As the highly anticipated release of Assassin's Creed Shadows approaches, IGN has provided fans with an ultimate recap of the franchise's expansive timeline. This comprehensive 24-minute presentation neatly summarizes the major plot twists across more than a dozen mainline titles in the series. The brevity of the recap is understandable, considering that much of the gameplay in Assassin's Creed focuses on open-world exploration rather than extended cinematic sequences.

The timeline kicks off straightforwardly, guiding players through historical settings such as ancient Greece, Egypt, and Britain, before moving into the Holy Land. As the series evolves, the narrative increasingly incorporates events from the modern world, adding complexity to the storyline. With Assassin's Creed Shadows, the developers are set to strike a new balance between historical and modern gameplay elements. While future installments are anticipated to emphasize contemporary narratives more, specific details about these developments are still closely guarded.

Assassin's Creed Shadows, scheduled for release on March 20, 2025, introduces fans to a new setting in Japan, marking the first time the series ventures into this region. This entry promises not only a fresh environment but also innovative gameplay mechanics. Enthusiasts are eager to discover how Assassin's Creed Shadows will influence the ongoing saga of the Assassin-Templar conflict, potentially reshaping the series' overarching narrative.