The Assassin’s Creed series is a sprawling franchise that spans thousands of years, features dual-timelines, and shifts up the historic setting with each mainline entry. From Ancient Greece to Victorian England, the series jumps through major points in history as it charts the age-old battle between the Templars and the Assassins.
For newcomers that will be experiencing the series for the first time with Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, it may seem daunting trying to figure out where exactly is the best point to dive into this franchise. If you’re struggling to know where to start, we’ll walk you through how to play the Assassin’s Creed series in order, with a rundown on how to play all AC games in both release and chronological order.
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The Assassin’s Creed series has built up a dense amount of lore during the course of its almost 18-year history. If you’re just getting started and want to experience everything it has to offer, there are two main ways you can tackle the series, either in chronological or release date order.