User blog comment:Kabutsu/The Crimson Polls II: 19/@comment-26435037-20130914114846/@comment-5174994-20130914154411

The reason for the hood is for marketing. That's a fact. Everyone can see the hood & say "That's Assassin's Creed!". The same goes for the logo. These two things are the most distinct features of the franchise. They will likely keep it in every game. It may not be the main outfit, but it will stll be there. Take Aveline, she didn't where a hood as her main outfit, but you could still buy one. Besides, it looks cool. I actually really like Edward's outfit.