14 DAY TRIAL // What we know: Liberation was initially a PlayStation Vita based experience that Ubisoft decided to launch on current-gen consoles and on the PC in early 2014.
The game uses the core stealth and open world mechanics of the series but adds a series of elements unique to the handheld.
Some of them might not be part of the coming console versions, although the development team has not detailed the transition process too much.
The experience is notable for the fact that its main character, Aveline de Grandpre, is a female assassin of African and French descent.
The events of the game are linked to the end of the French and Indian War and take place in a solid recreation of 18th century New Orleans.
Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD will be out on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows and can only be bought from the PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade and Steam.
It will be available on January 14 in North America and one day later in Europe.
Why it matters: Assassin's Creed III: Liberation HD might be the first sign that handheld-only companions for big titles are no longer attractive to developers, especially given the move to the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4.
The title was praised by critics when it was launched, especially for the narrative arc of its main character, but the Vita failed to deliver the audience that it deserved.
The fact that Ubisoft has moved to bring it to home consoles so soon after Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag was launched could mean that in the near future, smaller experiences linked to the franchise could arrive via digital distribution in order to keep hardcore fans occupied between main installments.
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