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Additionally, the fallout extended to the broader social media landscape, where gamers expressed their frustration and disappointment. Many pointed out that the promised gameplay was not delivered, with some sarcastically remarking that most of the footage was just cinematics, not representative of gameplay experience.
Ubisoft's Persistent Misunderstanding of Gameplay
The situation was exacerbated with Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Like Xbox, Ubisoft promised a gameplay trailer but instead presented cinematic sequences. Even the developers' claims that certain footage was "in-game" did little to assuage fans' expectations. The community's reaction was mixed but generally negative, emphasizing that gameplay should be real and not scripted cinematic sequences.