Overview
- The official Assassin’s Creed account said a viral Invictus image likely began as a private test shot but was “heavily altered” with AI and labeled it misinformation, adding it will share details when ready.
- YouTuber xj0nathan, who posted the image, admitted he changed costume colors and removed watermarks, then uploaded what he said was an unedited version.
- Viewers and gaming sites compared the two images and pointed out visual differences, which raised new doubts about the leaker’s claims.
- Separate reports describe a late‑April closed playtest that drew very negative feedback and could result in delays or cancellation, though Ubisoft has not confirmed any change to plans.
- Invictus is reported as a multiplayer spinoff at Ubisoft Montreal guided by a “test‑and‑learn” approach, and the flap shows how AI edits and rough test builds can cloud what fans believe until official reveals.