
Ubisoft Original Game
Assassin’s Creed: Gold & Sand is a soft reboot of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, set during the golden age of the Mali Empire under Mansa Musa (1312–1337). The game reimagines the series’ core conflict—freedom versus control—within the vibrant, cosmopolitan, and politically charged world of 14th-century West Africa. Players will explore the legendary cities of Timbuktu, Gao, and Niani, navigate the trans-Saharan trade routes, and become embroiled in the intrigue surrounding Mansa Musa’s historic pilgrimage to Mecca. This entry introduces a new protagonist, a diverse cast of allies and adversaries, and a fresh take on the Assassin-Templar conflict, all while leveraging the rich cultural, architectural, and economic tapestry of the Mali Empire You play as Aminata Keita, a young Mandinka woman and skilled scout whose family has long served as griots (oral historians) to the royal court. When a mysterious foreign order (the proto-Templars) seeks to manipulate the empire’s wealth and knowledge for their own ends, Aminata is recruited by a secretive local branch of the Hidden Ones (precursors to the Assassins). As Mansa Musa prepares for his legendary pilgrimage, Aminata must navigate court intrigue, protect ancient secrets, and decide the fate of Mali’s future.
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