It looks like the art leak from yesterday was the real thing, but the image we saw was not cover art. Instead, it was a limited-run special edition cover (by comic artist Alex Ross) for GameInformer’s upcoming 13-page feature on the new AC. You can check out the full wraparound cover here:
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Additionally, the non-special-edition cover for the upcoming issue of GameInformer:
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You can check out the article over on GameInformer and you can keep an eye on their new Assassin’s Creed III game hub.
Finally, Ubisoft has released the official box art:
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Some people have expressed concern about AC3‘s release being so soon after the release of AC:Revelations. But fear not. Ubisoft revealed in a press release that they have had a team toiling away on the third proper installment in the series since the release of AC2. Ubisoft is still expected to release a new pack of details on March 5th, so I think we can safely expect a steady stream of info over the next few months.
As for me, I’m already slavering at the facehole for a trailer. When that happens I’ll be sure to share it with you first.