This DLC for Assassin's Creed Revelations requires the base game and adds about two hours of new content focusing on the pasts of Subject 16 and Lucy Stillman, utilizing puzzle-platforming gameplay from the present-day sequences. It also includes the bonus mission "Vlad the Impaler’s Prison," unlocking Vlad Tepes’ Sword, plus cosmetic/utility unlocks for Ezio (Armor of Brutus, Altaïr’s Robe, weapon upgrades) and three new multiplayer characters (Ottoman Jester, Crusader, Ottoman Doctor). It serves as a narrative supplement rather than a large expansion.
This content package is downloadable content (DLC) designed to extend the core experience of Assassin's Creed Revelations. It requires ownership of the base game to access. Released in February 2012 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, this addition focuses on providing concentrated narrative context and tangible in-game rewards rather than introducing a massive new campaign structure.
Narrative Deep Dive: Subject 16 and Lucy Stillman
The primary addition is approximately two hours of new story content that explores the previously mysterious pasts of Subject 16 and Lucy Stillman. This content utilizes the established present-day gameplay framework from the main title, specifically employing the innovative narration style and intricate
puzzle-platforming mechanics introduced in Desmond Miles' sequences. This integration serves to provide crucial context and closure to elements of the overarching modern-day plotline.
What new single-player content is included for Ezio?
Beyond the present-day narrative segments, this DLC significantly enhances the main campaign experience through bonus missions and utility unlocks for Ezio Auditore da Firenze.
Bonus Mission and Exclusive Weapon
Players gain access to a bonus single-player mission titled "Vlad the Impaler’s Prison." Successful completion of this mission rewards the player with the unique
Vlad Tepes’ Sword.
Cosmetic and Combat Upgrades
This package unlocks several valuable items for use within the main game, enhancing both aesthetics and tactical capability:
- Armor Sets: Access is granted to the Armor of Brutus, Ezio’s Ultimate Armor, and Altaïr’s Robe.
- Weapon Enhancements: Upgrades are provided for existing tools, specifically the Hidden Gun, the Crossbow, and Bombs, expanding their utility in stealth and combat scenarios.
Multiplayer Roster Expansion
For players engaging with the competitive multiplayer mode of the base game, this content introduces three new distinct playable characters to the roster, adding variety to available loadouts and roles:
- The Ottoman Jester
- The Crusader
- The Ottoman Doctor
How does this DLC compare in scope to the base game?
This content is structured as a substantial supplement rather than a full expansion. Its scope is brief, focusing on delivering concentrated narrative revelations and providing immediate, tangible in-game rewards (armor, weapons, and multiplayer characters) that enhance the existing Assassin's Creed Revelations experience. It does not introduce new core gameplay mechanics outside of the puzzle-platforming style already present in the base game's present-day segments.