Ubisoft has now provided an update for Assassin's Creed Invictus that ensures the title is still in development. This update serves to reassure fans that this title is still being actively worked on and hasn't been canceled. Ubisoft is currently working on making sure the title is in the best possible state before it launches.
Ubisoft confirms Assassin's Creed Invictus remains in active development
A new Assassin's Creed game, Assassin's Creed Invictus, is currently in development. At this stage, Ubisoft is heavily focused on internal testing to make sure that the main game loop for the game is up to their standards. Ubisoft is currently working on polishing the game through private playtests before getting it out to a wider audience.
The main focus of the development team at this time is testing. More testing is currently taking place at this stage in development. It's been confirmed that changes are being made to the game based on feedback from the private playtests. Changes are being made to the game based on feedback from private playtests.
It's currently unclear what the actual gameplay changes that have been made based on feedback. This information isn't currently part of this report. The source for the private playtest changes is Insider Gaming. More testing is currently taking place for this title.
Source: Insider Gaming
Ubisoft is back to the old formula. Test, fix, repeat. No new details yet.