Assassin's Creed games in order: the quick answer
The Assassin's Creed games in order of release are: Assassin's Creed (2007), II (2009), Brotherhood (2010), Revelations (2011), III (2012), Black Flag (2013), Rogue (2014), Unity (2014), Syndicate (2015), Origins (2017), Odyssey (2018), Valhalla (2020), Mirage (2023), Shadows (2025) and the remake Black Flag Resynced (July 9, 2026). Ordered by historical setting, the main series starts with Odyssey in 431 BCE and ends with Syndicate in Victorian London.
That is the whole answer, but the detail below matters, because the two orders are not the same and Ubisoft has changed the franchise's shape in 2026. Dates and settings come from Wikipedia's list of Assassin's Creed video games, and the 2026 items from Ubisoft's own Fall 2026 update.
Release order: the main series
Wikipedia lists the main series as follows, with consoles first where platforms launched at different times. Assassin's Creed first released on November 13, 2007. Assassin's Creed II followed in November 2009 on consoles, with Windows in March 2010. Brotherhood came in November 2010, Revelations in November 2011, and Assassin's Creed III in October 2012 on PS3 and Xbox 360, then November 2012 on Wii U and Windows.
The mid-series run is Black Flag in 2013, Rogue and Unity in 2014 and Syndicate in 2015. Origins followed in 2017, Odyssey in 2018 and Valhalla in 2020. Mirage arrived in 2023, Shadows in 2025, and Black Flag Resynced, which Ubisoft calls the franchise's first-ever remake, on July 9, 2026 for Windows, Xbox Series X|S and PS5.
The Wikipedia page gives only years for most titles, so treat the months above as partial. Where it states a month or day, we have used it; where it does not, we have left it out rather than guess.
“We currently have no other Assassin's Creed remake actively in development.”
Setting order: where each game sits in history
If you prefer to read the series as a trip through history, the settings Wikipedia lists put the games in this order. Odyssey (Classical Greece, Peloponnesian War, 431 to 422 BCE), Origins (Ptolemaic Egypt, 49 to 43 BCE), Mirage (Baghdad, 861 CE), Valhalla (England and Norway, 872 to 878 CE), then Assassin's Creed (the Third Crusade, 1191 CE).
The Renaissance trilogy follows: Assassin's Creed II (Italy, 1479 to 1499), Brotherhood (Rome, 1499 to 1507) and Revelations (Constantinople, 1511 to 1512). Shadows (Japan, 1579 to 1581) comes next, then Black Flag (the Golden Age of Piracy, 1715 to 1722), Rogue (the French and Indian War, 1752 to 1760), Assassin's Creed III (the American Revolution, 1754 to 1783), Unity (Paris, 1789 to 1794) and Syndicate (Victorian England, 1868).
One caveat: this order covers the historical settings only. The series also has a modern-day story that runs across the games, and we have not tried to chart it here. Playing in setting order is a way to tour eras, not a guarantee of a tidy narrative.
The main series by era
A useful way to think about the series is in three blocks. The first block, from 2007 to 2015, is the original run that ends with Syndicate. The second block, from 2017 to 2020, is Origins, Odyssey and Valhalla, set in Egypt, Greece and the Viking age respectively. The third is the current run of Mirage in 2023, Shadows in 2025 and the 2026 remake.
Platform coverage has widened over time. Shadows is listed for Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, macOS and Switch 2, while Valhalla, the biggest recent title by Ubisoft's own count, has passed 40 million players. Ubisoft's Fall 2026 update also says Valhalla gets New Game Plus on November 5, which we cover in a separate news piece.
Spin-offs and side games
Wikipedia also lists a long tail of spin-offs. On handhelds and phones: Altair's Chronicles (2008), Bloodlines on PSP (2009), Assassin's Creed II: Discovery (2009) and Pirates (2013). On consoles and PC: Assassin's Creed III: Liberation (2012, with a later multi-platform release), Freedom Cry (2014), and the Chronicles trilogy of China (2015), India (2016) and Russia (2016). Nexus VR followed in 2023 on Meta Quest.
Most of these are optional. Freedom Cry is set in 1735 to 1737, shortly after Black Flag's window, and Liberation in 1765 to 1777, overlapping the Assassin's Creed III period. The Chronicles games are set in China in 1526 to 1532, India in 1841 and Russia in 1918. If you only want the main games, you can skip the whole list.
How often the series releases, and the gaps
Counting the tables on Wikipedia's list, there are 14 main-series entries up to Shadows, the 2026 remake of Black Flag, and 10 major spin-offs. The release cadence has changed. From 2009 to 2015 there was a main-series game in every calendar year, with two in 2014 (Rogue and Unity). After Syndicate in 2015, the next main-series entry was Origins in 2017, so 2016 carries only the Chronicles: India and Russia spin-offs.
The newer gaps are longer. Valhalla was 2020 and Mirage 2023, with no main-series game listed in 2021 or 2022, and Shadows arrived in 2025. Ubisoft's own update does not explain the pacing, so we will not either, but it is a fair reason not to expect a yearly game: its two unreleased projects, Hexe and Invictus, have no dates.
Platforms: where you can play them now
Platform lists on Wikipedia show how widely the series travelled. The older games Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood and Revelations are listed with Windows, PlayStation and Xbox versions and a Nintendo Switch release. Black Flag and Rogue are also listed for Switch. Origins, Odyssey and Valhalla are listed for Windows, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, with Valhalla adding Xbox Series X|S and PS5.
The newest games are narrower. Mirage is listed for Windows, Xbox, PlayStation and iOS, Shadows for Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, macOS and Switch 2, and Black Flag Resynced for Windows, Xbox Series X|S and PS5. Check the store page for your platform before buying, because the lists are Wikipedia's and platform availability and prices change.
Where to start: our recommendation
There is no official starting point, and this part is our view rather than a sourced fact. If you want the series' original structure, start with Assassin's Creed II or Black Flag Resynced, the latter being the newest way to play a classic and the first Assassin's Creed game Ubisoft has remade. If you want a larger open-world game, start with Origins or Odyssey. If you want a short, focused entry, Mirage is set in a single city, Baghdad, in 861 CE.
Whichever you choose, you do not need to play the games in order to follow any single one. Each main game picks a new place and era, and Wikipedia's list shows that most change setting from one release to the next. The one reasonable exception is the Renaissance trilogy of Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood and Revelations, which are set in consecutive stretches between 1479 and 1512 and are easiest to follow together.
What is still to come
Ubisoft's Fall 2026 update names two unreleased projects. Codename Invictus, a multiplayer project, had a private Insiders Session with hundreds of players and is being reworked after feedback. Codename Hexe, a darker, witch-themed entry, is making steady progress, with its next major update planned for 2027. Neither has a release date or platform list.
The same update says Ubisoft has no other Assassin's Creed remake actively in development, though it will keep exploring older titles. The franchise turns 20 in 2027, counted from November 13, 2007, and Ubisoft says celebrations will begin then. A Netflix live-action series is nearing the end of production in Rome, with no date announced.
Our take: play the era you like, not the order
Release order is the best default if you want to see how the series evolved: the jump from medieval Jerusalem in 2007 to Egypt, Greece and the Viking age in 2017 to 2020 shows how far the settings travelled. Setting order is the better pick if you want a history tour, but remember that it mixes two decades of design.
The honest advice is that no single order is correct. Pick the era that interests you, play the main game for it, and treat everything else as optional. The 2026 additions, Resynced and Valhalla's New Game Plus, make this a good moment to return to either.
Frequently asked
What are the Assassin's Creed games in order of release?
The main series in release order is Assassin's Creed (2007), II (2009), Brotherhood (2010), Revelations (2011), III (2012), Black Flag (2013), Rogue (2014), Unity (2014), Syndicate (2015), Origins (2017), Odyssey (2018), Valhalla (2020), Mirage (2023) and Shadows (2025). Black Flag Resynced, a remake, followed on July 9, 2026. Dates come from Wikipedia's list and Ubisoft's Fall 2026 update, and Wikipedia gives only years for most titles, so months are partial.
What is the chronological order of the Assassin's Creed games?
By historical setting: Odyssey (431 BCE), Origins (49 BCE), Mirage (861 CE), Valhalla (872 CE), Assassin's Creed (1191), II (1479), Brotherhood (1499), Revelations (1511), Shadows (1579), Black Flag (1715), Rogue (1752), III (1754), Unity (1789) and Syndicate (1868). This order covers the historical settings only, not the modern-day storyline. Settings and years come from Wikipedia's list of the series, and some games span several years, so we have ordered them by the start of each setting.
Do you need to play the Assassin's Creed games in order?
No. Each main game picks a new place and era, and Wikipedia's list shows distinct settings for almost every release. This is our view, not an official rule: pick the era you like. The one sensible exception is the Renaissance trilogy of Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood and Revelations, which are set in consecutive stretches between 1479 and 1512 and are easiest to follow together.
Which Assassin's Creed game should I play first?
There is no official starting point. For a classic structure, Assassin's Creed II or Black Flag Resynced, the July 9, 2026 remake, are reasonable choices. For a large open world, Origins or Odyssey. For a short, single-city game, Mirage is set in Baghdad in 861 CE. These are our recommendations, based on the settings and release dates in Wikipedia's list.
Is there a new Assassin's Creed game coming?
Ubisoft's Fall 2026 update names Codename Invictus, a multiplayer project that is being reworked after a private test, and Codename Hexe, a darker entry whose next major update is planned for 2027. Neither has a release date. Ubisoft also says it has no other Assassin's Creed remake in active development and that it is working on projects it has not announced.
What was the first Assassin's Creed remake?
Black Flag Resynced, released on July 9, 2026 for Windows, Xbox Series X|S and PS5, which Ubisoft calls the franchise's first-ever remake. Its final major update adds New Game Plus and Nightmare Mode, and Ubisoft says that ends its current plans for major additional content, with quality-of-life updates to follow over the coming months. The update does not give sales figures for the remake and describes it only as well received.