Assassin’s Creed: Animus Board Game Announced!

Get ready to synchronize your tabletop strategy! UK-based studio Mantic Games, known for their engaging miniatures games, has just announced an exciting partnership with video game giant Ubisoft to bring the thrilling world of Assassin’s Creed to your tabletop with Assassin’s Creed: Animus.

This brand new competitive board game promises to immerse players in the rich history and iconic eras of the beloved action-adventure series. Imagine leaping across rooftops in Renaissance Italy, navigating the bustling streets of Colonial America, or exploring the mysteries of Ancient Egypt – all on your tabletop!

To bring this ambitious project to life and potentially unlock even more content, Mantic Games is planning to launch a Kickstarter campaign later in 2025. While specific gameplay details are still under wraps, the announcement hints at a deeply thematic experience that will resonate with fans of the Assassin’s Creed franchise.

Ronnie Renton, CEO and founder of Mantic Games, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Ubisoft to create the Assassin’s Creed board game. Fans can expect a deep respect for the franchise’s lore and history, exciting asymmetric characters, and tough gameplay choices between pursuing your own objectives while needing to maintain their edge over other players.” This suggests a game where players might take on the roles of different Assassins, each with unique abilities and objectives, leading to strategic and engaging player interactions.

Mantic Games and Ubisoft have promised to reveal more details about this highly anticipated title later in the year, so keep your eyes peeled for further updates on gameplay mechanics, components, and the Kickstarter campaign itself.

Kickstarter Pre-Launch is Live!

Excited to join the Brotherhood on your tabletop? The pre-launch page for the Assassin’s Creed: Animus Kickstarter is already live! You can sign up to be notified as soon as the project goes live and be among the first to pledge your support

A Note on Tariffs for US-Based Fans:

Mantic Games is aware of the ongoing situation with tariffs impacting the US tabletop gaming community. In their announcement, they included a reassuring note stating that they have “scenario planning in place so that US fans will be able to back this project with confidence.” They have promised to share more details on how they plan to navigate these challenges closer to the Kickstarter launch. This proactive approach will likely be welcome news for Assassin’s Creed fans in the United States.

The announcement of Assassin’s Creed: Animus is undoubtedly exciting news for both fans of the video game franchise and tabletop gamers alike. The prospect of a competitive board game spanning multiple historical settings, coupled with Mantic Games’ track record for producing engaging tabletop experiences, makes this a project to watch closely. Sign up for the Kickstarter notifications and prepare to take a leap of faith into the Animus on your tabletop!