Assassin's Creed Chronological Order

Okay, let's talk Assassin's Creed. Chronological order. Sounds simple, right? Wrong! It's a historical playground jumbled like a toddler's toy box. Forget release dates. We're going by in-game timelines. Get ready for some time-traveling confusion.

The Really, Really Old Stuff

First up? Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Ancient Greece! Leonidas kicks butt in 431 BCE. You play as Kassandra or Alexios. Spartans, Athenians, gods, monsters… it's a history class with way more stabbing.

Then, we've got Assassin's Creed Valhalla with a modern day story line. Viking time! We're talking about the 870s. Raiding England, building settlements, and making questionable life choices. Eivor is awesome, by the way.

Middle Ages Mayhem

Next, Assassin's Creed Mirage takes us to 9th-century Baghdad. It's a return to the series' roots. Stealth is key. This game is the prequel of Valhalla, where we get to know how Basim Ibn Ishaq became the reincarnation of Loki in a more detailed fashion.

Now, brace yourselves. Assassin's Creed (the OG) is next. 1191 AD. The Third Crusade. Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad. It started it all! Simplicity reigns supreme. The game shows that Altair becomes a mentor later in his life after a series of events changed his perspective.

Renaissance Rampage

We jump forward a bit to Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, and Revelations. Ezio Auditore da Firenze! Renaissance Italy and beyond. It's basically The Ezio Collection. Honestly, these three could be considered one long, amazing game. No one can disagree with the popularity of Ezio. This is the character that set the trend for future protagonists.

Colonial Conflicts

Then comes Assassin's Creed III. American Revolution! Connor Kenway fights for freedom. He's stoic. He climbs trees. He might not be everyone's favorite, but he's a crucial part of the story.

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag follows. Pirates! Edward Kenway (Connor's granddad) sails the Caribbean. This one feels more like a pirate simulator than an Assassin's Creed game. (And I'm totally okay with that.)

After that, Assassin's Creed Rogue. Shay Patrick Cormac becomes a Templar. It's a different perspective. It's also a little… awkward, story-wise. It fills the gap to other related stories in the series.

Then comes Assassin's Creed Unity. French Revolution! Arno Dorian seeks redemption. Parkour is fun. Paris is gorgeous. Bugs were… plentiful at launch. But hey, it's still pretty!

Victorian Ventures (and Beyond!)

Next, Assassin's Creed Syndicate. Victorian London! Jacob and Evie Frye. Gang warfare! Train robberies! It's like a steampunk adventure mixed with Assassin's Creed. A dynamic duo is always welcomed in a story with intriguing twists and turns.

Assassin's Creed Origins takes us to ancient Egypt. Bayek and Aya fight for justice. This is where the series started to shift towards RPG elements. The beginning of the Creed takes place in the era.

My Unpopular Opinion

Now, here's where it gets tricky. Some people argue about placement. Others get hung up on specific dates within the games. But honestly? Just play them in whatever order makes you happy! They're all loosely connected anyway. The modern day story is its own beast. Don't let timeline snobs ruin your fun!

The Assassin's Creed universe is vast. It's complicated. It's sometimes contradictory. But it's also incredibly fun. So, grab your hidden blade, synchronize that viewpoint, and dive in! Who cares if you play them "wrong"? Just enjoy the ride!

And remember: Nothing is true, everything is permitted. (Except maybe complaining about the order I put these in. Just kidding... mostly.)