Assassin’s Creed Timeline Condensed into a 24-Minute Recap

With the highly anticipated release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows just weeks away, IGN has put together a comprehensive recap of the franchise's expansive timeline. This ultimate recap encapsulates all the major plot twists from over a decade of Assassin’s Creed series games, condensing the sprawling narrative into a concise 24-minute presentation. The brevity of this timeline is understandable, considering the series focuses more on open-world exploration than on extensive cinematic sequences.

The timeline starts off straightforwardly, guiding players through ancient civilizations like Greece, Egypt, and Britain, before moving into the Holy Land. As the series evolves, however, the narrative increasingly incorporates events in the modern world, adding complexity to the storyline. With Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the developers are set to recalibrate the balance between historical and modern gameplay elements. Future installments are anticipated to delve deeper into contemporary storylines, though the details are still shrouded in mystery.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows, scheduled for release on March 20, 2025, marks the series' inaugural journey into Japan. This new setting promises to introduce fresh gameplay mechanics and will likely influence the ongoing narrative of the Assassin-Templar conflict. Fans eagerly await to see how this entry will weave into the broader tapestry of the franchise.