Chronological Guide to Completion Times for All Assassin’s Creed Games

Since its launch in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has captivated gamers worldwide with its immersive historical storytelling, complex gameplay mechanics, and thrilling conflicts between Assassins and Templars. With nearly two decades of annual game releases, the franchise has successfully transported players through various historical periods and locations.

For newcomers or those looking to revisit the series, a common question arises: What is the best way to experience the games chronologically? Additionally, how much time can players expect to invest in completing each title?

1. Completion Times for All Mainline Assassin’s Creed Games

Assassin's Creed Mirage — Assassin’s Creed Mirage | Source: Ubisoft

To complete the main games of the Assassin’s Creed series, players should be prepared to invest approximately 298.5 hours. For those seeking to uncover every secret and achieve 100% completion, this number skyrockets to roughly 825 hours.

Below is a concise table outlining each of the mainline games in the Assassin’s Creed series, along with average completion times sourced from HowLongToBeat:

Game	Time to Complete	Time for 100% Completion
Assassin’s Creed	15 hours	32.5 hours
Assassin’s Creed 2	19 hours	35 hours
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood	15.5 hours	41.5 hours
Assassin’s Creed Revelations	12.5 hours	34 hours
Assassin’s Creed 3	16 hours	55 hours
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag	23.5 hours	60.5 hours
Assassin’s Creed Rogue	10.5 hours	35 hours
Assassin’s Creed Unity	17 hours	78.5 hours
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate	18.5 hours	54.5 hours
Assassin’s Creed Origins	30 hours	84.5 hours
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey	45 hours	143 hours
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla	61 hours	144 hours
Assassin’s Creed Mirage	15 hours	27 hours

Average Completion Times for Mainline Assassin’s Creed Games

2. Completion Times for All Assassin’s Creed DLCs

Assassin's Creed Valhalla — Assassin’s Creed Valhalla | Source: Ubisoft

The downloadable content (DLC) for Assassin’s Creed can significantly prolong the gaming experience, adding around 105 hours for completing the DLCs and increasing to 160 hours for 100% completion. This added time illustrates how DLCs are essential for understanding the overall length of the series.

When combined with the main games, total completion times soar to approximately 403.5 hours for finishing all titles and an astonishing 985 hours to achieve 100% across every game, main and DLC included.

DLC	Hours to Beat	Hours for 100%
Assassin’s Creed II: The Battle Of Forli	1.5 hours	2 hours
Assassin’s Creed II: Bonfire Of The Vanities	2 hours	2 hours
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood – The Da Vinci Disappearance	2.5 hours	3 hours
Assassin’s Creed: Revelations – The Lost Archive	2 hours	3 hours
Assassin’s Creed III: The Tyranny of King Washington	5 hours	9 hours
Assassin’s Creed: Freedom Cry	4 hours	7.5 hours
Assassin’s Creed: Unity – Dead Kings	3.5 hours	8 hours
Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper	3 hours	8 hours
Assassin’s Creed Origins: The Hidden Ones	4 hours	7.5 hours
Assassin’s Creed Origins: The Curse of the Pharaohs	8 hours	16 hours
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade	6.5 hours	12.5 hours
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – The Fate of Atlantis	15 hours	28 hours
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids	8.5 hours	18 hours
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: The Siege of Paris	6 hours	14 hours
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarok	10 hours	21.5 hours

Average Completion Times for Assassin’s Creed DLCs

3. Completion Times for All Assassin’s Creed Spin-Offs

Assassin's Creed Unity — Assassin’s Creed Unity | Source: Ubisoft

The series has also seen various spin-off titles, many of which are now free-to-play or gacha-based games. Earlier spin-offs focused more on creative experimentation on handheld consoles, diverging from the core gameplay of the main series.

Typically, players can expect these spin-off games to offer short playtimes of around 6 hours for the main story and up to 15 hours for all additional content.

Game	Hours to Beat	Hours for 100%
Assassin’s Creed: Altaïr’s Chronicles	5 hours	6 hours
Assassin’s Creed Bloodlines	6 hours	14 hours
Assassin’s Creed 2: Discovery	4.5 hours	6 hours
Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation	8 hours	16 hours
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China	6 hours	17.5 hours
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India	5.5 hours	14 hours
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russia	6.5 hours	15 hours
Assassin’s Creed: Identity	3.5 hours	100 hours
Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR	12.5 hours	21.5 hours

Average Completion Times for Assassin’s Creed Spin-Offs

To fully experience the mainline Assassin’s Creed games, you would need to dedicate approximately six weeks of non-stop gaming. This extensive journey through time and intrigue promises worthwhile rewards. Are you ready to embark on this challenging experience within the vast universe of Assassin’s Creed?

4. Overview of Assassin’s Creed

The original Assassin’s Creed game launched the acclaimed franchise, introducing one of its most iconic characters, Altair. He embarks on a path of redemption following a botched mission. Developed and published by Ubisoft, the game marked a pivotal moment in gaming history with its impressive graphics, engaging action sequences, and compelling narrative.

This title has left an indelible mark on the childhoods of many players, cementing its place as a classic in gaming lore.

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