The newest entry in Ubisoft's popular franchise is confirmed for Wii U.

The Game Developers Conference has kicked off in San Francisco and Ubisoft has taken the opportunity to unveil Assassins Creed III and confirm that it is in development for Wii U.

The title is set against the backdrop of the American Revolution in the 18th Century and places players in the role of Ratohnhaké:ton, a man of Native American and English heritage. He adopts the name Connor and becomes a key figure in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars.

Assassins Creed III has been in development for over 3 years and is Ubisoft's largest project to date. Chief Executive Officer of Ubisoft Yves Guillemot described the title as the franchise's "most expansive setting so far" and promised "exponentially more gameplay".

The announcement trailer, which does not contain in-game footage, can be viewed below. Expect more details about the Wii U version in the coming months.