Assassin's Creed: which part is the most historical?

This landmark franchise is known for allowing players to travel through time. But which part of it is the most historically accurate? Let's try to figure it out.

В Assassin's Creed the plot always revolved around real historical events and scenery. Jumping from era to era, players meet and work with real-life individuals from the past who have had a profound impact on our present. This is not innovative - many other games also use historical events as a plot. However, it is Ubisoft who insists that they pay special attention to the plausibility and accuracy of the narrative. The most amazing thing about this series is that sometimes the developers even succeed. Every game has something to teach the player, to show what actually happened in a particular historical period.

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Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (2020)

Historicity controversy from the very first announcements. When the creators announced that they were not going to give up the opportunity to play as a female character, the gaming community was literally divided into two parts. Ubisoft themselves claim that the folklore of the Scandinavian countries often talks about female warriors, and in this aspect they relied on it.

Otherwise, Valhalla continues to balance on the edge. On the one hand, the developers were able to recreate the impressive, cold and full of fighting fury world of the Vikings, and on the other hand, they did not accurately convey their moods and way of life. Drakkars, settlements, outfits and weapons, character concepts look very historical. At the same time, not all the customs of furious warriors were taken into .

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Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (2018)

Odyssey is currently the longest running game in the series. It also tells about the oldest period of history, demonstrating how people lived in the period from 431 to 422 BC. This is the time of the Peloponnesian War between the warring Greek city-states of Sparta and Athens.

Going back in time even further - much further than the events of Origins - has become a challenge. The lack of detailed information about this period in the public domain, as well as articles and documents that can be easily read, completely turned the world created by Ubisoft. But even without accurate historical evidence or records of the people of this era, the authenticity of the world itself remains on top.

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (2013)

Black Flag has the honor of being one of the best games in the Assassin's Creed series. There are some blank spots in the history of the golden age of piracy: either the sources are missing or the information is incorrect. At the time, chronicling major events was not a top priority. 

However, Ubisoft has managed to make the world as historically accurate as possible in regards to, like Blackbeard. As one of the most famous pirates in history, he obviously plays a big role in the game. Since his death in real life was quite horrific, in the game the character dies less frighteningly. Ubisoft even managed to correctly capture the timing and context of his departure from the world, without scaring the player with creepy images.

Assassin's Creed: Rogue (2014)

Since Black Flag, the franchise has already taken place twice in America, with fans hoping to travel to Japan or another Eastern country. Instead, Ubisoft decided to move their story north, right into the time of the Seven Years' War. This is a less well-known conflict as it only lasted seven years (a relatively short period compared to previous wars). Battles were fought between Prussia, Great Britain, and the Russian Empire.

During this period, there were not many significant changes on a global scale, so the game there is no such deep historical immersion or betting on the events of the past, as in other parts. However, it has a young George Washington starting his military career in the British Army - and he is recreated very realistically.

Assassin's Creed: Unity (2014)

The revolution completely turned the life of , and many historical figures of that time are still relevant today. In Unity, they look especially impressive. First of all, meeting Napoleon Bonaparte before he became the greatest general of his time is pretty cool. Ubisoft got better and better at storytelling over the years, and they began to retell the story with little or no gross distortion. Unity is proof of this remarkable improvement. Even buildings as important as Notre Dame were faithfully copied from real-life prototypes.

The events that are described in Unity are widely known and well covered, but this is still a rather difficult time for a PC game. in those years was dominated by political turmoil, different ideologies and changing technologies. This period can be covered again and again, while not covering it completely. The only problem is that everyone in this version of has an English accent for some reason.

Assassin's Creed (2007)

This title takes us back to where it all began. The action takes place during the crusades, when it was difficult to understand who was a good and who was a bad guy. Unlike Origins, the Crusades have different versions of events depending on who writes about them. Muslims say they won, but Christians confidently consider themselves winners, and this is even more confusing, because there is absolutely no certainty. Historians describe the same conflict in different ways, so it is really difficult to draw a definite conclusion.

However, the assassins in the game are more neutral, which greatly simplifies the narrative, since the protagonist does not take sides. What is interesting about this game is that there actually existed an order identical to the one described in the story.

Assassin's Creed II (2009)

The second game in the franchise is set in Renaissance Italy. Also in this part, for the first time, one of the best assassins in the series, the legendary assassin Ezio Auditore. Leonardo da Vici plays a big role in the story of the protagonist. The inventions of this brilliant scientist and artist help Ezio on missions. Without it, it would be impossible to complete the storyline and complete the protagonist's secret mission.

It is also very interesting to interact with the Medici family, which is one of the pillars of the Renaissance. The city of Venice, where most of the game time is spent, is pretty cool on its own. Visiting the iconic Venetian canals and climbing St Mark's Basilica is something only possible in Assassin's Creed II.

Assassin's Creed III (2012)

Like the French Revolution, the American Revolution is full of conflict and unrest. This event also has many different sources, so it's not hard to get them wrong. The coolest thing about this game is the trip to New York and Boston, which are recognizable at first sight.

What's more, players can also meet iconic figures important to the revolution, such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. Historical nuances permeate everything, even taking part in the midnight ride to warn of the approach of the British. Too bad the players don't count Assassin's Creed III good game.

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (2010)

Rome is one of the most iconic cities in the world, and Ubisoft rightly bet on it with Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. For the first time, Ezio will be able to get there already in the second chapter of the story.

Working with Cesare Borgia brings a special charm to the narrative, as Ubisoft has correctly captured his character and temperament. In the history books, he did not look as attractive and interesting, because in fact he was not as terrible as he was shown in novels and films. The buildings in The Brotherhood are almost identical to their real-life counterparts, and The Colosseum is an exact copy of the real one. By playing this title, you can simply step back from the plot and arrange a walk around Rome in 1499!

Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (2015)

Syndicate is the only game in the Assassin's Creed series, the events of which can be practically attributed to the present. This title has a unique storyline as it tells the players about the industrial revolution in London, thus creating a truly unique gaming experience for fans. This is not the most popular timeline among developers, so Ubisoft was able to stand out favorably.

Unlike most games in the series, Syndicate takes place in a modern city with wide streets and tall buildings, and this introduces a major change in gameplay. Please note that all these structures were built before the famous London Bridge. Some aspects of London look gaudy due to the characteristics of the period, but in of historicity, they are almost identical to the prototypes. Gamers can see many buildings with their own eyes in the real world even today.