How To Play Every Assassin's Creed Game In Chronological Order

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Even though it jumps all over history there is a chronological order the games can be played in. Even better, playing through Assassin's Creed in historical order doesn't really mean players will miss out on any of the overall story. From Ancient Greece to the Industrial Revolution, there are so many settings in the series that it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start.

Each game tells a different story, and can be compared to a series of interconnected short stories, each with its own characters and events being tied together by certain details. There is a modern-day plot, which connects the dots between each Assassin and parallel present-day protagonists, and there is the centuries-old war between the Hidden Ones (Assassins) and the Templar Order. These two groups clash over and over again throughout history over ownership of «Pieces of Eden» created by the ancient Isu race.

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The first game on the Assassin's Creed timeline is. Set in Ancient Greece, is a key game to play in understanding the background and lore of the universe. The canonical protagonist of the game is Kassandra, a complex and interesting character who may actually return in future games. While not considered a «traditional», shows the creation of the Cult of Cosmos, which later on becomes the Templar Order.

Kassandra is likely to become an influential character in the series, with her most recent appearance being in DLC for One of the most powerful assassins ever to join the Order, Kassandra fights with multiple pieces of Eden: Leonidas' spear and the Staff of Hermes. She is also one of the first female assassins in history.

is set in Ancient Egypt and showcases the creation of the