Over time, Assassin’s Creed has gained a massive following and has become one of the most beloved franchises ever. With numerous installments set in diverse historical eras, here is a comprehensive list of all Assassin’s Creed games in chronological order.
Despite some recent bumps in the road, fans’ overall relationship with Assassin’s Creed has been positive. This has been evident in the continued audience for even the lower-earning games in the franchise.
One major factor in its popularity is that each installment is set in a distinct era. Therefore, if you are curious about the historical context of each game, we will guide you through the entire series of Assassin’s Creed games in chronological order.
How many Assassin’s Creed Mainline Games Are There
Since 2007, Ubisoft has released a grand total of 13 Assassin’s Creed games for fans to enjoy.
The initial five games center around Desmond Miles, a bartender who discovers his ancestry ties him to renowned Assassins such as Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad and fan favorite Ezio Auditore. The remaining games delve into the individual stories of other characters, including Layla Hassan and Basim Ibn Ishaq, and their past lives.
Regardless of whether they continue with the open-world structure or introduce a completely new concept in the future, it is safe to anticipate that the final product will offer a unique and unparalleled experience.
All Assassin’s Creed Mainline Games in Chronological Order
If you’re in search of the chronological order of all the Assassin’s Creed games that have been released, we have it organized for you:
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (431 – 422 BC)
- Period/Era: Peloponnesian War
- Year of release: 2018
- Developer: Ubisoft Quebec
- Platforms: PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch / Windows / Stadia
The tale of Odyssey takes place in Ancient Greece and centers around the older of two siblings (either Alexios or Kassandra, depending on the player’s preference). This sibling is a renowned mercenary, known as the Eagle Bearer, who was banished from Sparta for attempting to rescue their younger sibling from certain death.
This game allows you to embark on a journey to reunite the character’s family and discover intriguing secrets. Set in the midst of the dispute between Athens and Sparta, players have the option to fight for either the Delian League or the Peloponnesian League.
Additionally, in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, players will encounter various historical figures such as Euripides and Socrates, as well as legendary creatures including Medusa, the Cyclops, and the Minotaur.
Assassin’s Creed Origins (49 – 38 BC)
- Period/Era: Ptolemaic Egypt
- Year of release: 2017
- Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
- Platforms: PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / Windows / Stadia
Ubisoft’s Origins marked a new approach for the franchise and set the tone for subsequent mainline titles like Odyssey and Valhalla.
The protagonist of this narrative is Bayek of Siwa, a Nubian Medjay who seeks retribution for his son’s death while also exposing a clandestine and scheming group known as the Order of the Ancients, an early version of the Templar Order.
The game delves into the beginnings of the Assassin Brotherhood, also referred to as the Hidden Ones.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage (861 AD)
- Period/Era: Islamic Golden Age
- Year of release: 2023
- Developer: Ubisoft Bordeaux
- Platforms: PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Windows / iOS
The setting of Baghdad during the Anarchy at Samarra is the backdrop for Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the newest installment in the AC series. The narrative centers around Basim Ibn Ishaq.
Under the guidance of his mentor, Basim transforms from a street thief to a fully-fledged member of the Hidden Ones. He joins their cause to fight for peace and liberty against the Order of the Ancients, all while uncovering a troubling past.
In addition, the game includes notable figures from history such as Ali Ibn Muhammad, the Banu Musa brothers, Muhammad Ibn Tahir, and numerous others.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: A Journey to 9th Century England
- Period/Era: Viking invasion of England & Isu Era
- Year of release: 2020
- Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
- Platforms: PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Windows /Stadia
The plot of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is a work of fiction set during the Viking expansion into the British Isles. It centers on Eivor and his adoptive older brother, Sigurd.
Eivor, a Viking raider, is driven to establish a new Viking clan in England due to the political tensions in Norway. However, this decision leads Eivor to become embroiled in the ongoing conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Order of the Ancients.
The game offers the opportunity to explore Winchester, London, and York, as well as introduces significant characters such as the sons of the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok.
Assassin’s Creed in 1191 AD
- Period/Era: Third Crusade
- Year of release: 2007
- Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
- Platforms: PlayStation 3 / Xbox 360 / Windows
The initial release of the Assassin’s franchise is set in the Holy Land during the Third Crusade and follows the story of Desmond Miles, a bartender who uses a machine called Animus to experience the genetic memories of his ancestor, Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad.
To redeem himself after a failed mission, Altaïr, a proficient assassin, is given the assignment to take down 9 prominent figures involved in the Crusades. In the process, he will uncover crucial information regarding the ongoing conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order.
Assassin’s Creed II (1476 – 1499 AD)
- Period/Era: Italian Renaissance
- Year of release: 2009
- Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
- Platforms: PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4 / Xbox 360 / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch / Windows / OS X
Similar to the previous installment, Desmond once again experiences the memories of one of his ancestors, this time inhabiting the life of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, a nobleman living during the Italian Renaissance.
Ezio’s mission is to uncover the secrets left behind by the First Civilization. He hopes that by doing so, he can bring an end to the ongoing conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order, and also avenge the deaths of his father and brother, which occurred many years ago.
The game features well-known figures from history, such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Lorenzo de’ Medici, Caterina Sforza, and Rodrigo Borgia.
Brotherhood: The Beginning of Assassin’s Creed
- Period/Era: Italian Renaissance
- Year of release: 2010
- Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
- Platforms: PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4 / Xbox 360 / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch / Windows / OS X
The narrative of Ezio Auditore continues in Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, as he strives to revive the Assassin Brotherhood and liberate Rome from the formidable Borgia family’s grasp.
In order to achieve this, Ezio must weaken Borgia’s power in Rome by sabotaging and eliminating important individuals who are loyal to Cesare Borgia, the head of the family in the city.
Assassin’s Creed Revelations (1511-1512 AD)
- Period/Era: Ottoman Civil War, Third Crusade & Mongol invasion of the Levant
- Year of release: 2011
- Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
- Platforms: PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4 / Xbox 360 / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch / Windows
During his travels to Constantinople, Desmond once again experiences Ezio Auditore’s memories, as he had fallen into a coma during the events of Brotherhood.
Revelations follows an elderly Ezio as he embarks on a journey to obtain five keys needed to unlock a library constructed by Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad, Demond’s ancestor and the protagonist of the initial Assassin’s Creed game. However, Ezio becomes entangled in the battle for the Ottoman throne and a plot orchestrated by the Byzantine Templars while on his quest.
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (1715 – 1722 AD)
- Period/Era: Golden Age of Piracy
- Year of release: 2013
- Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
- Platforms: PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4 / Xbox 360 / Xbox One / Wii U / Nintendo Switch / Windows / Stadia
During the Golden Age of Piracy, the game transports you to the West Indies and tells the story of Edward Kenway, a Welsh pirate who is also the grandfather of Connor, the protagonist from Assassin’s Creed III.
During his quest for wealth in the Caribbean and his quest to establish himself as a renowned pirate captain, Edward becomes entangled in the rivalry between the Assassin Brotherhood and Templar Order as they compete for control of a fabled place known as the Observatory.
Assassin’s Creed Rogue (1752-1776 AD)
- Period/Era: French and Indian War
- Year of release: 2014
- Developer: Ubisoft Sofia
- Platforms: PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4 / Xbox 360 / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch / Windows / Stadia
The plot of Assassin’s Creed Rogue takes place prior to and during the French and Indian War, centering around the protagonist Shay Patrick Cormac, an Irish American.
After becoming disillusioned with their tactics and motives, Cormac, a privateer and former assassin of the Brotherhood, joins forces with the Templars to track down his former comrades.
The game features notable figures from history, including Benjamin Franklin, Colonel George Monro, and explorer Christopher Gist.
Assassin’s Creed III (1754 – 1783 AD)
- Period/Era: French and Indian War & American Revolution
- Year of release: 2012
- Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
- Platforms: PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4 / Xbox 360 / Xbox One / Wii U / Nintendo Switch / Windows / Stadia
Desmond’s journey culminates with Assassin’s Creed III, in which he assumes the identity of Connor, a mixed-race character who is revealed to be the grandson of Edward Kenway (from Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag).
The events of the story unfold during the French and Indian War, during which Connor assumes the role of an assassin in order to seek retribution for his mother’s murder and defend his tribe’s territory against the British Templar, his own father, Haytham Kenway.
Assassin’s Creed Unity (1789 – 1794 AD)
- Period/Era: French Revolution
- Year of release: 2014
- Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
- Platforms: PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / Windows / Stadia
Unity is a continuation of the story from Rogue, taking place in Paris during the French Revolution. The protagonist, Arno Dorian, is an assassin.
Despite being raised by Templars after being orphaned, Arno eventually joins the Assassin Brotherhood in order to uncover the truth behind his adoptive father’s murder and his involvement in the assassination of his biological father by fellow Templar, Shay Patrick Cormac (Assassin’s Creed Rogue).
The game features famous individuals such as Napoleon, Françoise-Thomas Germain, Jacques de Molay, the Marquis de Sade, and Maximilien Robespierre.
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (1868 AD)
- Period/Era: Victorian England & World War I
- Year of release: 2015
- Developer: Ubisoft Quebec
- Platforms: PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / Windows / Stadia
The latest installment in the Assassin’s Creed series is Syndicate, set in the 1800s prior to the onset of the Second Industrial Revolution.
The narrative centers around twins Jacob and Evie Frye, who are committed to liberating London from the Templars under the leadership of Crawford Starrick, following the downfall of the London Brotherhood.
New and Upcoming Assassin’s Creed Games
Although Valhalla and Mirage are among the most recent installments in the series, Ubisoft is already making plans for multiple upcoming titles.
The upcoming mobile game, Assassin’s Creed Jade, is set in China during the year 215 BCE. This installment will be the first in the series to offer players the ability to customize their own assassins.
The upcoming mainline games include Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which is set to release on November 15, 2024 and takes place in Japan during the Sengoku period. Another game, rumored to be titled Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe, is said to be set in 16th-century Central Europe during the time of the witch trials.
The standalone game, codenamed Assassin’s Creed Invictus, will center on multiplayer gameplay, similar to Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, and will also include the co-op feature from Assassin’s Creed Unity.
These are the Assassin’s Creed mainline games listed in chronological order. Be sure to also refer to our ranking for the top Assassin’s Creed games.
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