Assassin’s Creed: 24-Minute Timeline Recap

As the much-anticipated release of Assassin's Creed Shadows approaches, IGN has crafted an ultimate recap of the sprawling Assassin's Creed franchise timeline, distilling over a decade of intricate plot twists into a concise 24-minute presentation. Despite encompassing over a dozen mainline titles, the chronology is surprisingly compact, largely because the series focuses more on immersive open-world exploration than on extended cinematic sequences.

The journey through the Assassin's Creed timeline starts in ancient civilizations such as Greece, Egypt, and Britain, before navigating through the Holy Land. As the narrative evolves, the focus increasingly shifts to modern-day events, adding complexity to the storyline. With Assassin's Creed Shadows, the developers are set to recalibrate the balance between historical and modern gameplay elements. While future games are poised to delve deeper into contemporary narratives, the specifics are yet to be revealed.

Assassin's Creed Shadows, slated for release on March 20, 2025, will be the franchise's inaugural venture into Japan, introducing new settings and gameplay mechanics. This installment is eagerly awaited by fans, who are keen to discover how it will influence the ongoing saga of the Assassin-Templar conflict.