crew. Fight them off quickly to avoid losing too many crew members. New weapons such as burning oil, which leaves a trail of fire behind to burn enemy ships, and the puckle gun, capable of delivering continuous machine-gun-like fire. An arctic world full of possibilities: Ram through ice sheets to discover hidden locations and use icebergs as cover during naval battles. Vast Diverse Open World to Explore Shay's story will allow you to explore three unique environments. The North Atlantic Ocean. Experience the cold winds and towering icebergs of the arctic in this expansive naval playground. The River Valley. A large hybrid setting of the American Frontier mixing seamless river navigation and ground exploration. New York City. One of the most well-known cities in the world, fully recreated as it existed in the 18th century.