The player character is Ezio Auditore a banker's son who sees his family executed by a Templar conspiracy represented by the Borgia family. The player character is Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, living through the memories of 21st century assassin Desmond Miles.Īssassin's Creed II and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood take place in Renaissance Italy. The first game, named Assassin's Creed, takes place in the Holy Land during the Crusades. Through revival of genetic memories through a device called the Animus, the player character experiences a selected ancestor's life centuries ago. The frame story of Assassin's Creed takes place in the early 21st century, describing the climax of a millennial conflict between the Assassins and the Templars. Spoiler alert! This article reveals plot details. The game features many authentic buildings and landmarks and while the settings are not completely realistic, and the surroundings often have changed from each game's setting date to present day, many of the in-game environments can be visited in real life. The original game was launched in 2007, and followed up by many sequels and spin-offs in other media, including a feature film and a novel series.Įach game takes place in a historical setting, such as the Crusades, Renaissance Italy, the American Revolution, the age of Caribbean piracy, the French Revolution, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Victorian Britain. Assassin's Creed is an acclaimed video game series by Ubisoft.

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