Assassin's Creed
Assassin's Creed is a historical action-adventure video game series developed by Ubisoft. The franchise explores the millennia-old conflict between the Assassins, who fight for peace and free will, and the Templars, who desire peace through order and control. Players experience pivotal moments in history through the genetic memories of their ancestors.
Category
Action-Adventure/Historical
Release Year
2007
Origin
Canada
Tags
Action-AdventureHistoricalStealthParkourOpen World
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Assassin's Creed Series
Aliases
AC, Assassin's Creed
Type
Historical action-adventure video game series
Release Year
2007
Status
Active
Origin
Canada
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Patrice Dﾃｩsilets, Jade Raymond, Corey May
Publisher
Ubisoft
Original Work
Assassin's Creed (2007)
Genre
Action-Adventure, Stealth, Historical Fiction, Open World, Parkour
Content Information
Synopsis
The Assassin's Creed series follows the ancient conflict between two secret societies: the Assassins and the Templars. Using advanced technology called the Animus, modern-day characters relive the genetic memories of their ancestors, experiencing crucial historical periods and uncovering the truth about humanity's past and the mysterious First Civilization.
Main Characters
Altaﾃｯr Ibn-La'Ahad (Crusades), Ezio Auditore (Renaissance), Connor Kenway (American Revolution), Edward Kenway (Golden Age of Piracy), Arno Dorian (French Revolution), Jacob and Evie Frye (Industrial Revolution), Bayek (Ancient Egypt), Kassandra/Alexios (Ancient Greece), Eivor (Viking Age)
Setting
Various historical periods including the Crusades, Renaissance Italy, American Revolution, Golden Age of Piracy, French Revolution, Industrial London, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Viking Age
Themes
Freedom vs. control, historical conspiracy, genetic memory, free will, the nature of peace, moral ambiguity, cultural exploration
Target Audience
Action-adventure gamers, history enthusiasts, stealth game fans, open-world explorers
Media Forms
Toy Lines
McFarlane Toys figures, collectible statues, NECA action figures
Animated Series
Assassin's Creed: Lineage, Assassin's Creed: Embers, Assassin's Creed: Ascendance
Live Action Films
Assassin's Creed (2016) starring Michael Fassbender
Comics
Titan Comics series, various storylines expanding the universe
Video Games
Main series games, mobile games, VR experiences
Merchandise
Apparel, replica weapons, art books, soundtracks, collectibles
Commercial Information
Box Office
Assassin's Creed movie: $240.7 million worldwide
Sales
Over 200 million games sold across the franchise
Revenue
Multi-billion dollar franchise
Awards
BAFTA Games Awards, D.I.C.E. Awards, Golden Joystick Awards
Market Value
Major Ubisoft intellectual property
Licensing
Extensive merchandise and media licensing deals
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Global gaming community with strong historical interest
Communities
Reddit communities, Ubisoft forums, fan wikis, Discord servers
Events
Gaming conventions, historical tours, fan meetups, cosplay events
Quotes
'Nothing is true, everything is permitted.' 'Requiescat in pace.' 'The Creed is my compass.'
Memes
Hay bale diving, synchronization points, 'It's-a me, Ezio!' references
Cosplay
Assassin robes and hidden blades at gaming conventions
Historical Development
2007
Original Assassin's Creed launches, introducing the franchise concept
2009
Assassin's Creed II revolutionizes the series with Ezio's story
2012
Assassin's Creed III concludes Desmond's modern-day arc
2013
Black Flag introduces naval combat and pirate setting
2017
Origins reboots the series with RPG elements in Ancient Egypt
2020
Valhalla becomes the most successful entry in the franchise
Related Links
www.ubisoft.com
twitter.com
store.ubisoft.com
assassinscreed.fandom.com
en.wikipedia.org
www.reddit.com
connect.ubisoft.com
www.enjoyip.com