The Problem With the Assassin's Creed Franchise's Story

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Ubisoft's long-running stealth series has been popular since the first installment launched in 2007. The Assassin's Creed franchise has spawned twelve major titles over the years, as well as a film, multiple books, comics, and even board games. The Assassin's Creed series has had many different protagonists, covered multiple time periods and settings, and seen some fundamental updates to gameplay and core mechanics. It covers the millennia-long battle between the Assassins, who favor peace and fight for free will; and the Templars, who seek peace through control and order.

The vast and expansive storyline has threaded its way through a multitude of games and across several continents, but while the Assassin's Creed franchise has featured some extensive worldbuilding and engrossing plots, it does have one big problem. The series may have found a way to keep a connecting line in each of its titles, but by continuing on for so long does mean that there has never really been a satisfying conclusion. With Assassin's Creed Rift reportedly in development and the potential for many more Assassin's Creed titles after that, there isn't an end in sight either.

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With so many games and a seemingly endless stream of protagonists in both the past and the future, the overarching narrative of the Assassin's Creed franchise can be a little overwhelming, particularly for players who are jumping in on later installments. In short, the games usually span two different time periods – one futuristic setting where characters use an Animus to access their DNA and live out the lives of their ancestors, and one historic setting that follows an Assassin and their exploits.