Alain Mercieca

Alain Mercieca
Born	Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Occupation	Playwright Screenwriter Video game writer
Nationality	Canadian
Notable works	Assassin's Creed: Origins Assassin's Creed: Valhalla

Alain Mercieca is a Canadian playwright, screenwriter, and video game writer, best known as the lead writer of Assassin's Creed: Origins (2017) and the co-lead writer of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (2020). Mercieca's background in theatre and his edgy, punk-rock sensibility have heavily influenced his writing across different mediums, from stage to video games.

Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Mercieca grew up in the Hydrostone neighbourhood, known for its unique historical background following the Halifax Explosion of 1917. ^[1] Mercieca co-owns Théâtre Sainte-Catherine.

Mercieca's work in theatre caught the attention of a cinematic director at Ubisoft, leading to his role as a writer for the Assassin's Creed franchise. His plays, often described as edgy and punk-influenced, have a recurring theme of spiritual quests, which Mercieca incorporated into his video game writing. ^[2] Mercieca's work on Assassin's Creed: Origins was praised for bringing a sense of humility and emotional depth to the game's characters, particularly the protagonist, Bayek. ^[3] His ability to blend historical accuracy with creative storytelling helped shape the narratives of both Origins and Valhalla.

References

1. "An excerpt from my life" . Retrieved 9 September 2024.
2. "Assassin's Creed Origins Writer Explains His Job and How He Got It". Kotaku. October 2017. Archived from the original on 12 October 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
3. "The Writer of Assassin's Creed Origins Was Brought On Because of a Punk Play". VG247. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2024.