A dedicated fan maps the entire Assassin’s Creed universe in one massive timeline infographic: showcasing the franchise’s deep, complex lore.
Move over, Christopher Nolan. There’s a new timeline maestro in town, and they’ve traded time dilation for hidden blades. One dedicated Assassin’s Creed fan has done what many only dreamed of: compiled every single canon content from the franchise into one comprehensive timeline infographic.
And for those wondering, yes, it’s massive. As in, “scroll for your life” massive. The franchise, which started in 2007 with one game and a handful of cryptic Templar references, has since multiplied like Ezio’s family tree.
The franchise has a deep and complex timeline connecting everything. | Image Credit: Ubisoft
Love it or hate it, the series has become one of the most complex and content-rich universes in gaming history.
The hidden blade of Assassin’s Creed cuts real deep
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While the casual gamer might just see each title as a standalone history-hop, the timeline shows how deeply interwoven the lore is. Characters and artifacts reappear across millennia, with plotlines stretching from ancient Egypt to Viking-era England, Victorian London to revolutionary America, and not to mention first civilization lore.
That iconic and age-old franchise mantra, “Nothing is true, everything is permitted,” has never been more true. In fact, the timeline accounts for more than 40 unique entries across games, comics, novels, and video content, all intricately woven into one massive universe.
The fan behind this Herculean project didn’t just compile a list; they mapped multiple timelines, internal chronology, and character arcs, and presented it all in one stunning visual. Honestly, they deserve to be promoted to First Civilization status.
The gaming community is loving the infographic and is amazed by just how big and complex the timeline is. And get this: the infographic doesn’t even include mobile spin-offs or multiplayer-only DLCs that skipped the lore in favor of stabbing.
So, if you’re brave enough to dive into the full infographic, be warned: this isn’t just a simple look at a video game franchise. This is a time-traveling, apple-chasing odyssey that makes Interstellar look like a simple book.
A franchise built on time, and it’s still going
The timeline continues to expand with each new entry. | Image Credit: Ubisoft
The Assassin’s Creed timeline isn’t just a testament to one fan’s dedication; it shows how far the franchise has come. What began as a single stealth action game in 2007 has transformed into one of gaming’s most ambitious narrative universes.
Yeah, sure, various titles didn’t perform well, or a few included some controversial things. One thing is true: Across historical eras, cultures, and even dimensions, Ubisoft has created a narrative that invites players to think, explore, and question.
Despite the insane complexity and all the various non-mainline games, fans continue to keep up, connect the dots, and celebrate the lore. Even if compyling all of it takes an infographic the size of a scrollable codex.
What’s next for the franchise? Assassin’s Creed Shadows was recently released with rave reviews, and some already planned expansion is on the way; the universe is only set to grow.
But thanks to projects like this fan-made timeline, newcomers and veterans alike can now see the big picture and maybe finally understand how it all fits together. Because in the world of Assassin’s Creed, one thing’s for sure: history is never just history.
