Assassin's Creed franchise is undoubtedly one of the most important and influential in the game industry. Launched in 2007, the series not only won the hearts of millions of players around the world, but also generated debates, controversy and transformations over the years.
With over 200 million copies sold , it is interesting to evaluate which saga titles stood out the most. So here we separated some of the main ones. Look!
Assassin's Creed II (2009)
Launched in 2009, Assassin's Creed II was the title that gave the franchise a new breath. Starring Ezio Auditore of Firenze , the game not only expanded the narrative, but also introduced new systems that would be essential to the following games.
However, the introduction of the economic system in Monterigioni, where players could invest in the village, generated discussions. Some fans loved the possibility of customizing the place, while others considered the system too simple, without much depth. Even so, Assassin's Creed II sold about 9 million copies and remains one of the most beloved games in the series.
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood (2010)
In 2010, Ubisoft launched Assassin's Creed Brotherhood , which continued the story of Ezio, this time in Rena Renaissance. The highlight of this game was the introduction in an innovative multiplayer way and the possibility of recruiting killers, creating a feeling of brotherhood among the players. However, the inclusion of multiplayer mode generated controversy. Although it was well received, some believed that the narrative focus could be harmed.
With over 7 million copies sold , Assassin's Creed Brotherhood has further consolidated the franchise, but brought out questions about the need for a multiplayer in a series that has always been centered on a rich and immersive single-player experience.
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (2013)
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag , released in 2013, is often remembered as one of the franchise's biggest hits. Set in the 18th century Caribbean, the game presented Edward Kenway, a less conventional protagonist who distanced himself from the traditional "murderer hero." The big news was the focus on naval battles and maritime exploration, which, for many, renewed the formula of the series.
Despite his commercial success, with 15 million copies sold, Black Flag generated controversy by moving away from the stealth focus and killer mechanics to become something closer to a pirate simulator. Some more purist fans in the series felt that the game was losing their identity, but the title was quite acclaimed by critics and players, marking a new era in the franchise.
Assassin's Creed Origins (2017)
After years of annual launches and criticism of technical problems, such as those faced in Assassin's Creed Unity (2014), Ubisoft decided to reformulate the franchise with “Assassin's Creed Origins”, released in 2017. Set in ancient Egypt and starring Bayek, the game brought a significant renewal, with RPG elements, refined combat and a vast open world and detailed.
This transformation, however, was not well received by all. More traditional fans felt that the Furtivo Focus, a trademark of the series, had been set aside. Still, with 10 million copies sold, Origins was a great success and generated discussions about the future of the series, making it clear that Assassin's Creed is not afraid to change to remain relevant.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey (2018)
Assassin's Creed Odyssey, released in 2018, further expanded the RPG formula introduced in Origins. Set in ancient Greece , the game allowed players to make decisions that affected the story significantly, something unprecedented for the franchise. Narrative freedom and the possibility of choosing between the Alexios or Kassandra characters were highly praised.
However, Odyssey was also at the center of several controversies, mainly due to aggressive microtransations, which many considered harmful to the game's experience. In addition, one of the DLCs generated discomfort by forcing the protagonist to have a child, regardless of the choices made by the player, which contradicted the promise of narrative freedom. Even with criticism, the game sold millions of copies and remains one of the most controversial and discussed in the series.
As a legacy of over 200 million copies sold, the franchise is firm, adapting to market changes and players' tastes, but always keeping a fans base that look forward to new chapters of this story.