Assassin's Creed: 24-Minute Timeline Recap

IGN has released a concise 24-minute recap of the sprawling Assassin's Creed timeline, perfectly summarizing the major plot twists 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 gameplay rather than extensive cutscenes.

The timeline begins with explorations of ancient Greece, Egypt, and Britain, eventually reaching the Holy Land. However, the narrative increasingly shifts towards modern-day events, adding complexity. Assassin's Creed Shadows, launching March 20, 2025, aims to rebalance this, with future installments expected to feature more prominent contemporary storylines, although specifics remain undisclosed.

Assassin's Creed Shadows marks the series' debut in Japan, offering a fresh setting and new gameplay mechanics. This new entry promises to significantly impact the overarching Assassin-Templar conflict narrative.