Assassin’s Creed Franchise Order: A Comprehensive Guide
The Assassin’s Creed franchise is a beloved action-adventure video game series that has captivated gamers for over a decade. Developed by Ubisoft, the series follows the centuries-long conflict between the Assassins and the Templars, two secret societies vying for control of humanity’s destiny.
With each installment, the franchise has explored different historical settings and introduced new characters and storylines. The games have been praised for their immersive environments, engaging combat, and compelling narratives.
To help you navigate the vast Assassin’s Creed universe, here is a comprehensive guide to the franchise order:
Main Games:
- Assassin’s Creed (2007): The first game in the series, set during the Third Crusade.
- Assassin’s Creed II (2009): Set in Renaissance Italy, featuring the iconic character Ezio Auditore da Firenze.
- Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (2010): A direct sequel to Assassin’s Creed II, continuing Ezio’s story in Rome.
- Assassin’s Creed: Revelations (2011): The conclusion of Ezio’s trilogy, set in Constantinople.
- Assassin’s Creed III (2012): Set during the American Revolution, introducing the Native American assassin Connor Kenway.
- Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (2013): A pirate-themed adventure set in the Caribbean, featuring Edward Kenway, Connor’s grandfather.
- Assassin’s Creed: Rogue (2014): A prequel to Assassin’s Creed III, following Shay Cormac, a former Assassin who turns Templar.
- Assassin’s Creed: Unity (2014): Set during the French Revolution, featuring the assassin Arno Dorian.
- Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate (2015): Set in Victorian London, featuring the twin assassins Jacob and Evie Frye.
- Assassin’s Creed: Origins (2017): A prequel to the entire series, set in ancient Egypt.
- Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey (2018): Set in ancient Greece, featuring the customizable characters Alexios or Kassandra.
- Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla (2020): Set during the Viking Age, featuring the assassin Eivor Varinsdottir.
Spin-offs:
- Assassin’s Creed: Altaïr’s Chronicles (2008): A side-scrolling game set during the Third Crusade, featuring Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad.
- Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines (2009): A PSP game set during the Third Crusade, featuring Altaïr and Maria Thorpe.
- Assassin’s Creed: Discovery (2009): A Nintendo DS game set during the Italian Renaissance, featuring Ezio Auditore da Firenze.
- Assassin’s Creed: Liberation (2012): A PS Vita game set during the American Revolution, featuring Aveline de Grandpré.
- Assassin’s Creed: Chronicles (2015-2016): A trilogy of 2D side-scrolling games set in different historical periods.
- Assassin’s Creed: Rebellion (2018): A mobile strategy game set in the Assassin’s Creed universe.
Upcoming Games:
- Assassin’s Creed: Mirage (2023): A standalone expansion set in Baghdad during the Golden Age of Islam.
- Assassin’s Creed: Red (TBA): A mainline entry set in feudal Japan.
- Assassin’s Creed: Hexe (TBA): A mainline entry set in 16th-century Europe.
Chronological Order:
- Assassin’s Creed: Origins
- Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey
- Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
- Assassin’s Creed
- Assassin’s Creed: Altaïr’s Chronicles
- Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines
- Assassin’s Creed II
- Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin’s Creed: Revelations
- Assassin’s Creed: Liberation
- Assassin’s Creed III
- Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin’s Creed: Rogue
- Assassin’s Creed: Unity
- Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate
Historical Order:
- Assassin’s Creed: Origins (Ancient Egypt)
- Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey (Ancient Greece)
- Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla (Viking Age)
- Assassin’s Creed (Third Crusade)
- Assassin’s Creed: Altaïr’s Chronicles (Third Crusade)
- Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines (Third Crusade)
- Assassin’s Creed II (Renaissance Italy)
- Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (Renaissance Italy)
- Assassin’s Creed: Revelations (Renaissance Italy)
- Assassin’s Creed: Liberation (American Revolution)
- Assassin’s Creed III (American Revolution)
- Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (Caribbean, 18th century)
- Assassin’s Creed: Rogue (North Atlantic, 18th century)
- Assassin’s Creed: Unity (French Revolution)
- Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate (Victorian London)
