Fan finds possible tie-in to future games.

Thus, the big twist revealed here is expected to be something we see more of in future games.

For those who’d rather be left unspoiled, this is your last chance to turn away now.

A screenshot from Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s opening, showing DNA strands in the Animus device.

“The Shift was 21st century history,” the second Animus Operator replies.

“Ancient history.”

(Remember theoriginal plan to end Assassin’s Creed 3 with Desmond blasting off on a spaceship?)

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Of course, the fact this was removed from Mirage’s final release begs further questions.

Why was it cut?

Did Ubisoft decide to change course?

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Or was this simply too spoilery, too soon?

The video itself - likely by design - provides more questions than answers.

Exactly what the Great Shift is and who these people remain unknown.

“And this hub will help us accomplish that promise.”

What is the Great Shift?

We’ve contacted Ubisoft for more.