Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery announced for DSi / DS

Today Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery for the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DS will launch on November 17 for the suggested retail price of $29.99. The game is rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB. Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery takes players in an untold chapter from the Assassin’s Creed II console storyline utilizing the strengths of the Nintendo DS platform. In this new adventure, Ezio travels to Spain to rescue fellow assassins being held under the guise of the Inquisition, only to uncover a Templar plot to sail west and discover the New World.

The game takes platforming into the next generation with an emphasis on speed and acrobatics. The in-game animations provide players with a visceral experience and the intuitive controls enable players to execute assassinations and navigate obstacles at high speeds - at least according to Ubisoft. Nintendo DSi owners will be able to take pictures of themselves and put them directly into the game as “WANTED!” posters as well.

Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery is being developed by Griptonite Games. More details at www.assassinscreed.com.