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Assassin’s Creed promo brings Altair to modern-day Amsterdam

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The release date for Assassin’s Creed: Revelations is looming larger, so it’s no surprise we’re seeing more promotion for the next installment of Ubisoft’s hit franchise. What is a pleasant surprise, however, is how entertaining some of it has been.

For example, Ubisoft’s Dutch contingent has created a fun video featuring Assassin’s Creed protagonist Altair struggling to adapt with the conventions of modern-day Amsterdam. The video shows Altair navigating a busy city street and then puzzling over his weapon options and the best way to enter an apartment.

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The video’s less than a minute long, but it’s a great way to remind Assassin’s Creed fans that November 15 can’t arrive soon enough.

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