"What Is the Assassin’s Creed Timeline? A Storywalk Through the Animus"

The Assassin's Creed franchise is not merely a series of video games—it's a tapestry of history, myth, and contemporary intrigue. Through various timelines, sites, and protagonists, the franchise unfolds an age-old struggle between Assassins and Templars, interweaving fact and fiction and stealth with spectacle. Let's trace its unfolding narrative.

{ Timeline Overview }

From prehistoric times in ancient days to feudal Japan and the present, Assassin's Creed covers over 75,000 years. The following is a brief overview of the principal games and their chronology:

[ Major Eras & Highlights ]

{ 75,100 BC – Isu Era

Game: First Civilization (Lore)

Hero(es): Adam & Eve

Legacy:

The creation of the Pieces of Eden by the advanced precursor civilization known as the Isu. The beginnings of humanity's rebellion, sowing the seeds of the infinite war to follow. }

{ 431 BC – 44 BC – Ancient Greece & Egypt

Games: Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Assassin's Creed Origins

Hero(es): Kassandra/Alexios, Bayek & Aya

Legacy:

The Cult of Kosmos pulls the strings in the world behind the scenes. Bayek and Aya establish the Hidden Ones—early predecessors of the Assassin Brotherhood. }

{ 861 AD – Golden Age of Baghdad

Game: Assassin's Creed Mirage

Hero: Basim Ibn Ishaq

Legacy:

Basim grows from street thief to master Assassin. The Hidden Ones become structured and philosophical, creating the formal Assassin Brotherhood. }

{ 1191 AD – The Third Crusade

Game: Assassin's Creed

Hero: Altaïr Ibn-LaʼAhad

Legacy:

Altaïr redefines the Creed and adds discipline, wisdom, and a new code. The Assassin Brotherhood starts making its mark on history. }

{ 1476 – 1524 – Renaissance Italy

Games: Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, Revelations

Hero: Ezio Auditore da Firenze

Legacy:

Ezio spreads the Brotherhood throughout Europe and discovers the First Civilization's secrets. His life becomes the foundation of Assassin philosophy today. }

{ 1754 – 1783 – American Revolution

Game: Assassin's Creed III

Hero: Ratonhnhaké:ton (Connor)

Legacy:

In the midst of a nation's birth, Connor confronts colonists and Templars alike. The Brotherhood struggles from within in dealing with world power dynamics. }

{ 872 – 878 AD – Viking Invasion of England

Game: Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Hero: Eivor Varinsdottir

Legacy:

Eivor forges an alliance with the Hidden Ones and discovers ancient Isu myths and technologies, paving the way for Basim's rise. }

{ 1579 AD – Feudal Japan

Game: Assassin's Creed Shadows

Heroes: Naoe & Yasuke

Legacy:

A dual narrative exists as Naoe (cunning kunoichi) and Yasuke (noble samurai) fight inner politics and outer danger. Shadows create balance between sword and stealth. }

{ Current Day
Games: Desmond Arc, Layla Hassan Arc
Hero(es): Desmond Miles, Layla Hassan
Legacy:
In the Animus, contemporary Assassins relive memories of their ancestors to prevent global Templar plots. Distinguishing events include the Grand Temple, ancient AIs, and choices that decide humanity's future. }