Since bursting onto the scene in 2007, Assassin’s Creed has become one of the most successful and influential video game series. It has evolved from a stealth-driven game into a fully-fledged RPG series. Each installment offers new twists, new settings, and new ways for players to experience history.
From the ancient cities to the pirate-infested waters of the Caribbean, the series has allowed players to step into the shoes of legendary figures throughout history.
Every Assassin’s Creed Game Listed According to Release Date
With over a dozen main entries, the series has taken players on wild rides through different historical periods. Whether you’re a fan of sneaky rooftop assassinations or full-on RPG adventures, there is something for everyone.
Here are all the main installments in order of their release dates:
1. Assassin’s Creed (2007)
The journey began in 2007 and introduced the conflict between Assassins and Templars during the Third Crusade in the Holy Land. The protagonist, Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad must explore the cities to uncover the Templar Plot.
The game’s parkour mechanics, open-world exploration, and stealth-based gameplay set the foundation for what would become a beloved series.
2. Assassin’s Creed II (2009)
It marked a giant leap forward in both gameplay and storytelling. The game was set in Renaissance Italy and players took control of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, a young nobleman who becomes an Assassin to avenge the death of his family.
The game introduced new mechanics, including improved combat, a larger world to explore, and a deeper story.
3. Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood (2010)
Brotherhood continued Ezio’s journey. This time, the game focused on his efforts to reclaim Rome from the Borgia family. The game added a new multiplayer mode, allowing players to take on the roles of different Assassins in competitive multiplayer matches.
It also improved the series’ core mechanics by introducing the ability to recruit and train other Assassins. This feature has since become a staple of the series.
4. Assassin’s Creed Revelations (2011)
In Revelations, players once again control Ezio, now an older and wiser Assassin. The game takes place in Constantinople, where he uncovers the secrets of the legendary Assassin Altair (from the first game).
The game not only ties together the story of Ezio and Altaïr but also introduces players to the hook blade, adding more layers to stealth and parkour.
5. Assassin’s Creed III (2012)
It is set in North America, where players are introduced to a new protagonist, Connor Kenway, a half-English, half-Native American Assassin. It also featured a vast open world and introduced naval combat, a feature that would become a crucial part of a few future titles.
6. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag (2013)
Black Flag was set in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy. Players are introduced to a new protagonist, Edward Kenway, a pirate and privateer who becomes entangled in the conflict between the Assassins and Templars.
It expanded on naval combat and allowed players to captain their own ships and explore vast open seas (still one of the best naval gameplay).
7. Assassin’s Creed Rogue (2014)
Rogue offered a unique twist by allowing players to control a former Assassin turned Templar, Shay Cormac. The game was set during the Seven Years’ War in the North Atlantic.
The narrative focuses on the protagonist’s betrayal of the Assassins and his pursuit of revenge. The gameplay follows stealth mechanics and naval combat from Black Flag.
8. Assassin’s Creed Unity (2014)
Unity introduced Arno Dorian, an Assassin who is seeking revenge for the death of his adoptive father. The game was set during the French Revolution.
The recreation of Paris was stunning, and the game’s new parkour system offered more fluid movement. It featured a robust cooperative multiplayer.
9. Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (2015)
Syndicate followed siblings Jacob and Evie Frye as they fought to liberate the city from the Templar influence. The game is set in Victorian London and introduces new mechanics, including the ability to switch between two protagonists and the use of a grappling hook.
10. Assassin’s Creed Origins (2017)
Origins introduces Bayek of Siwa, an Egyptian Medjay, who becomes one of the first Assassins. The game was set in Ancient Egypt and marked a shift in the series, becoming an open-world RPG with a focus on leveling up, skill trees, and more exploration.
11. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (2018)
Odyssey takes place during the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta, set in Ancient Greece. It gave players the choice to pick between two protagonists, either Alexios or Kassandra, two mercenaries.
It offered players more choices, branching dialogues, and a deeper role-playing experience.
12. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (2020)
Valhalla is set in the Viking Age and introduces Eivor, a Viking raider. It continued the RPG model and featured a vast open world, a deep combat system, and an immersive narrative. It also introduced large-scale raids and hideouts.
13. Assassin’s Creed Mirage (2023)
Mirage marked the return of a smaller, more focused narrative and brought the series back to its stealth roots. The game takes place in 9th-century Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age. Players control Basim Ibn Ishaq, who was first introduced in Valhalla.
14. Assassin’s Creed Shadows (2025)
Shadows is the latest entry and is set in the highly anticipated, Feudal Japan. The game not only expands on the dual protagonist system (Naoe and Yasuke) but also takes full inspiration from Mirage‘s stealth mechanics and evolves it further.
In the end, as Ubisoft continues to expand this iconic universe, fans eagerly anticipate what the next chapter will bring.
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