Assassin’s Creed Timeline Condensed into a 24-Minute 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 boasting more than a dozen mainline titles, the entire chronology is surprisingly digestible, likely due to the focus on open-world exploration rather than extensive cutscenes.

The timeline begins with adventures in 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, though details remain undisclosed.

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