Assassin's Creed is a series of action-adventure video games that focus on the ancient conflict between the Assassins and the Knights Templar. The games feature open-world exploration and parkour-style movement, with the player taking on the role of an Assassin as they work to uncover conspiracies and fight for freedom.
The first Assassin's Creed game was released in 2007 by Ubisoft Montreal.
The series has since grown to include multiple sequels, spin-offs, and adaptations to other media, such as films and novels.
The games have been praised for their immersive storytelling, historical accuracy, and gameplay mechanics, such as the use of stealth and assassination techniques.
The series has also faced criticism for its repetitive mission structures and lack of significant innovation in later entries.
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Released in 2020, Valhalla is the latest entry in the Assassin's Creed series. Set during the Viking Age, the game features the player taking on the role of Eivor, a Viking raider who becomes embroiled in the conflict between the Hidden Ones and the Order of the Ancients.
Released in 2018, Odyssey is an entry in the Assassin's Creed series set in ancient Greece. The game features the player taking on the role of either Alexios or Kassandra, mercenaries who become involved in the conflict between the Spartan and Athenian armies.
Released in 2017, Origins is an entry in the Assassin's Creed series set in ancient Egypt. The game features the player taking on the role of Bayek, a Medjay who becomes embroiled in the conflict between the Hidden Ones and the Order of the Ancients.
The chronological order of the games is: Assassin's Creed Origins, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Assassin's Creed I, Assassin's Creed II, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Assassin's Creed Revelations, Assassin's Creed III, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Assassin's Creed Rogue, Assassin's Creed Unity, and Assassin's Creed Syndicate.
While the games are not 100% historically accurate, they do contain many accurate details and settings, and are praised for their attention to historical detail.
The modern-day storyline follows the conflict between the Templars and the Assassins in the present day, with players taking on the role of a modern-day Assassin working to uncover conspiracies and prevent the Templars from gaining control.
Assassin's Creed games are available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Stadia.
Most entries in the series are primarily single-player, with some including optional online multiplayer modes.