Assassin’s Creed Timeline Condensed into a 24-Minute Recap

IGN has released a concise 24-minute video recapping the sprawling timeline of the Assassin's Creed franchise, perfectly summarizing major plot twists from over a decade of games. Despite the series' numerous titles, the chronology is surprisingly straightforward. This is partly due to the focus on open-world exploration within the gameplay, rather than extensive cutscenes.

The timeline begins with familiar historical settings: ancient Greece, Egypt, and Britain, eventually reaching the Holy Land. However, the narrative increasingly incorporates modern-day events, adding complexity. Assassin's Creed Shadows, launching March 20, 2025, aims to rebalance the historical and modern gameplay elements, with future installments expected to emphasize contemporary storylines, though details are currently scarce.

Assassin's Creed Shadows marks the series' debut in Japan, promising a new setting and gameplay mechanics. This new entry will undoubtedly impact the overarching narrative of the Assassin-Templar conflict, leaving fans eager to discover its role in the series' overarching story.