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History of Assassin's Creed Timeline
(2007 - Present)Assassin's Creed is a historical action-adventure video game franchise developed by Ubisoft, first released in 2007. The series follows the centuries-old conflict between the Assassins, who fight for freedom, and the Templars, who seek order through control. Spanning eras from the Third Crusade to Ancient Greece and beyond, the franchise has expanded into films, novels, comics, and virtual reality experiences. More Less
In-game Setting
Assassin's Creed Shadows set in feudal Japan
1579
Assassin's Creed Shadows is set in feudal Japan, specifically starting in 1579 during the Azuchi-Momoyama period, toward the end of the Sengoku period.
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Diogo arrives in Kyoto with Jesuit delegation
1581
In the game's story, in 1581 the African slave Diogo arrives in Kyoto alongside a delegation of Jesuit priests who seek to negotiate with daimyo Oda Nobunaga for safe passage of their missionaries throughout Japan.
Nobunaga's assault on Iga province
1581
A key historical event featured in the game is Nobunaga's assault on the Iga province in 1581, a significant battle involving the Iga ikki, known for their ninjutsu arts.
Development
Development of Shadows begins
2020
Development of Assassin's Creed Shadows began in 2020, following the release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, at Ubisoft Quebec.
Announced as Codename Red at Ubisoft Forward
Sep 2022
Assassin's Creed Shadows was announced at Ubisoft Forward in September 2022 under the working title Assassin's Creed: Codename Red, along with its planned successor, Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe.
Civil War-era AC title reportedly cancelled
2024
In part due to the criticism Ubisoft received over Yasuke, the company reportedly cancelled development of another Assassin's Creed title in 2024 set during the American Civil War, featuring a Black slave who escaped, joined the Assassins, and fought groups like the Ku Klux Klan.
Premiere trailer reveals Yasuke controversy
May 15, 2024
Upon the release of the game's premiere trailer on May 15, 2024, the decision to feature Yasuke as a central character prompted criticism online.
Final name and release date announced
May 15, 2024
The first major gameplay details were announced on May 15, 2024, along with the final name Assassin's Creed Shadows and its release date.
First delay to February 14, 2025
Sep 2024
In September 2024, Ubisoft announced that despite the game being feature complete, it delayed release to February 14, 2025 for further polishing, citing insights gained from the Star Wars Outlaws launch in August.
Initial November 15, 2024 release date planned
Nov 15, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows was initially scheduled to release for iPadOS, macOS, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on November 15, 2024.
Key Facts
- The original Assassin's Creed was released in November 2007 by Ubisoft, introducing Desmond Miles and his ancestor Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad during the Third Crusade.
- The series' core conflict is between two secret societies: the Brotherhood of Assassins, who value free will, and the Order of the Knights Templar, who believe in control for peace.
- Assassin's Creed II (2009) and its protagonist Ezio Auditore da Firenze are widely credited with establishing the franchise as a global phenomenon.
- With Assassin's Creed Origins (2017), the series shifted toward a more RPG-style open-world format, a trend continued by Odyssey (2018) and Valhalla (2020).
- The franchise extends beyond games into a 2016 feature film starring Michael Fassbender, numerous novels, comics, and the Netflix live-action series adaptation.
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