With the eagerly anticipated release of Assassin's Creed Shadows just weeks away, IGN has provided fans with an ultimate recap of the franchise's extensive timeline. This comprehensive summary encapsulates every major plot twist from over a decade of the Assassin's Creed series, condensed into a concise 24-minute presentation. Given the series' focus on expansive open-world exploration rather than prolonged cinematic sequences, this brevity is understandable.
The timeline kicks off straightforwardly, guiding players through historical settings such as ancient Greece, Egypt, and Britain, before moving into the Holy Land. As the series evolves, however, the narrative increasingly intertwines with events in the modern world, adding layers of complexity to the storyline. With Assassin's Creed Shadows, the developers are set to recalibrate the balance between historical and modern gameplay elements. While specific details about future installments remain undisclosed, there's a clear intention to enhance the focus on contemporary narratives.
Scheduled for release on March 20, 2025, Assassin's Creed Shadows will be the first entry in the series to explore Japan, offering a novel setting and introducing fresh gameplay mechanics. Enthusiasts of the franchise are keenly anticipating how this new chapter will influence the overarching narrative of the Assassin-Templar conflict.