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From Assassin’s Creed II to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, these are the best Assassin’s Creed games of all time.

The Assassin’s Creed franchise has spanned the globe since it debuted in 2007, and entries have taken players from Renaissance Italy to Ancient Greece to the American Revolution. Along the way, the series has changed dramatically, from sequels that made good on the promise of past entries to entirely new takes on character progression.

So which games are the best out of Ubisoft’s long-running series? IGN’s biggest Assassin’s Creed fans came together to agree, argue, and eventually cull together our favorites. It’s worth noting this list pulls from the mainline Assassin’s Creed series of console releases, so no mobile or handheld entries were considered as they vary greatly in scope and design.

Without further ado, here are our top 10 Assassin’s Creed games.

The 10 Best Assassin’s Creed Games

10. Assassin’s Creed UnityAfter the tipsy sway of Black Flag’s pirate protagonist Edward Kenway, Assassin’s Creed Unity was a return to the tone of original Assassin’s Creed. As the first AC game to be exclusively released on Xbox One and Playstation 4 (alongside PC of course), Assassin’s Creed Unity was a graphical powerhouse for it’s time and boasted enormous crowds of NPCs, but its launch was a bit of a bumpy ride. The cavalcade of bugs, glitches, and an intensely overburdened map led some to flee the game, but those that stuck with it found a great setting in Revolutionary France, newly enhanced movement options that made scaling down the side of a building much easier, and fun, and multifaceted assassination missions. And frankly, seeing Notre Dame in all its glory makes AC Unity well worth the price of admission. width= /
9. Assassin’s Creed RogueMeanwhile, that same year on the Xbox 360 and PS3, Assassin’s Creed Rogue introduced us to the Assassin-turned-Templar Shay Cormac for this pseudo-prequel to Assassin’s Creed 3 and Unity. Rogue trades Havannah for New York and the warm waters of the Caribbean for the ice flows of the North Atlantic and riverlands of the Hudson Valley, but keeps. and even expands on. the excellent naval combat and Arkham-esque swordplay of Black Flag. The story may not take any huge risks to upset the franchise formula of Assassins: good, Templars: bad, but it’s an interesting trip through the looking glass to see how things operate on the other side of the hidden blade, and a must-play if you loved Black Flag but don’t want to play it for the fifth time. width= / 8. Assassin’s Creed RevelationsAssassin’s Creed: Revelations wrapped up Altair Ibn-La-Ahad and Ezio Auditore’s stories, and, despite some unremarkable additions like the Den Defense mode, it was a memorable and thrilling send off. From flying down ziplines in Constantinople to hanging out with Leonardo Da Vinci, Revelations was packed full of fascinating adventures. Ezio and Altair’s final chapter was, in a way, both a sign of things to come and a celebration of what came before. Not only did we get one final fling with these two after seeing them grow and learn from lives full of adventure, but we had a chance to say goodbye to the first era of Assassin’s Creed. width= / 7. Assassin’s Creed BrotherhoodAssassin’s Creed Brotherhood continues the story of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, cementing him as a fan-favorite protagonist for the series. It trades the diverse locations of Assassin’s Creed 2 for an expanded version of Rome and its surrounding countryside and builds on the new mechanics introduced in Assassins Creed 2 – swimming, property management, firearms, and recruitable allies. This chapter of Ezio’s story is filled with charm, wit, and drama, and, thanks to its updated combat, we got to be the aggressive combat assassin we all wanted to be. It was also the first game in the series to introduce Multiplayer, allowing players to step into the shoes of the Templars to see who among their friends truly was the best assassin or hunter. It may not have advanced the formula as much as its predecessor, but it’s still cherished by many as one of the very best. width= / 6. Assassin’s Creed ValhallaValhalla didn’t reinvent the wheel like Origins did, but it did make some pretty substantial changes. Combat is weightier and more impactful than ever before; traditional side quests have been replaced by world events, making exploration and discovery much more organic; and the absurd amount of loot you’d have to organize and sift through was toned down substantially, making rewards feel much more valuable on the whole. Eivor might not be our favorite of the Assassin’s Creed protagonists, but his (or her) story is an engaging one, and is one of the best blendings of historical fantasy and mythology that the series has ever seen. width= /

Assassin’s Creed Unity

After the tipsy sway of Black Flag’s pirate protagonist Edward Kenway, Assassin’s Creed Unity was a return to the tone of original Assassin’s Creed. As the first AC game to be exclusively released on Xbox One and Playstation 4 (alongside PC of course), Assassin’s Creed Unity was a graphical powerhouse for its time and boasted enormous crowds of NPCs, but its launch was a bit of a bumpy ride.

The cavalcade of bugs, glitches, and an intensely overburdened map led some to flee the game, but those that stuck with it found a great setting in Revolutionary France, newly enhanced movement options that made scaling down the side of a building much easier, and fun, and multifaceted assassination missions. And frankly, seeing Notre Dame in all its glory makes AC Unity well worth the price of admission.

Assassin’s Creed Rogue

Meanwhile, that same year on the Xbox 360 and PS3, Assassin’s Creed Rogue introduced us to the Assassin-turned-Templar Shay Cormac for this pseudo-prequel to Assassin’s Creed 3 and Unity. Rogue trades Havannah for New York and the warm waters of the Caribbean for the ice flows of the North Atlantic and riverlands of the Hudson Valley, but keeps. and even expands on. the excellent naval combat and Arkham-esque swordplay of Black Flag.

The story may not take any huge risks to upset the franchise formula of Assassins: good, Templars: bad, but it’s an interesting trip through the looking glass to see how things operate on the other side of the hidden blade, and a must-play if you loved Black Flag but don’t want to play it for the fifth time.

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations wrapped up Altair Ibn-La-Ahad and Ezio Auditore’s stories, and, despite some unremarkable additions like the Den Defense mode, it was a memorable and thrilling send off. From flying down ziplines in Constantinople to hanging out with Leonardo Da Vinci, Revelations was packed full of fascinating adventures.

Ezio and Altair’s final chapter was, in a way, both a sign of things to come and a celebration of what came before. Not only did we get one final fling with these two after seeing them grow and learn from lives full of adventure, but we had a chance to say goodbye to the first era of Assassin’s Creed.

Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood continues the story of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, cementing him as a fan-favorite protagonist for the series. It trades the diverse locations of Assassin’s Creed 2 for an expanded version of Rome and its surrounding countryside and builds on the new mechanics introduced in Assassins Creed 2 – swimming, property management, firearms, and recruitable allies. This chapter of Ezio’s story is filled with charm, wit, and drama, and, thanks to its updated combat, we got to be the aggressive combat assassin we all wanted to be.

It was also the first game in the series to introduce Multiplayer, allowing players to step into the shoes of the Templars to see who among their friends truly was the best assassin or hunter. It may not have advanced the formula as much as its predecessor, but it’s still cherished by many as one of the very best.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

Valhalla didn’t reinvent the wheel like Origins did, but it did make some pretty substantial changes. Combat is weightier and more impactful than ever before; traditional side quests have been replaced by world events, making exploration and discovery much more organic; and the absurd amount of loot you’d have to organize and sift through was toned down substantially, making rewards feel much more valuable on the whole.

Eivor might not be our favorite of the Assassin’s Creed protagonists, but his (or her) story is an engaging one, and is one of the best blendings of historical fantasy and mythology that the series has ever seen.

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

Assassin’s Creed games are often as defined by their locations as they are their protagonists, and Syndicate’s 19th Century Victorian London in the throes of industrialization may be the most memorable of the bunch. Sneaking around factories, racing horse-drawn carriages down the street, and even fighting Jack the Ripper all ground Syndicate in a setting that, while still fantastical, feels real.

Contributing to this sense of place is the string-heavy score from Journey composer Austin Wintory that doesn’t sound like anything else in the series before or after: dueling protagonists Jacob and Evie Fry even have their own soundtracks. It’s a small touch, but it’s one in a string of small touches that makes Syndicate’s world cohesive. Also, it’s hard to recall any game this side of Bloodborne that lets you fight this effectively with a cane.

Assassin’s Creed II

In many ways, we have Assassin’s Creed II to thank for not only proving the formula works but for also giving us the defining analogy of a video game sequel fulfilling the promise of its underwhelming original. Though later entries would add even more depth, ACII made assassination missions more dynamic, with increased flexibility in how you approached objectives, more options for hiding or causing distractions, better combat, and better mobility with the ability to actually swim. New catacomb missions let players put their parkour skills to the test, the upgradeable homebase villa gave players a reason to keep investing in picking up collectibles and coins, and new weapons and gear from everyone’s favorite video game character, Leonardo da Vinci, kept gameplay fresh.

All of these changes were also connected to a beautifully realized Italian Renaissance era that introduced an all-time protagonist, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, and meaningful additions to the current-day story that brought the two time periods together in the wildest way possible. I mean, you fistfight the pope only to have an otherworldly deity speak through Ezio to Desmond in the present day. It was an unforgettable ending to an entry that proved how incredible Assassin’s Creed could be. Oh, and it’s got one of the weirdest video game references of all time. (If we have the footage, cue up the “It’s a me, Mario” scene, otherwise you can just cut this whole final line.)

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Assassins’ Creed Odyssey takes Origins’ combat style and new-found FOCUS on role-playing, adds some extra ingredients to the mix, then sets it all against the sprawling backdrop of Ancient Greece, aflame with the war between Athens and Sparta. It’s an enormous, vibrant game, with some of the most stunning vistas we’ve seen in the series; both at land and sea (naval warfare returns here, and it’s wonderful).

The new spin on Assassin’s Creed’s notoriety system sees you hunted across these environments, in a series of cat-and-mouse chases that are the most tense in any Assassin’s Creed to date, while the nation struggle system sees you fighting large scale battles in the name of Athens or Sparta. It’s also got a relatively compelling story for a game that can take 60-odd hours to beat, with some eccentric sidequests, fronted by a genuinely charismatic protagonist. whether you play as a male or female. Even after you finish Odyssey, there’s still so much to plunder and discover, and it’s a delight to simply exist in its world.

Assassin’s Creed: Origins

Origins marked a turning point in the series. It was the game that turned Assassin’s Creed from a stealth-focused action-adventure, into a straight-up open world RPG with a size and scope rivaled only by very few games. But even setting the historical significance of Assassin’s Creed Origins aside, it’s important to note that it’s also just a damn good Assassin’s Creed game.

Its central story involving Bayek and Aya, who initially set out to find justice for their murdered son and ultimately wind up founding the order that would eventually become the Assassin’s Brotherhood, is extremely compelling; the world of ancient Egypt is a marvel to explore; and while many facets of its mechanics were improved in later games, the shift to loot-based progression and a more action RPG style of combat was just the kind of shot in the arm that the series needed to reinvigorate it in the eyes of fans.

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag

After a long run of assassin protagonists, Black Flag tried something different, introducing us to a main character who was a pirate first, and an assassin second. and the ensuing adventure thrived because of it. It introduced a massively entertaining sandbox playground in the Caribbean, featuring a plethora of islands teeming with treasure and activities to embark upon. and an upgrade system that made the idea of hunting wild animals and harpooning something other than a chore. Instead of relegating the idea of sailing as means to an end, it built upon the framework of Assassin’s Creed 3’s naval combat to make nautical adventures the shining point of Black Flag.

Whether it was hunting hapless merchant ships or bracing against some of the toughest buccaneers ever to sail the seas, attacking other ships cemented itself as something too good to pass up any time one floated by on screen. Aided by its impressive seamless transition from land to sea, it allowed the freedom of choice for players to either sail circles around enemy ships while blasting them to pieces, or ramming head on to leap onto the enemy ship, before unloading a brace of pistols like a whirling dervish. Not only did Assassin’s Creed Black Flag cement itself as one of the greatest in the series, it has easily become one of the greatest pirate games to immerse yourself in as well.

Upcoming Assassin‘s Creed Games

If you’re wondering what’s coming next in the world of Assassin’s Creed, there are a few titles to keep on your radar. Assassin’s Creed Mirage is set to release sometime later this year, taking place in Baghdad twenty years before the events of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and there are two more Assassin’s Creed games currently in the works: Assassin’s Creed: Codename Red and Assassin’s Creed: Codename Jade. Assassin’s Creed Infinity is also on the horizon, but this is a hub rather than a game where you’ll be able to access all future Assassin’s Creed games.

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Assassin’s Creed Games In Order

Here are all of the Assassin’s Creed games ever made, listed in chronological order of their release, complete with a brief overview of each AC game.

Assassin’s Creed is undoubtedly one of the biggest and most popular contemporary video game franchises, and it is also one of the most recognizable titles to come out of Ubisoft.

It has also been the source of much controversy due to the way the franchise seemed to stagnate for years after it initially became popular.

The franchise has been around for over ten years at this point, with a total of over 20 games released in that time span.

The next one is already on the way, so here is a list of all the Assassin’s Creed games released so far, including a short overview of each one.

Main Series

The main series includes games that belong to the Canon for Assassin’s Creed, and they are the games released for PC and major consoles.

Assassin’s Creed

Release date: November 13, 2007

Platforms: Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows

Believe it or not, the original Assassin’s Creed game was very unique at the time it came out. It featured an interesting take on storytelling by using genetic memory as a means of throwing us back to the medieval ages in the Middle East. We take on the role of an assassin named Altair ibn La-Ahad as he stabbs his way through sprawling medieval cities.

Despite how spectacular this all seemed initially, anyone who played the first game will agree that it devolves into repetition fairly quickly. Because of this, the first Assassin’s Creed would serve mainly as a launching platform for the games that would come afterward and make more of the concepts that it introduced.

Assassin’s Creed II

Release date: November 17, 2009

Platforms: Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, OS X

Assassin’s Creed II is a direct follow-up to the first game that takes place immediately after its modern-day events. It makes a significant leap when it comes to the era that the player would be assassinating in this time – Renaissance-era Italy.

Ultimately, Assassin’s Creed II is one of the most widely beloved entries in the series. It introduced one of the most likable and recognizable Assassin’s Creed protagonists – Ezio Auditore da Firenze – but it also made some critical improvements to the gameplay that helped streamline and diversify it, making it a more enjoyable experience.

Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood

Release date: November 16, 2010

Platforms: Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, OS X

Brotherhood is a continuation of Ezio’s story, which doesn’t deviate much from the mechanics of Assassin’s Creed II. Instead, it simply builds upon them, most notably by adding a new management system that allows the player to recruit people as assassins. Players can then call upon them for aid in combat or send on missions that would yield various rewards.

Other than that, there were some minor changes to the combat that made it more fluid. Brotherhood was also the first Assassin’s Creed game to include competitive multiplayer.

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations

Release date: November 15, 2011

Platforms: Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows

Revelations is the final chapter of Ezio’s story, and it features a dramatic shift in setting, migrating from Italian cities such as Firenze and Rome to the heart of the Ottoman Empire – Istanbul. However, there were no such major changes in regards to the core gameplay mechanics.

The only notable additions were the “hookblade,” which allowed for zipline traversal of the city and some new assassination opportunities, as well as a tower defense minigame. As such, Revelations remains a quite forgettable entry in the series – unless you’re in it for the story, that is, as it wraps up Ezio’s story quite nicely, and in a way that is sure to pluck at the heartstrings of the original game’s fans.

Assassin’s Creed III

Release date: October 30, 2012

Platforms: Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Wii U, Nintendo Switch

Assassin’s Creed III makes another timeline jump, although not one as major as that of Assassin’s Creed II. This time, the game takes place during the American Revolutionary War. We play as a Native American named Ratonhnhaké:ton who adopts the alias of Connor to blend into American society.

The game moves the FOCUS away from sprawling urban environments to the untamed wilderness of the Civil War era America, and the free-running mechanics are adapted accordingly. Other than that, it also introduced weather changes, animal hunting, naval exploration, and several new weapons not seen in earlier games.

The game was remastered for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and the Nintendo Switch in March 2019.

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag

Release date: October 29, 2013

Platforms: Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Wii U

Black Flag, like the previous game, is also set in the Colonial era, although it takes place several decades before the events of Assassin’s Creed III. The player assumes the role of Edward Kenway, the grandfather of the previous game’s protagonist.

As obviously implied by the pirate theme, Black Flag places a lot of importance on naval exploration. It also adopts a more open-world approach than any of the games that came before it.

Apart from the upgradeable ship, the ability to build up your assassins’ guild like in Brotherhood, and the improved naval combat, Black Flag didn’t introduce any other major components to the Assassin’s Creed formula.

Assassin’s Creed: Freedom Cry

Release date: February 25, 2014

Platforms: Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows

Freedom Cry was initially launched in December 2013 as a DLC for Black Flag, but it was released as an independent game soon after. Considering its original purpose, the expectations were never too high from the start.

It features a new protagonist, Adéwalé, a former slave turned assassin, and the events of the game/DLC take place twenty years after those of Black Flag.

Unsurprisingly, Freedom Cry doesn’t offer any big changes in terms of mechanics and storytelling. This is only natural, considering that it was initially a DLC. It does, however, add a good amount of new content and some new pieces of gear that help make Freedom Cry feel distinct from Black Flag, if only marginally so.

Assassin’s Creed: Rogue

Release date: November 11, 2014

Platforms: Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows

The final game to be set in the Colonial era, Rogue is one of the staler Assassin’s Creed games.

It is the first and only game that would have the player assuming the role of a Templar rather than that of an assassin, and there are some gameplay changes to reflect this. Most notably, a greater accent is placed on some more conspicuous weapons, such as the grenade launcher.

Rogue continues the naval exploration trend of its predecessor, moving the setting from the Caribbean to the Arctic, but no big changes to the core mechanics were made, apart from the addition of new weapons.

The game was originally released only for the PS3 and the Xbox 360, ported to PC a year later, and was finally made available on the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One in the form of a 2018 remaster.

Assassin’s Creed: Unity

Release date: November 11, 2014

Platforms: Playstation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows

After the brief naval detour of Black Flag and Rogue, Assassin’s Creed migrates back to the expansive European cities with Unity, as we assume the role of Arno Dorian, an assassin operating in Paris during the French Revolution.

Unity also put a greater accent on RPG elements, as it allowed a greater deal of character customization and their play style than what was seen in the previous entries.

Other than that, it was the first game to feature cooperative multiplayer. It did not expand much upon the core formula apart from adding – you guessed it – more weapons. Most notably, there’s the Phantom Blade, which is essentially just the crossbow and the traditional Hidden Blade combined into a single weapon.

Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate

Release date: October 23, 2015

Platforms: Playstation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows

Syndicate takes a minor temporal step ahead of Unity in terms of the setting, moving from Revolution-era Paris to the Victorian era London. This is the first game in the series to feature multiple protagonists, as both of the Frye twins (Jacob and Evie) are playable throughout the game.

Gameplay-wise, the only notable additions are, once again, a selection of new melee and ranged weapons, while the multiplayer aspect of the game is omitted entirely. Ultimately, Syndicate was the last Assassin’s Creed game before the big shift that Origins would bring.

Assassin’s Creed: Origins

Release date: October 7, 2017

Platforms: Playstation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows

Origins broke the years-long stagnation of the franchise by introducing some major changes, both in terms of setting and in terms of gameplay. It takes us all the way back to Ptolemaic Egypt and greatly refreshes the stale Assassin’s Creed formula with a new combat system and RPG elements.

A big change to the combat system was the introduction of hitboxes, as opposed to the paired animation system of the previous games. What this means is that the player can damage multiple enemies with a single attack. This is a two-way street, however, as it is easier for multiple enemies to overwhelm the player.

As such, Origins provides a more dynamic combat experience that feels ever so fresh and fluid compared to what we were used to with this franchise. The game also features a much more spacious open-world than what we’ve seen before, allowing the player to switch seamlessly between the cities and the wilderness of ancient Egypt.

Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey

Release date: October 5, 2018

Platforms: Playstation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows

Released in late 2018, Odyssey takes place several hundred years before Origins. It focuses on the Hellenic world and the Peloponnesian War (nothing to do with Homer’s Odyssey, mind you), and allows the player to choose which side they wish to fight for.

The game also allows the player to pick between two protagonists (Alexios or Kassandra), both of whom are mercenaries and descendants of none other than King Leonidas.

Gameplay-wise, it continues in the footsteps of Origins, featuring plenty of RPG elements, a wide selection of weapons, and a huge open world to explore. On top of that, it also marks the return of naval combat, which is similar to what was already seen in Black Flag and Rogue.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

Release date: November 10, 2020

Platforms: Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Stadia, Microsoft Windows

Launched in November 2020, along with the new Playstation and Xbox consoles, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will take the players straight from ancient Greece to the 9th century AD. It focuses on the VIKING invasion of Britain and the ensuing conflict between them and Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. The player walks in the shoes of a VIKING named Eivor, who will be much more customizable than past protagonists were.

On the gameplay front, Valhalla mostly expands on the mechanics from Origins and Odyssey, albeit with a greater FOCUS on stealth, some minor new gameplay mechanics, and some new weapons that fit the setting such as flails and greatswords.

On top of that, Valhalla presents a wider array of enemy types with different abilities, as well as better AI, all of which helps keep the game fresh in the long run.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Platforms: Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Amazon Luna

The next game on the list is Assassin’s Creed Mirage, which will be released in 2023. The game will bring you back to its original roots and FOCUS on stealth and cunning gameplay.

Players will find themselves in the shoes of Basim, before he joined what would essentially become the Assasin’s Order. It takes place partly in Baghdad around 20 years before the events in Valhalla.

Spin-offs

In the second category, we will be covering the non-Canon Assassin’s Creed games (spin-off video games).

These games are generally simpler and smaller in scope, as they are developed mainly for handheld consoles and/or smartphones.

Assassin’s Creed: Altair’s Chronicles

Release date: February 5, 2008

Platforms: Nintendo DS, Android, iOS, webOS, Symbian, Jave ME, Windows Phone

Altair’s Chronicles is the first of the lesser spin-offs of the main series. It is a prequel to the original Assassin’s Creed and was developed primarily for the Nintendo DS. Even though it is a 3D game, it adopts a side-scrolling progression through levels and actually lacks the open-world exploration that had been a staple of the franchise for years.

In addition to the DS, the game was also released for a variety of mobile operating systems, including iOS, Android, Symbian, Windows Phone, and even Java ME. Plus, it has been released for the Linux-based webOS, which is used by many LG Smart TVs today.

Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines

Release date: November 17, 2009

Platforms: Playstation Portable

Following almost two years after Altair’s Chronicles, Bloodlines was developed exclusively for the PSP. Thanks to the more powerful hardware found in Sony’s handheld console, Bloodlines managed to stay much truer to the standard Assassin’s Creed formula than Altair’s Chronicles did. It included free roaming and pretty much retained the combat system of the first game.

Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery

Release date: November 17, 2009

Platforms: Nintendo DS, iOS

Launched alongside Assassin’s Creed II, Discovery was a 2.5D side-scroller similar to Altair’s Chronicles. With that in mind, the gameplay was rather basic, although the formula was well adapted to a 2.5D environment. In addition to the DS, the game was also released on iOS several months later.

Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation

Release date: October 30, 2012

Platforms: Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Playstation Vita

Liberation, much like Discovery, was released alongside a main game. However, Liberation was developed primarily for the PS Vita, and it was closer to a full-fledged Assassin’s Creed game than any of the handheld games that came before it. It retained an open-world setting, featuring more advanced graphics, as well as the series’ fluid combat system.

Liberation was ported to the PS3, the Xbox 360, and Windows two years after the release of the original in the form of Assassin’s Creed: Liberation HD. Among other things, the most obvious improvement was made in the graphics department, and the game was better adapted to the new platforms.

Furthermore, it was remastered once again and released as Assassin’s Creed Liberation Remastered in March 2019 for the Xbox One, the PlayStation 4, and the PC.

Assassin’s Creed: Pirates

Release date: December 5, 2013

Released soon after Black Flag, Assassin’s Creed: Pirates was a game developed primarily for iOS and Android smartphones. As such, it was a fairly simple game that focused on real-time ship combat. It was eventually removed from both the App Store and the Play Store.

Assassin’s Creed Identity

Release date: February 25, 2016

Another mobile game, Identity was developed first for Apple’s iOS and was subsequently released on Android three months later. It is highly reminiscent of Assassin’s Creed II and Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, as it goes back to Renaissance-era Italy.

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China

Release date: April 21, 2015

Platforms: Playstation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Playstation Vita

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China is the first game in the three-game series of 2.5D platformers inspired by the main Assassin’s Creed series. Chronicles: China moves away from photorealism in favor of a more simplistic, watercolor-style graphics, and does a great job of adapting the series to the new genre.

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India

Release date: January 12, 2016

Platforms: Playstation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Playstation Vita

The second game in the Chronicles series is India, and it takes place during the conflict between the Sikh Empire and the East India Company, mid-way through the 19 th century. The mechanics remain identical to those of China, despite more detail-heavy graphics and some new signature weapons of that period.

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russia

Release date: February 9, 2016

Platforms: Playstation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Playstation Vita

Released only a month after India, Russia is the closing chapter in the Chronicles series. It takes place during the October Revolution in 1918, which is the furthest in time any Assassin’s Creed game went when it comes to the setting.

As before, the only addition to the game were some new weapons that could be found in said period, while the graphics adopt a more washed-out aesthetic to do justice to the era it portrays.

Assassin’s Creed Unity: Arno’s Chronicles

Assassin’s Creed Unity: Arno’s Chronicles is a bit of an odd title in the franchise. At its core, the game is a simple 2D action-platformer whose main distinguishing features lie in the fact that it is completely offline and free from any microtransactions. However, relatively few people ever played it, and for a good reason.

Namely, the game was released exclusively on a small selection of Huawei Honor smartphones. While it was originally only supposed to be a timed exclusive, it never actually ended up being introduced to the Play Store, or any other store for that matter.

To this day, the game is only available pre-installed on a couple of Huawei Honor models from 2017 and 2018, and though it would theoretically be possible to download an APK and run the game on other Android smartphones, the lack of support would likely lead to a very buggy experience on newer versions of Android.

Assassin’s Creed: Rebellion

Release date: November 21, 2018

The latest of the Assassin’s Creed mobile spinoffs, Rebellion is a free-to-play mobile strategy/RPG game. It takes place during the Spanish Inquisition, though it features a diverse cast of characters from different parts of the world, including recognizable ones such as Ezio himself.

The gameplay is pretty much what you’d expect from this type of game, though the “chibi” character design is a first for the series.

Remasters and Collections

Lastly, we’ve put together a brief overview of all the remasters and collections of Assassin’s Creed games that were released over the years.

• Assassin’s Creed: Heritage Collection (2013) – A collection of the first five games (AC 1, AC 2, Brotherhood, Revelations, and AC 3) released for the PS 3, Xbox 360, and PC.
• Assassin’s Creed: The Americas Collection (2014) – The second collection that included three Assassin’s Creed game that took place in the Americas at the time i.e. AC 3, Liberation, and Black Flag, also released for the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.
• Assassin’s Creed: Liberation HD (2014) – The remaster of the original Assassin’s Creed Liberation for the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.
• Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection (2016) – Remaster/collection that included Assassin’s Creed II, Brotherhood, and Revelations, released for the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One.
• Assassin’s Creed: Rogue Remastered (2018) – Remaster of Rogue for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
• Assassin’s Creed III Remastered (2019) – Remaster of Assassin’s Creed III for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
• Assassin’s Creed: Liberation Remastered (2019) – The second remaster of Liberation for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
• Assassin’s Creed: Rebel Collection (2019) – A collection that includes remastered versions of Black Flag and Rogue, released only for the Nintendo Switch.

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Assassin’s Creed Origins, For Honor: Marching Fire Edition, and

If you’re looking for some games to play while you wait for the Xbox Bethesda Games Showcase coming up (subtle plug – 10 a.m. PT on June 12, tune in at twitch.com/Xbox!), I may have one or two or six suggestions for you to choose from. If you want to explore the past, space, or being a ninja – which was everything I ever wanted in my childhood – we’ve got the games for you. Let’s take a peek at what’s coming in the next two weeks.

Coming Soon

For Honor: Marching Fire Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 1Dive into Arcade Mode, an endless PvE experience playable solo or with friends. Defend or attack a castle in Breach, a strategic 4v4 PvP mode. You’ll have access to unique, customizable Heroes across four factions, including the Wu Lin faction, giving you even more choices in how to take to the battlefield!

Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection (Console and PC) – June 2Enjoy three games from the Ninja Gaiden series in this one title. All of the previously released game modes and DLC costumes for each title are included in this one set. In addition to Ryu Hayabusa, each of the other characters also have many different costumes to choose from, allowing you to enjoy action packed battles in whichever outfit you prefer.

Assassin’s Creed Origins (Cloud, Console and PC) – June 7Set in mysterious Ancient Egypt, Assassin’s Creed Origins is a new beginning. Explore the Great Pyramids, sail down the Nile, and unveil dark secrets as you discover the founding of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.

Chorus (Cloud, Console, and PC) [email protected] – June 7Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons mind-bending abilities in this evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat and venture beyond waking reality.

Disc Room (Cloud, Console, and PC) [email protected] – June 7The year is 2089 and a giant disc has appeared in orbit of Jupiter. Step into the oversized space suit of a brave scientist and explore this sprawling intergalactic slaughterhouse. Don’t be afraid to die a little, your next run is just a button press away.

Spacelines from the Far Out (Console and PC) [email protected] – June 7Available on day one with Game Pass:Spacelines from the Far Out is a ‘roguelike-like’ co-op management game about airlines in space, featuring unlockable spaceships, upgrades, characters and customizations, randomly-generated challenges, trips and itineraries, with a generous serving of 60s space-age flair and jazz!

Ubisoft Games in the Xbox App for PC

Since the launch of Rainbow Six: Extraction and Rainbow Six: Siege with PC Game Pass earlier this year, we have made improvements to the Xbox app on PC to make it easier to search for and install Ubisoft games via Ubisoft Connect. That means you’ll be able to search, install, and jump right into For Honor: Marching Fire Edition and Assassin’s Creed Origins when they are added to the PC library.

For more information on accessing Ubisoft games with PC Game Pass or to get a head start on connecting your Game Pass account with Ubisoft Connect, visit Ubisoft’s Help page to learn more.

DLC / Game Updates

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – Knights of the Mediterranean DLC – Available nowGame Pass members save up to 10%! Experience the Italy and Malta civilizations in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, including the brand new, casual friendly Tycoon Game Mode, and the first ever set of Historical Maps, which bring endless replayability with a historical twist. Learn more here.

Microsoft Flights Simulator – Top Gun: Maverick Expansion – Available nowTake your skills to stratospheric heights with the free Top Gun: Maverick Expansion, available now in Microsoft Flight Simulator! This expansion, created in partnership with the “Top Gun: Maverick” film and Paramount Pictures, will push your piloting abilities to the limits and beyond! Learn more here.

No Man’s Sky: Leviathan Expedition – Available nowThe 7th No Man’s Sky expedition, Leviathan, finds Travellers trapped in a time-loop curse suspected to trace back to a near-mythical space creature. Join the community effort to help recover memory fragments, lost remnants of previous loops, and liberate the universe in this unique rogue-like survival adventure. Jam-packed with rewards, including the WhaleStalker Cloak, Temporal Starship Trail and, the ultimate prize, the Leviathan itself, an imposing living frigate to add to your fleet. Learn more here.

Sea of Thieves: Lost Sands Adventure – Available until June 9Restoration or ruin – you decide! Side with either Merrick or the Servant of the Flame to determine the future of Golden Sands Outpost in ‘Lost Sands’, Sea of Thieves’ fourth time-limited Adventure running from May 26 to June 9! Learn more here.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

Assassin’s Creed Origins: Deluxe Pack – June 7Upgrade your game experience with the Deluxe Pack as you discover the origins of the Assassin’s Brotherhood. The Deluxe Pack includes: The Ambush at Sea mission, The Desert Cobra pack (including one outfit, two legendary weapons, one legendary shield, and one mount) and three Ability points.

Madden NFL 22: MUT MVP Bundle – Available nowScore Madden NFL 22 Ultimate Team MVP content including a Mahomes or Brady Elite Item and 11 Team Fantasy Packs with the MUT MVP Bundle.

Eternal Return: Skins and Boosts Premium Bundle – Available now skins to make your characters look even cooler! What’s not to love? Unlock A-Coin and XP Boosts and 3 skins: Midnight Shinobi Yuki, Champion Jan and Magnolia Oracle Hyejin! Everything you need to leave your mark on Lumia Island!

Smite: Slipknot Starter Pass – Available nowUnlock the Gods for Slipknot! Claim your Slipknot Starter Pass including Poseidon, Chaac, Raijin, and more! Learn more here.

Leaving June 15

The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. As always, this is your time to show them some love before they go! Remember, this doesn’t have to be goodbye as you can save up to 20% on your purchase to keep them in your library!

• Darkest Dungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Dungeons Dragons: Dark Alliance (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Greedfall (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Limbo (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Worms Rumble (Cloud, Console, and PC)

We’re not done for June, so keep an eye on The Wire or PC and Xbox Game Pass and Instagram for more games, more release dates, and possibly a few surprises now and again. We’ll see you on June 12 for the Xbox Bethesda Games Showcase, and back here soon! Cheers!

Is Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on Xbox Game Pass?

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Can you play Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on Xbox Game Pass? Here’s what we know about playing the Norse-themed Assassin’s Creed game on Xbox Series S|X through Microsoft’s subscription service.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla signaled another milestone chapter for Ubisoft’s RPG franchise, as it offered one of the biggest open-world experiences yet for the long-running series.

Though there are several new Assassin’s Creed games in the works, players are wondering if you can play Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on Xbox Game Pass.

Well, we’ve got you covered. Here’s what you need to know about playing Valhalla via Microsoft’s popular subscription service.

Is Assassin’s Creed Valhalla coming to Xbox Game Pass?

Presently, it hasn’t been officially confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is arriving on Xbox Game Pass.

Nonetheless, Xbox focused tracking account, Game Pass Counter, made players aware that the game was spotted on the Polish Xbox Store. The discovery was originally brought to light by @XGP_pl.

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The 2020 RPG game “was spotted on the Polish Xbox store as being a part of Game Pass! Could signify that the game is set to join the service soon,” said the user.

LEAK:#XboxGamePass Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla was spotted on the Polish Xbox store as being a part of Game Pass! Could signify that the game is set to join the service soon Source: @XGP_plhttps://t.co/3ETEwqAWzb piccom/T29nOv0dgK

— Game Pass Counter (@gamepasscounter) November 11, 2022

As seen in the screenshot, the game can be seen alongside Assassin’s Creed Origins with a Game Pass label on its Xbox Store artwork.

Developers Ubisoft have yet to confirm whether Valhalla is set to drop on the service, though it wouldn’t be the first time a popular AAA title has been spotted ahead of a release date.

Games such as Deathloop and Battlefield 2042 were both rumored to be available through Game Pass for months. If exploring the Norse-themed era of the franchise isn’t appealing to you, then there are plenty of other adventures from Ubisoft to look forward to.