The first is set in the 21st century, where the battle between the Templars (who have become a multimillion corporation called Abstergo), and the Assassins (who have gone into hiding) has turned into one of espionage, subterfuge and black-ops skirmishes. In the series canon, these groups have existed and continue to exist secretly since early human history (Adam and Eve are shown in one scene, and could be considered the first Assassins) up to the present day.Įach main game has two separate plots. The overarching plot centers on a ancient war that stretches over all of human history, between two organizations that became public during The Crusades: The Knights Templar, who wish for mankind to be united in peace under their control, and the Assassins, who fight against the Templars for the free will of humanity. Since the first release of Assassin's Creed on November 13, 2007, the franchise has grown and is now a sprawling web of characters in many different time periods and in many different media formats: along with the main series games, there are several spinoff games, short films, novelizations, multiple comic book series, interactive web content, a live-action film, and a planned Netflix series.Īssassin's Creed is a science fiction/alternate history themed series. The series combines elements of historical fiction, science fiction, conspiracy and intrigue when fictional characters intertwined with real-world historical events and figures It is often considered to be the 'spiritual successor' to the Prince of Persia series, Assassin's Creed took inspiration from the novel Alamut by the Slovenian writer Vladimir Bartol, based on the historical Hashashin sect of the medieval Middle East.

Assassin's Creed, a full-length film released in 2016, starring Michael Fassbender and Marion CotillardĪssassin's Creed is a video game series developed by Ubisoft which was also developed by Ubisoft Montreal.

Assassin's Creed: Embers, a short film serving as Ezio's epilogue and part of Shao Jun's story.

Assassin's Creed: Lineage, three short films serving as a prequel to Assassin's Creed: II and starring Ezio's father, Giovanni Auditore.Assassin's Creed (non-canonical, French comics produced by Le Deux Royaumes).

Assassin's Creed: Subject Four by DC Comics.

A board game titled Assassin's Creed: Arena (2014).

A mobile spin-off game of Assassin's Creed: Black flag, titled Assassin's Creed: Pirates.

Two mobile RPGs, Assassin's Creed: Identity and Assassin's Creed: Rebellion.

A role playing/trading card game titled Assassin's Creed: Memories.

Freedom Cry (DLC, 2013, later released in 2014 as a standalone game titled Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry).

The Tyranny of King Washington (DLC,2013).

The main Assassin's Creed franchise consists of the following titles: Major Games

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