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
Characters
Ezio Auditore da Firenze
Master AssassinItalian Brotherhood of AssassinsMaleAdult (17-65 across trilogy)
The most beloved protagonist of the series, Ezio transformed from a carefree young nobleman into a Master Assassin durin...
Abilities: Ezio Auditore da Firenze's Special Ability
Quotes:
"Requiescat in pace."
"Nothing is true, everything is permitted."
"I have lived my life as best I could."
RenaissanceMaster AssassinItalianMentorCharismatic
Altair Ibn-La'Ahad
Master AssassinLevantine Brotherhood of AssassinsMaleAdult
The first protagonist of the series, Altair was a Master Assassin during the Third Crusade. His arrogance led to his dem...
Abilities: Altair Ibn-La'Ahad's Special Ability
Quotes:
"Nothing is true, everything is permitted."
"The blade is nothing without the man who wields it."
"I applied my heart to know wisdom."
CrusadesMaster AssassinLevantineReformerLegendary
Leonardo da Vinci
Inventor / ArtistAlly of AssassinsUnknown
The legendary Renaissance polymath who became Ezio's close friend and ally. Leonardo provided crucial support by decodin...
Abilities: Leonardo da Vinci's Special Ability
Quotes:
""I am Leonardo da Vinci.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
RenaissanceInventorArtistGeniusAlly
Edward Kenway
Pirate Captain / AssassinWest Indies BrotherhoodUnknown
A Welsh pirate who became an Assassin during the Golden Age of Piracy. Edward's journey from selfish privateer to protec...
Abilities: Edward Kenway's Special Ability
Quotes:
""I am Edward Kenway.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
PirateCaribbeanCaptainNavalFreedom
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