These early concept art pieces, originally posted on Ubisoft’s Facebook page, show that the idea of a female assassin was one that existed right from the start of the process. These are concepts ...

Here’s how it works. Ubisoft has revealed a batch of early concept artwork for the original Assassin’s Creed, showcasing the female protagonist who was in contention of being included in the IP.

All the artworks were produced by Khai Nguyen. Some of the more notable images include co-op gameplay, a female assassin - an idea the team apparently kicked around for a while - and a sketch of ...