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Yes, Assassin's Creed really did inspire the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony


For those watching the Olympics opening ceremony last night, no, that was not your imagination – a familiar hooded Assa…

Whilst it's hard to find footage given a trigger-happy copyright gremlin is striking down videos all over the place, there are still a number of images and video of Assassin's Creed Unity's Arno carrying the Olympic torch for anyone who missed it: Though it had been suggested that Ubisoft's tentpole franchise may be making an appearance, last night the French company confirmed it: It does, however, commemorate the hugely-successful series in a mainstream event seen by millions, and solidifies just how influential Ubisoft is to the people of Paris.

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