New Assassin's Creed III details surface

Fresh details on Assassin’s Creed III have surfaced via Game Informer, confirming the inclusion of changing seasons in the stealthy stab-‘em-up sequel.

According to the publication, every location in the game will be playable in both summer and winter variations. However, there’s more to it than just aesthetical differences, as the behaviour of NPCs will differ depending on the season, as will the actions available to you.

For example, snow and ice block and open up new pathways to take, and while the elements may cause obstructions for NPCs, hero Conner can take to the trees to navigate the icy conditions. Just as well too, as one third of the game will be set during the wilderness.

In terms of historical characters, Benjamin Franklin will be featured in the game, where he’ll be caught up in the political shenanigans of the time. George Washington meanwhile plays an integral role, with Ubisoft keen on depicting his indecisive side in addition to his heroic actions for the sake of historical accuracy.

As for Connor, he’ll meet up with Washington on a regular basis, and some of the gameplay in AC III will take place during our hero’s youth in a Mohawk village.

Assassin’s Creed III is due out on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on October 31, 2012. A PC and Wii U version will follow at a later date.