What is the chronological order of Assassin's Creed games?
If you want to play Assassin's Creed in historical order, start with Odyssey in ancient Greece and finish with Syndicate in Victorian London. If you care most about the modern-day story and the series' evolution, release order is usually the better choice, because each game builds on the gameplay and modern storyline of the ones before.
Chronological order by historical setting
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey – ancient Greece, 5th century BCE
- Assassin's Creed Origins – Ptolemaic Egypt, 1st century BCE
- Assassin's Creed Mirage – Baghdad, 9th century
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla – Viking England, 9th century
- Assassin's Creed – Holy Land, 1191
- Assassin's Creed II – Renaissance Italy, from 1476
- Assassin's Creed Brotherhood – Rome, around 1500
- Assassin's Creed Revelations – Constantinople, 1511
- Assassin's Creed Shadows – feudal Japan, late 16th century
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Caribbean, 1715 onward
- Assassin's Creed Rogue – Seven Years' War era, 1750s
- Assassin's Creed III – American Revolution, 1750s–1780s
- Assassin's Creed III: Liberation – New Orleans, 1760s
- Assassin's Creed Unity – French Revolution, 1789 onward
- Assassin's Creed Syndicate – London, 1868
Several games cover long time spans, so some overlap: Rogue's story, for example, overlaps with parts of Assassin's Creed III.
Release order (recommended for story)
Assassin's Creed (2007), II, Brotherhood, Revelations, III, Black Flag, Rogue, Unity, Syndicate, Origins, Odyssey, Valhalla, Mirage, Shadows (2025).
The first five main games follow Desmond Miles in the modern-day story, which ends with Assassin's Creed III. Origins, Odyssey and Valhalla form a separate modern-day arc with Layla Hassan.
Where to start
- Want the full story: play Assassin's Creed, then the Ezio trilogy (II, Brotherhood, Revelations).
- Prefer modern RPG gameplay: start with Origins; you can go back to older games later.
- Short on time: the Ezio trilogy and Black Flag are the most recommended classics.
FAQ
Are all Assassin's Creed games connected?
Yes. They share the conflict between Assassins and Templars and an ongoing modern-day story, but most games work as standalone adventures.
Do I need to play them in order?
No. Each game introduces its own hero and setting. Order matters most for the Ezio trilogy and the Desmond storyline.
Which is the longest Assassin's Creed game?
The RPG-era games, Odyssey and Valhalla, are the longest; finishing everything in them can take well over 100 hours.
Which is better, Odyssey or Valhalla?
Odyssey is often praised for its setting and choices, Valhalla for its Viking setting and settlement system. It comes down to taste.