IGN has released a concise 24-minute video recapping the sprawling timeline of the Assassin's Creed franchise, perfectly summarizing major plot points from over a decade of games. Despite the series' numerous titles, the chronology is surprisingly streamlined in this presentation, likely due to the focus on open-world exploration within the gameplay itself, 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 shifts towards modern-day events, adding layers of complexity. Assassin's Creed Shadows, launching March 20, 2025, aims to rebalance this, focusing on both historical and modern storylines. Future installments will reportedly emphasize contemporary narratives, though details remain scarce.
Assassin's Creed Shadows marks a significant step for the series, introducing Japan as a new setting and promising fresh gameplay mechanics. This new entry is poised to significantly impact the ongoing Assassin-Templar conflict and the overarching narrative.