Just as was the case with Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles, Ubisoft refused to comment on Assassin's Creed II for the Nintendo DS, even after Gamestop listed it in their computers. Now, finally, they're fessing up to the project's existence, as if it was in doubt. Assassin's Creed II: Discovery will be an all new adventure for the Nintendo DS, following Ezio as he travels to Spain. His reason? To rescue other assassins, who apparently are being hunted down by the Templar.

Now here's where it gets weird. In the press release below, Ubisoft talks about the DSi feature, which will be to take pictures with the camera and use them to make wanted posters. This... sounds familiar. In fact, it sounds very familiar, as if Ubisoft had announced it at a recent Apple press event. That's because it is, and it looks like the DS and DSi version will be the same as Assassin's Creed II: Discovery on the iPhone. This is a trend that might end up being really good, or really bad, depending on which version ends up being the port.

It's due out on November 17th, right in line with the rest of the versions of Assassin's Creed II. We'll have more information soon.

UBISOFT® UNVEILS ASSASSIN'S CREED II: DISCOVERY(TM) FOR NINTENDO DS(TM)

SAN FRANCISCO – September 24, 2009 – Today Ubisoft announced that
Assassin's Creed II: Discovery(TM) for the Nintendo DSi(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM) systems will launch on November 17 for the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $29.99. The game is rated "T for Teen” by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB).

Assassin's Creed II: Discovery takes players through an untold chapter from the Assassin's Creed® II console storyline utilizing the unique strengths of the Nintendo DS platform. In this new adventure, Ezio travels to Spain to rescue fellow assassins being held under the guise of the Inquisition, only to uncover a Templar plot to sail west and discover the New World.

The game takes platforming into the next generation with an emphasis on exhilarating speed and breathtaking acrobatics. The in-game animations provide players with a true visceral experience and the intuitive controls enable players to easily execute assassinations and nimbly navigate obstacles reaching daredevil speeds. Nintendo DSi owners will be able to take pictures of themselves and put them directly into the game as "WANTED!” posters.

"Assassin's Creed II: Discovery is a great way for fans to experience a new chapter of the Assassin's Creed II storyline,” shared Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft. "We think Nintendo fans will be impressed with all the unique features in the game designed specifically for Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DS.”

Assassin's Creed II: Discovery is being developed by Griptonite Games.

More details on Assassin's Creed II: Discovery can be found at www.assassinscreed.com.