"Assassin’s Creed Timeline: 24-Minute Recap"

As the release of *Assassin's Creed Shadows* draws near, IGN has provided fans with an ultimate recap of the franchise's expansive timeline. This comprehensive summary encapsulates all the major plot twists from over a decade of *Assassin's Creed* series games. Despite the series now boasting more than a dozen mainline titles, the entire chronology is neatly condensed into a 24-minute presentation. This concise format makes sense, considering that much of the gameplay focuses on open-world exploration rather than lengthy cinematic sequences.

The timeline kicks off in ancient settings such as Greece, Egypt, and Britain, before journeying into the Holy Land. As the series evolves, the narrative increasingly incorporates events from the modern world, adding layers of complexity to the storyline. With *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, developers are set to strike a new balance between historical and modern gameplay. While future installments are expected to delve deeper into contemporary storylines, specific details are still being kept under wraps.

Scheduled for release on March 20, 2025, *Assassin's Creed Shadows* will be the first entry in the series to explore Japan, offering a fresh setting and introducing new gameplay mechanics. Fans are eagerly anticipating how this new chapter will influence the overarching narrative of the Assassin-Templar conflict.