Though it should hardly surprise anyone, a recent slip at TGS has almost-kinda-sorta confirmed that a sequel to 2007's controversial hit, Assassin's Creed, is indeed being developed.

According to Animation Director David Wilkinson, "He [Assassin's Creed animator] is busy making Altair even more beautiful. Last thing I saw him do was [get] Altair to swim."

For those of you keeping track, this means that:

1. The ninja theme suspected given the original's indecipherable ending is a little less likely
   
2. He can finally swim--now you won't drown every time you touch the water. And that, children, is progress.
   

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