Assassin's Creed: 24-Min Story Recap

With Assassin's Creed Shadows launching in mere weeks, IGN has unveiled a comprehensive franchise recap, condensing over a decade's worth of major plot developments into a concise 24-minute video. This streamlined approach reflects the series' emphasis on immersive open-world exploration over extended cinematic sequences.

The chronological journey starts simply, guiding players through ancient Greece, Egypt, and Britain before transitioning to the Holy Land. As the series evolved, the narrative increasingly incorporated modern-day elements, significantly expanding the story's complexity. Assassin's Creed Shadows' developers intend to recalibrate this balance between historical and contemporary gameplay, though future plans for modern storylines remain confidential.

Scheduled for release on March 20, 2025, Assassin's Creed Shadows represents the franchise's debut in feudal Japan, offering players innovative mechanics and an entirely new cultural setting. This installment promises fresh perspectives on the age-old Assassin-Templar conflict, leaving fans eager to discover its impact on the broader series mythology.